Mon Sep 01 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Cowboys, Eagles Set to Kick Off 2025 NFL Season in Philly
**Philadelphia, PA** – The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will launch the 2025 NFL regular season on Thursday night in Philadelphia, with a highly anticipated matchup filled with compelling storylines on both sides.
For the Eagles, the night promises to be a celebration. They will receive their Super Bowl rings and raise another championship banner in front of their archrivals. History favors the defending champs in Week 1, with a 21-4 record over the last 25 years, however Cowboys also responsible for one of those defeats (2012 – Giants).
The Cowboys defense faces a daunting task in containing Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for a combined 233 yards against them last season. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, fresh off an MVP season, boasts a plethora of offensive weapons, including receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, as well as new addition John Metchie. While the Eagles secondary has seen some turnover, their strong pass rush upfront is expected to mitigate any potential weaknesses. Guard Landon Dickerson’s injury status remains a concern.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys are dealing with the fallout from the offseason trade that sent defensive star Micah Parsons to the Packers. The team will need to prove it still possesses sufficient pass-rushing depth. This game marks the debut of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who’s success will be judged by wins and losses.
Quarterback Dak Prescott returns to face the Eagles for the first time since 2023, armed with a revamped receiving corps featuring CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and KaVontae Turpin. The Cowboys’ offensive line faces uncertainty with Tyler Guyton’s knee injury, and Trevon Diggs is working to return from his knee injury and has a 75-80 percent chance of playing.
The game promises to be a hard-fought contest as both teams try to start their season with a victory.
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