The defending Super Bowl champions, Philadelphia Eagles, will commence their season against the Dallas Cowboys in the 2025 NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday. Last season, Philadelphia ended with a remarkable 14-3 record, culminating in a dominating 40-22 victory against Kansas City in the Super Bowl. Conversely, Dallas, who recently traded Micah Parsons to the Packers, struggled last year, finishing with a 7-10 record as quarterback Dak Prescott faced a season-ending hamstring injury after only eight games.
The Eagles have bested Dallas in their last three home games and won five of the last six matchups in Philadelphia, though historically, Dallas leads the series 74-58.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, Philadelphia is favored by 8 points, with the over/under set at 47.5 points.
The Eagles are -448 on the money line (risking $448 to win $100) in contrast to Dallas at +347 (risking $100 to win $347).
Player Insights:
Saquon Barkley led the NFL last season with 2,504 rushing yards. In his postseason games, he consistently performed, never rushing for less than 118 yards in three games. In 2024, Jalen Hurts added significant rushing contributions, averaging 42 yards per game during the season.
For the Cowboys, returning star Dak Prescott will hope to redeem his team after a difficult season. The acquisition of receiver George Pickens, who recorded an NFL-leading 18.1 yards per reception in 2023, adds depth to their offense, especially alongside CeeDee Lamb.
Critically, Philadelphia lost cornerback Darius Slay and will rely on a rookie or new player to step up in his place.
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Key Odds:
| Matchup | Odds |
|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Cowboys Spread | Eagles -8 |
| Eagles vs. Cowboys Over/Under | 47.5 points |
| Eagles vs. Cowboys Moneyline | Philadelphia -448, Dallas +347 |
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