The 2025 NFL season kicks off with a high-stakes NFC East showdown as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday morning. The reigning Super Bowl champions look to defend their title, while the Cowboys aim to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign.
NFL Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Friday 5th September, 10.20am (AEST)
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles aim to defend their Super Bowl title with a roster largely intact from the previous season. However, they have made strategic additions to bolster their defense, including linebacker Azeez Ojulari on a one-year deal . The secondary has been reinforced with veteran cornerback Adoree' Jackson, who joins after stints with the Titans and Giants, providing leadership and depth .
Offensively, the Eagles remain a formidable force, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, who surpassed 2,000 rushing yards last season. The offensive line remains one of the best in the league, providing a solid foundation for their high-powered offense.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys enter the season with significant roster changes. The most notable is the trade of star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, a move that has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike . In his place, the Cowboys have bolstered their defense with nose tackle Kenny Clark, acquired in the Parsons trade, and cornerback Kaiir Elam, who was brought in via trade from Buffalo .
Offensively, Dallas has revamped its receiving corps with the addition of wide receiver George Pickens, expected to complement CeeDee Lamb and provide a vertical threat to the passing game . The running back position is also under scrutiny, with Javonte Williams stepping in as the new RB1 after missing the entire preseason. The offensive line has been restructured, highlighted by the debut of rookie guard Tyler Booker, who replaces longtime starter Zack Martin
Prediction
The Eagles enter this matchup as favorites, with a strong roster and the advantage of home-field support but 8.5 is a hefty line in Week 1 with so many unknowns.
Season openers are notoriously unpredictable, especially in a divisional matchup. Even though the Eagles are defending champs, they’ve had a largely quiet offseason. I think the Cowboys can cover this line.
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Think with some issues at running back for the Cowboys and the addition of a solid second receiving option in George Pickens, the Cowboys should be airing it out at a high frequency this season. Like the odds of this Cowboys passing game related SGM.
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