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The air smells like fresh turf and the crackle of tailgate grills — that can only mean one thing: the NFL is back. Each September brings the league’s most optimistic moment, when all 32 franchises start even and fan bases everywhere believe this could be the year. Before the records take shape and reality sets in, hope fuels every roster, every sideline, and every stadium.That hope turns into action on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, when the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC). It’s the first game of the season and a prime-time showdown between two historic rivals — a stage built for drama.
NFL season opener 2025: when, where, and who takes the field
The spotlight will shine brightest on Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts and his “high-flying Eagles,” a team bringing back much of the same core that powered last year’s title run.
On the opposite sideline, Dak Prescott returns from injury to lead a revamped Cowboys offense featuring CeeDee Lamb and new addition George Pickens. The game also marks the debut of Brian Schottenheimer as Dallas’ head coach, adding one more layer of intrigue.“The NFC East is always a battlefield,” one league analyst said earlier this summer, “but with Dallas retooled and Philadelphia defending its crown, this opener feels like the first punch in a season-long fight.”
It’s been months since Eagles fans last filled Lincoln Financial Field, back in January’s NFC Championship Game. The return promises to be loud, emotional, and decisive in setting the tone for the division.https://x.com/qwiket_nfl/status/1960384501970035079
NFL Week 1 schedule 2025
Here’s the full opening slate of games — when, where, and who will take the field:
- Thursday, Sept. 4
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
- Friday, Sept. 5
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (São Paulo, Brazil – Corinthians Arena) | 8:15 p.m. ET on YouTube
- Sunday, Sept. 7
- Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots | 1 p.m. ET on CBS
- Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets | 1 p.m. ET on CBS
- Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts | 1 p.m. ET on CBS
- Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints | 1 p.m. ET on CBS
- New York Giants at Washington Commanders | 1 p.m. ET on FOX
- Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET on FOX
- Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns | 1 p.m. ET on FOX
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | 1 p.m. ET on FOX
- Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos | 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX
- San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX
- Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers | 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX
- Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams | 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
- Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
- Monday, Sept. 8
- Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears | 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC
The 2025 NFL season will stretch across months of rivalries, surprises, and heartbreak, but Week 1 is about something bigger: possibility. From Philadelphia’s opening clash with Dallas to the global stage in Brazil, every matchup carries the weight of a new beginning. Soon, the standings will separate contenders from pretenders — but for now, every team still has a shot.Also Read: There are a few I can’t tell”: Andy Reid hints at wild wedding stories about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
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