PHILADELPHIA — The wait was brimming over with suspense, anticipation and headlines ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' season opener against the Eagles in Philadelphia, who, unless you missed it, are also the defending Super Bowl champions, making the early and initial test of America's Team a daunting one.

The six days leading into the NFC East barfight was dominated by the decision to trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, creating a vacuum at the defensive end position — with several players looking to step into and make a name for themselves.

It's a trade that seemingly upgraded the run defense, but Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts were prepped to test that theory in a major way on Thursday Night Football, while the return of All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs arrived with perfect timin

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