Liufau's limited opening shows he is earning more trust in Dallas' defense, with coach Brian Schottenheimer noting he deserves more playing time after studying film. Dallas' run-fit defense improved in the second half despite an early Eagles edge, as Sanborn, Murray and Clark settled in, while Liufau's special-teams impact adds another dimension. Mazi Smith watched from a healthy scratch, underscoring tough depth decisions as the unit evolves.