Jordan Davis anchored the Eagles’ interior, flashing 11-plus plus plays and high-impact run stops while playing around 87% of snaps, a dramatic leap that sparked optimism for Philly’s front end after Jaylen Carter’s early ejection. Davis’ late-night burst and secondary burst showed real conditioning progress and a potential weekly floor as the middle of Philly’s defense stabilizes.

Jihad Campbell and Zach Bond anchored Vic Fangio’s Tampa-2 look, with Sydney Brown and Drew Makuba mixing in dime and nickel roles to keep the middle of the field from becoming a soft spot. On offense, Hurts’ improvisational ground game and Sharpe- Dodson- Smith timing combined with AJ Brown’s health to push the Cowboys out of rhythm, while Rozier-like scrambles kept drives alive and fantasy owners excited about Philly’s ceiling.

Opening night kicks off with a heavyweight clash of narratives: the Eagles try to defend their crown while Fangio reshapes a high-profile secondary. Adoree' Jackson and Sydney Brown anchor the plan, mixing veteran savvy with budding upside, to blunt Dallas’s attack and keep Philadelphia’s offense humming into the early weeks. The conversation also threads in a blockbuster Cowboys trade, big questions about their run game, and a wider NFL tapestry poised for a dramatic start to fantasy seasons.

Week 1’s intrigue extends beyond Philadelphia and Dallas, weaving in Browns-Jaguars draft-night chatter, Ravens’ and Broncos’ roster pivots, and the ongoing drama of championship hangovers across divisions. It sets a fantasy stage where every rook, rotation, and coaching choice can swing value in the opening games, and where savvy managers chase edge from the jump.

PHLY Eagles preview stacks the season’s start with a loaded Eagles squad, highlighting a high-upside passing attack led by Hurts and a Death Lineup of Brown, Smith, and Goddard, plus Cooper DeJean, Sydney Brown, and Makuba triggering a fast, turnover-friendly defense. Landon Dickerson’s return from back/knee concerns adds stability up front as the host trio debuts a more aggressive, shot-downfield pass plan and a play-action feel.

Across the field, Dallas arrives with Dak Prescott and CD Lamb anchoring a weapon-rich but fragile unit. The conversation teases a potential shootout, run-game tweaks, and adjustments to a Cowboys secondary banking on health. Mina Kimes weighs in on the season’s trajectory, while Swooper injects a playful, high-stakes twist to the game-day stakes, shaping fantasy and prop bets alike.

Philadelphia and Dallas collide in Week 1 as injury and depth charts shape fantasy upside. Dickerson’s knee and back status loom over Philly’s interior line, with a decision likely weighing rest versus long-term health. Sydney Brown and Makuba battle for safety, while Adoree' Jackson appears set to start outside, with rotation talk around Jacorian Bennett. On the Cowboys side, Parsons’ impact is scrutinized after the addition of Kenny Clark, George Pickens adds a thematic wrinkle to the offense, and Dak Prescott looms as a prime fantasy anchor. Britain Covey surfaces as a key return option, and the whole show teases early-season wrinkles from Hurts and Barkley for fantasy managers.