Eagles vs. Cowboys to Kick Off 2025 NFL Season in Blockbuster Showdown
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to defend their Super Bowl crown in dramatic fashion, opening the 2025 NFL season on September 4 with a high-stakes rivalry clash against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Monday, this prime-time season opener is set to reignite one of football’s fiercest rivalries. The Eagles dominated Dallas in 2024, sweeping the regular-season series and storming through the playoffs to clinch the title in Super Bowl LIX.
Jalen Hurts returns to lead a powerhouse Philadelphia offense alongside star playmakers Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert. Barkley, fresh off a historic campaign that earned him Offensive Player of the Year honors, rushed for a jaw-dropping 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns — just shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s all-time rushing record.
On defense, the Eagles are bringing back a nightmare-inducing unit that dismantled Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. With studs like Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith Jr., and first-round pick Jihaad Campbell, Philly's defense remains one of the league’s most feared. The team ranked #1 in points allowed and #2 in total defense last season.
But don’t count the Cowboys out.
Dak Prescott is expected to return fully healthy, aiming to lead Dallas back to NFC glory. The Cowboys bolstered their lineup by adding wide receiver George Pickens, running back Javonte Williams, and linebacker Kenneth Murray to the mix. Prescott threw for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns in just eight games before injury derailed his 2024 season.
CeeDee Lamb continues to shine as the team’s top offensive weapon, hauling in 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six scores. Although Dallas has lost three of their last four matchups against Philadelphia, they still lead the all-time series 71-57 — and they'll be hungry to flip the script in 2025.
This opening matchup promises fireworks, star power, and major playoff implications right from Week 1.
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