When Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys found out that they’d open the 2025 season in Philly against the reigning champions, Dak Prescott didn’t flinch. The quarterback said that he’s “ Excited to start this thing off against the defending Super Bowl champions .” And you could tell, he meant it. A chance to spoil the party, set the tone, and take a shot at the champs? Dak’s all in, and so is Dallas.
Prescott getting excited to play the Eagles made sense. But there’s a catch. The last time Dak opened against the defending champs, it didn’t end great. Remember 2021 vs. the Bucs?. Nail-biting thriller. The Cowboys lost 31-29. And to make it worse, Dak got injured, and four games were gone. And now, with his hamstring still being carefully managed, it’s déjà vu.
He’s excited,