New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Philadelphia Eagles, reigning champions of the Super Bowl, are set to begin their 2025 NFL season with a thrilling Thursday night showdown against their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.

This high-stakes season opener at Lincoln Financial Field will mark the sixth consecutive year that the reigning Super Bowl champions host the NFL Kickoff Game. With a 3-2 record for the hosts in the last five kickoff games, the Eagles aim to start their title defense strong against a Cowboys team looking to rebound from a 7-10 season in 2024 that saw them miss the playoffs. This matchup will set the stage for the five-month journey to Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry is ...