Eagles vs. Cowboys: The 2025 Kickoff Showdown

The 2025 NFL season is gearing up to be a thrilling one, especially for fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl LIX victory, will start their title defense at home. This is a tradition in the NFL. The defending champs always host the first game of the next season. The Eagles will face off against their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday, September 4, at Lincoln Financial Field. This matchup promises to be intense, as the Eagles have dominated their series against the Cowboys recently. They swept the season series last year, outscoring Dallas 75-13. The Eagles have also won their last three home games against the Cowboys. However, the Cowboys have a strong record on Thursday nights, with a 7-0 winning streak heading into Week 1. The Cowboys, though, have their own storylines to follow. They will be under the guidance of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who took over after the club decided to part ways with former coach Mike McCarthy. Additionally, quarterback Dak Prescott is set to return after missing nine weeks of the regular season due to a hamstring injury. Prescott will also have a new target to throw to, as the Cowboys recently acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles, on the other hand, will be looking to defend their title and repeat as Super Bowl champions. This game sets the stage for a competitive NFC East division. The Eagles had to go through another division rival, the Washington Commanders, in the NFC Championship last season. If the Cowboys can bounce back in 2025, they will add another challenge to the Eagles' path to a potential back-to-back title run. The Eagles will host seven other teams this season, including the Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Denver Broncos. Each of these teams will bring their own unique challenges to the table. The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with plenty of storylines to follow. The Eagles and Cowboys matchup is just the beginning. Fans can expect a competitive and entertaining season ahead. The NFL schedule makers chose from eight teams to be the Eagles' Week 1 opponent. The other clubs that Philly is slated to host this season and just missed out on being there in Week 1 are the Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Denver Broncos. This game will be a great way to kick off the new season and set the tone for what is expected to be a wildly competitive division in the NFC East.