The Philadelphia Eagles kick off the 2025 NFL season with a Week 1 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field.
The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles return with big expectations, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, with Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, and first-round pick Jihaad Campbell anchoring the defense.
Philadelphia also welcomes back Landon Dickerson, who practiced fully this week after dealing with knee and back issues.
For the Cowboys, it’s a new era under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who hopes for a healthy year from QB Dak Prescott.
The Dallas defensive front faces life without Micah Parsons, who departed in free agency. Sam Williams and Dante Fowler Jr. are tasked with filling the void, while the secondary gets a boost with Trevon Diggs back from injury to pair with DaRon Bland. They’ll have their hands full with this dynamic Eagles offense.
4 Things to Watch
Eagles’ O-Line Stability
Dickerson’s return is critical for an offense built around Hurts and Barkley.
Cowboys’ Pass Rush Without Parsons
Williams, Fowler, and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku must generate pressure against Philadelphia’s strong front.
Hurts vs. Cowboys Secondary
Hurts faces a reinforced Dallas secondary. Can Diggs and Bland slow down A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith?
Coaching Transition
Schottenheimer’s debut will reveal whether Dallas’ offense and defense can adjust to his new schemes.
Prediction
Expect the Eagles to control the game behind Hurts’ steady command of the offense, with Barkley surpassing 100 rushing yards. Prescott will keep Dallas competitive, but the Cowboys’ defense lacks answers without Parsons.
Final Score: Eagles 27, Cowboys 21
Injury Report
Dallas Cowboys
DT Perrion Winfrey — Out
Philadelphia Eagles
QB Tanner McKee — Out
How to Watch Cowboys vs. Eagles
Kickoff for tonight’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles is set for 8:20 PM Eastern at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.
The opener will be broadcast nationally on NBC and streams live on the NBC app and website, as well as Peacock.
Looking to watch the game for free? Tune in on your local NBC affiliate with an antenna, or at no extra cost through most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
For the cord-cutters out there without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 8:20 PM Eastern
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
TV: NBC (National)
Streaming: NBC app and website, Peacock
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