Most NFL observers were expecting a blowout victory for the Philadelphia Eagles when they met the Dallas Cowboys in the season opener at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles were celebrating their Super Bowl triumph over the Chiefs and the Cowboys appeared to be shorthanded after trading stud edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Expand Tweet

Despite the expectations, the Cowboys gave the Eagles all they could handle in nationally televised opener before dropping a 24-20 decision at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Cowboys moved the ball well in the first half and scored all their points in the first 30 minutes. The defense played much better in the second half, allowing just three points to the Eagles.

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