It’s NFL Schedule Release Week.
Over the next few days, the league will unveil its schedule for 2025, with a complete release happening on Wednesday, May 14th. Before that, some of the broadcasting partners have already shared their standout games for the upcoming season.
NBC, which airs “Sunday Night Football,” kicked off the week by teaming up with the league to announce that the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Dallas Cowboys to start the season.
There were some intriguing alternatives for the matchup. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders were among the teams Philadelphia faced last season in the NFC Championship Game. The Chicago Bears also seemed like a compelling option, especially given the expectations tied to Ben Johnson’s coaching this year.
And yes, you might notice some high-profile spectators.
Ultimately, the league opted for a classic rivalry from the NFC East to launch the season.
