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Lots of questions and it's almost time for the answers. But our staff writers give their predictions for Thursday's game in Philly.

There can be no better way to kick off the 2025 NFL season to watch the Cowboys travel to take on the defending champion Eagles — a clash drenched in headlines.

Don't sleep on the Cowboys because, as Mickey Spagnola points out, Dak is indeed back.

Here are a few players to keep an eye on when the Cowboys and Eagles take the field Thursday night. 

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

The 2025 season is upon is, which means the return of "Here We Goooo," a weekly deep dive into some of the key matchups and battles that'll determine each Cowboys game. 

Hey guys, I live right in the heart of Eagles country. Everyone here seems to think Jalen Hurts is a great quarterback, but I'm always defending Dak Prescott as the better QB. Hurts is more of a running back who happens to play quarterback. His passing skills are nowhere near Prescott's. Your thoughts? 

Con el inicio de temporada en Philadelphia, los Cowboys buscan dar un golpe de autoridad ante los campeones defensores en horario estelar. Estas son las cinco claves del juego frente a los Eagles.

El fullback Hunter Luepke y los ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú acordaron una extensión de dos años, asegurando la continuidad del versátil jugador en el backfield tras el canje de Micah Parsons y la renovación de DaRon Bland.

Having successfully extended DaRon Bland following the Micah Parsons trade, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú also secured their versatile fullback, Hunter Luepke, for the next several seasons.

Here are 10 more notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Thursday's 7:20pm CT kickoff on NBC.

The addition of Kenny Clark, not only bolsters a defensive line group in need of some depth, but also brings yet a third player from UCLA, a rarity for one school at one position.

When Tyler Booker takes the field against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, all eyes will be on the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú' first-round pick when he locks horns with Jalen Carter.

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season and offseason.  

Leadership shows itself in many ways, and the Micah Parsons trade by the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú will immediately reveal what that looks like from veterans Dante Fowler and Sam Williams.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb talked about Micah Parsons' departure, their close relationship, how Parsons' return to Dallas in Week 4 will be "weird" and "conflicting" and the team's opening matchup against the Eagles on Thursday night. 

Mickey Spagnola reflects on the extraordinary 84-year life of Cowboys legend Lee Roy Jordan, highlighting his historic career, personal stories, and the remarkable moments that defined his journey from small-town Alabama to football greatness.

No single pass rusher on the Cowboys is seemingly going to provide the same production as Micah Parsons. But with that being said, do you think his production can be replaced in the aggregate by this current group of pass rushers?

In one of the biggest trades of the NFL offseason, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú acquired George Pickens via trade, and all of the anticipation comes to a head when he faces the Eagles in Week 1.

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs spoke for the first time about Micah Parsons' trade to the Packers, and says there's a "75-80" percent chance he plays on Thursday night against the Eagles. 

The wait is almost over. It's been a wild offseason for the Cowboys, including one of the biggest trades in team history just this week. That's just one storyline but there have been plenty of others as the Cowboys get ready to face the defending champions in Philly.

Mickey Spagnola writes that despite trading away Micah Parsons, the Cowboys' locker room remains energized and focused on their season-opening showdown with the defending champion Eagles, with no signs of gloom or regret.

It's not often fifth-round picks get big pay days after their first three years in the league. DaRon Bland is a different story, and now he wants to go prove he's worth every penny. 

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was surprised that the team traded All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons last Thursday. That said, he saw some writing on the wall because of how the negotiations transpired between both sides, and is ready to move on.

Brian Schottenheimer has made many changes - both on and off the field since taking over as head coach. Another was introduced Sunday as he announced his approach to team captains of the upcoming season. 

When the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú came to terms with DaRon Bland to a sizable contract extension ahead of the 2025 season, they created plenty of positive gains.

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season and offseason.  

DaRon Bland becomes the latest player to earn a massive contract extension from the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú, and Brian Schottenheimer is all smiles, to say the least.

El esquinero DaRon Bland firma extensión de cuatro años con Dallas, asegurando su lugar en la secundaria hasta 2029 y convirtiéndose en uno de los mejores pagados de la NFL.

The Cowboys have signed All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland to a four-year, $92 million extension. 

With Micah Parsons gone, the Cowboys are looking for their next game-changing pass rusher. Could it be rookie second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku?

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú Ring of Honor member Lee Roy Jordan, a legendary leader of the Doomsday Defense and five-time Pro Bowler who spent his entire 14-year career in Dallas, has passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of toughness, integrity, and community service.

Kenny Clark was acquired in the Micah Parsons trade only six days before the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú visit the Philadelphia Eagles, but expect him to suit up.

For the first time since being traded to the Packers, and in weeks, Micah Parsons broke his silence about events that led to his Cowboys' divorce.

In his Friday column, Mickey Spagnola writes the Cowboys decision to trade Micah Parsons was theirs, and theirs alone.

Following the Cowboys' "unanimous" decision to trade Micah Parsons, Brian Schottenheimer and his team's goals haven't changed, and "the standard is the standard."

Micah Parsons' impact on the young Cowboys' pass rushers won't end with the trade, as Donovan Ezeiruaku and Marshawn Kneeland noted — knowing what it all means for them going forward.

Newest Cowboys defensive tackle Kenny Clark was initially shocked by his trade to Dallas, but is excited and says the team is "going to get a dawg."

En uno de los movimientos más impactantes en la historia reciente de los Cowboys, la directiva dio un giro inesperado con Micah Parsons, y Jerry Jones explicó por qué... y lo hizo con lujo de detalle.

I know people are hating this trade of Micah Parsons to the Packers, and I get it. However, I'm fine with it. You can't pay everyone generational money and still field a full team. This is an offensive-driven league, and sometimes you need to take a step back in order to move forward. Your thoughts? 

All summer long we heard the Cowboys had no interest of trading Micah Parsons. Yet, just like that, Parsons is now a Green Bay Packer. How did we get here?

In one of the most stunning moves in recent Cowboys' history, the front office pulled a hard pivot on Micah Parsons, and Jerry Jones explained why, and in great detail.

The fallout from the decision to trade Micah Parsons is chock full of both answers and more questions for the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú, and it's time to see where things stand now. 

With one week until the Cowboys' kickoff the 2025 season, Micah Parsons remains without a contract extension. Here's a timeline of the last 18 months of what's occurred between the Cowboys and Parsons. 

Una parte clave del canje por Micah Parsons es la incorporación del tackle defensivo veterano Kenny Clark, tres veces seleccionado al Pro Bowl.

En uno de los movimientos más sorprendentes en la historia de la NFL, los Cowboys han canjeado al pass rusher All-Pro Micah Parsons a los Green Bay Packers.

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú have traded All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. 

A big part of the trade for Micah Parsons is the addition of veteran DT Kenny Clark, a three-time Pro Bowler. 

Hoping to add another former HBCU star to the roster, the Cowboys are looking to reunite with a 2023 training camp standout — Isaiah Land. 

Jaydon Blue is excited for his shiny new jersey number, and he's not the only player the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú are pulling a jersey swap for going into the 2025 season. 

It's been roughly 30 days since Tyler Guyton suffered his knee injury in Cowboys' training camp, but he's already back at practice ahead of Week 1 — doing individual work. 

The roster cuts turned into a rollercoaster of feelings for not only Perrion Winfrey, but also for Brian Schottenheimer and Will McClay — the three sharing a teary-eyed moment.

Are there any under-the-radar players on the roster now who you see carving out a role for themselves? Not necessarily big numbers but someone who cements himself as a guy who needs to get on the field. 

With the 53-man roster having mostly taken shape, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú circled back to build their 2025 practice squad with names like Traeshon Holden, Will Grier and more.

In his weekly Mick Shots, Mickey Spagnola first breaks down the Micah Parsons situation. Plus, making "cents" of keeping Mazi Smith, additional roster churning, an emotional welcome to the team and more!

Trikweze Bridges and Reddy Steward are two young defensive backs claimed via waivers by the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú as the team works to finalize their roster and depth chart for Week 1.

Micah Parsons generated additional headlines during the Cowboys' preseason finale, and Brian Schottenheimer sat down with the All-Pro for a long, productive conversation.

The Cowboys are getting ready for their "second draft," which includes browsing the waiver wire and free agents following league-wide cuts ahead of formulating their final 53-man roster. 

Last year during OTAs, minicamp and training camp, the coaches kept praising how everyone was buying into coordinator Mike Zimmer's defensive philosophy. Based on the defense's performance early in the season and Zimmer himself admitting he should have done things differently, how does Matt Eberflus and his staff prevent a repeat of the slow start everyone suffered through last year? 

Following the Cowboys' cuts on Tuesday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed several elements of the team's initial 53-man roster including Mazi Smith, the running back room and more. 

Los ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú redujeron su lista a 53 jugadores para 2025, mostrando su tabla de profundidad inicial mientras inicia la cuenta regresiva para la nueva temporada.

With the NFL deadline for teams to trim down their roster to only 53 players now passed, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú get their first look at their initial depth chart for 2025.

Los ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú han reducido su plantilla para la temporada 2025 a 53 jugadores antes de la fecha límite de la NFL, dejando fuera a Deuce Vaughn y otros nombres destacados para hacer espacio en el roster.

Having struck a cutdown day trade with the Saints, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú will send Asim Richards to New Orleans and a familiar face in Kellen Moore.

Activating Trevon Diggs off the PUP list is indeed great, writes Mickey Spagnola, because although he might not be ready for Week 1 against the Eagles, the Cowboys now have a better idea of what the cornerback position will look like on the roster.

When the Cowboys make their cuts, what position-group castoffs do you see other teams grabbing and therefore Dallas won't be able to bring them back to the practice squad? Example: The tight end group looks pretty deep, and we know they can't keep that many.

There wasn't much to write home about as it relates to the Cowboys' preseason offense, but Dak Prescott says the vanilla design is about to give way to lots of other flavors.

On Monday, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs talked about returning to the practice field for the first time since last season. He cleared the air about his relationship with the team's training staff, and is aiming to return for Week 1 against Philadelphia but still wants to see how he feels in practice. 

Micah Parsons' standoff with the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú continues and, as the season opener against the Eagles approaches, Trevon Diggs sheds light on the All-Pro pass rusher's current mindset. 

After injuries have troubled the Cowboys dating back to last year, some positive signs showed on the practice field Monday with CB Trevon Diggs and OT Tyler Guyton being among those returning to practice. 

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÏÂÔØÈë¿Ú have reduced their 2025 roster to 53 players ahead of the NFL deadline, with Deuce Vaughn and other notable names having been cut to make room.

The final preseason edition of Zero to 100 takes an in-depth look at some of the key numbers behind the Cowboys' 31-13 win over the Falcons on Friday. 

With the Cowboys preseason in the books, Brian Schottenheimer pointed out seven players that stood out to him in Friday night's 31-13 win over the Falcons. 

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has passed his physical and moved to the team's active roster, giving him a chance to play Week 1 against the Eagles. 

It wasn't a perfect debut for Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue, but he proved that he could handle more than just being a speed/scat back at the NFL level and even contribute on special teams. 

Jerry Jones reveló detalles de las negociaciones con Parsons, mientras el jugador responde con mensajes y gestos que generan dudas. Aún sin un nuevo acuerdo, su presencia en el inicio de temporada sigue en el aire.

Joe Milton dio un paso adelante y los novatos se lucieron con jugadas clave en la victoria ante los Falcons. Un cierre positivo para Dallas rumbo al inicio de temporada. Aquí el resumen completo del partido.

Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons hasn't been saying much, but is still making statements on his stance as he continues to go through a contract extension standoff with the team with less than two weeks to go before Week 1. 

The Cowboys ended the preseason on a high note with a 31-13 win over the Falcons. Now, Dallas is solely focused on their upcoming trip to Philadelphia to open the regular season. 

With the preseason now complete, the Cowboys are getting closer to cutting down the roster. Here's a handful of players who seemed to lock in a roster spot based off Friday's game.