Honestly, I think this is a good spot for us. If we lose, it’s against the defending Super Bowl champions on the road—it’s expected, and we can build from there. If we win, the hype train really takes off.
What I mainly want to see is Dallas being competitive—not a doormat. The biggest matchup for me is their defensive line versus our offensive line in pass protection. It looks like Guyton will be starting (I wonder how short his leash will be). The good news is Philly doesn’t really have a premier edge rusher anymore. They lost Sweat, who led them with only 8 sacks last year, and Williams as well. Their interior is strong, but that’s supposed to be the strength of our O-line too. That battle in the trenches will tell a lot.
Second, I’ll be watching their secondary against our passing attack. They lost Slay, Rogers, and CGJ—all big contributors. Meanwhile, we’ve got one of the best receiving corps in the league, and Dak has historically played well against Philly’s defense. That could lead to some fireworks.
Where I’m most concerned is the run game—both ours and theirs. If we get one-dimensional, it’s going to be a long day. And if they can run at will, the time-of-possession battle will tilt heavily in their favor, which means our offense won’t get enough chances to keep up.
