NFL Schedule 2025: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott to face Eagles, Jalen Hurts in Week 1 with milestone on the line

The 2025 NFL schedule will kick off with a marquee NFC East showdown, as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Dak Prescott is looking forward to facing Jalen Hurts, with a personal milestone on the line.

Few rivalries generate as much attention as Cowboys vs. Eagles. Since joining the NFC East in 1960, the teams have faced each other at least twice each season. Dallas holds the edge in the all-time series with a 74–58 record, including both regular season and playoff games.

This year, the rivalry adds another layer of intrigue. For the first time in recent memory, the two teams will square off in Week 1. The Eagles come into the matchup as reigning NFC champions, while the Cowboys are aiming to bounce back after a disappointing season.

In addition to the high stakes for both teams, Prescott has a chance to climb the record books. If he throws for more than 115 yards, he will surpass Tony Romo for second-most passing yards in the history of the rivalry. Romo finished with 3,513 yards in 19 games against Philadelphia.

Eagles aim to start season strong

This matchup is always one of the most anticipated games on the regular season calendar, as fans of both the Cowboys and Eagles circle it the moment the schedule is released. Now, in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, the longtime rivals will clash to set the tone for what promises to be another heated campaign.

This year, however, things are different. The Eagles enter the season as the reigning Super Bowl champions, and with stars like Hurts and Saquon Barkley leading the charge, the Cowboys will face a serious challenge. For Philadelphia, this game could serve as an early statement of intent as they begin their title defense.

Cowboys rely on offseason additions to help Prescott

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is eager to see how the team’s offseason moves pay off as they look to bounce back from last year’s disappointing finish. Dallas hopes its new roster pieces will help the team not only return to the playoffs but also contend for the NFC Championship and a shot at Super Bowl LX.

Prescott could find new chemistry with wide receiver George Pickens and running back Miles Sanders, two players expected to play key roles in the team’s resurgence. The Eagles-Cowboys showdown is scheduled for September 4, 2025, in what could be a season-defining opener.