The NFL curtain-raiser has been set, with the Philadelphia Eagles welcoming the Dallas Cowboys to their nest at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, commencing the 2025 season's festivities. Confirming this much-anticipated matchup, The Washington Post reports that the face-off is set for 8:20 p.m. Eastern and will be aired on NBC and Peacock.
The Eagles are carrying the Super Bowl champions' mantle into this Thursday night affair, a tradition that has the reigning champs kick off the following season. According to NBC Sports' Mike Tirico as announced on TODAY – and covered by NBC Philadelphia – fans are set to witness an "INCREDIBLE NFL Kickoff showdown" as summer wanes. The backdrop is made more intense by the Eagles’ previous season dominance over the Cowboys.
A look back at the 2024 season showcases the Eagles’ prowess as they commandeered two games against the Cowboys with a combined score of 75-13. With the Eagles aiming to repeat history and secure consecutive NFC East titles for the first time since the early 2000s, the opener carries significant weight. The information, encapsulated by the team’s official website, chronicles their previous sweep, culminating in a 41-7 Week 17 clincher that earned them the title.
On the other sideline, the Dallas Cowboys, with a middling 7-10 finish last season, look to reinvent themselves under the guidance of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Per PhiladelphiaEagles.com, the Cowboys, with their sights set on a more fruitful season, have added firepower by acquiring receiver George Pickens. The move bolsters their offensive line-up, which includes the four-time Pro Bowler, CeeDee Lamb.
