Eagles vs. Cowboys: The NFC East Classic Opens the 2025 Season
The 2025 NFL season kicks off with a clash of titans on Thursday night. The current Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, will host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. This matchup between NFC East rivals marks the first time since 2000 that they’ve faced off in the season opener. Back then, the Eagles dominated the Cowboys with a resounding victory. According to the betting odds, Philadelphia starts as the favorite by 8.5 points, the largest difference for a defending champion in a season-opening game since Tampa Bay achieved it in 2021. Jalen Hurts will lead the Eagles’ offense, looking to continue the success of the previous season.However, recent history favors Dallas.
Despite Philadelphia sweeping the series last season, Dak Prescott, who missed both games, has a 4-1 record against the Eagles since 2021, with 16 touchdown passes and only one interception in that period. Will the Cowboys be able to spoil the party at the champions’ home, or will the Eagles begin their attempt to repeat the title with another shocking victory? Stay with us for live updates, highlights, and the most important events of the NFL season opener.
