The Eagles could not have asked for a better opening-night opponent than the one they got. They’ll face the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sept. 4, which is enough to make you think that perhaps there was some kind of handshake deal between the NFL and the Eagles that granted them such a favorable matchup.

The Eagles’ All-Pro defensive tackle has a great first step, which allows him to sneak past offensive linemen before getting contacted. His initial quickness could give him a significant edge over Booker, who tested poorly and struggles with in-game athleticism.

Dallas opens up their season against the defensive champion Eagles on Thursday night. Wideout George Pickens may have sent message to Steelers.

The Dallas Cowboys wanted to send a message this week with the notice that they had just as much talent as the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champions have been a model of consistency in recent years, and the Cowboys have been sick of it.

The Eagles-Commanders game will be first followed by Packers-Bears as both games will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20 (times have not been announced). The NFL did play on a Saturday in Week 16 last year,