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Eagles Open 2025 With Banner Night in Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles will raise their Super Bowl LIX banner Thursday night, but all attention is on what happens after the fireworks.
Their opponent? A restructured Dallas Cowboys squad surrounded by offseason noise, starting with a blockbuster trade that shocked fans and rattled locker rooms across the league.
For Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, there’s no time for nostalgia or trophy talk.
“We’re not talking anything about a title or anything. We’re talking about the Dallas Cowboys,” Sirianni said this week. “How do we win this game and improve every week? That’s our focus.”
All Eyes on the Cowboys’ Offseason Shake-Up
Just a week before kickoff, Dallas shipped All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Kenny Clark and two future first-round picks. Owner Jerry Jones compared the move to the famed Herschel Walker trade — another franchise-altering deal.
Still, fans and analysts questioned the timing and logic of letting go of a generational defensive talent entering his prime.
“I’m not going to say we’re better,” admitted quarterback Dak Prescott. “We’ve got to prove it. Even if Parsons was here, we’d still have to prove it.”
Defensive Uncertainty Looms
Last season, the Cowboys gave up 27.5 points per game — second-worst in the league. The defense now leans on veteran DT Kenny Clark, rookie DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, and journeymen Dante Fowler Jr. and Solomon Thomas.
They’ll play under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who takes the reins after years as an offensive coordinator. Despite the shake-up, Schottenheimer insists expectations haven’t changed.
“The standard is the standard,” he said. “Nothing’s changed.”
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Cowboys Offense Faces Pressure
Dallas did try to reload on offense, adding George Pickens to line up opposite CeeDee Lamb. But the backfield is a puzzle. With Rico Dowdle gone after a 1,000-yard campaign, the Cowboys will rotate Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue.
It’s a lot of change for an offense that already lacked identity — and now needs to execute under a first-time head coach in one of the NFL’s toughest environments.
Familiar Faces, Familiar Formula in Philly
The Eagles look nearly identical to the group that routed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts, now a champion, will again lead the charge. His 2024 stat line — 2,903 passing yards, 18 TDs, 14 rushing TDs — doesn’t jump off the page, but his situational execution and physical toughness remain elite. And yes, the controversial “tush push” play is still legal after offseason rule changes were voted down.
Saquon Barkley returns following his historic 2,000-yard season, aiming to become just the second player ever to do it twice. Wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith remain one of the NFL’s most dangerous duos, and the defense still runs deep with former Georgia Bulldogs at nearly every level.
“We both love hard work and have grit,” Hurts said about his growing connection with Sirianni.
Injury Watch Ahead of Kickoff
The Eagles may be without guard Landon Dickerson (back), who missed Monday’s practice. LB Joshua Uche and rookie S Andrew Mukuba were limited.
For Dallas, DT Perrion Winfrey (back) missed practice, but CB Trevon Diggs and LT Tyler Guyton were full participants despite knee issues.
Betting Preview & Odds Insight
Week 1 offers bettors a marquee matchup out of the gate. You can follow up-to-date spreads and totals via:
While Philly opens as a favorite at home, this matchup features enough unknowns — a new Cowboys coach, a massive defensive turnover, and the unpredictable nature of Week 1 — to intrigue sharp bettors and casual fans alike.
