The 2025 NFL season kicked off Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Dallas Cowboys 24-20. It was a weird game marked by Jalen Carter’s ejection for not keeping his spit to himself and a significant weather delay. Philly came out on top in the first stepping stone to its repeat bid, but did not look impressive in doing so. Could the L.A. Rams capitalize if the Eagles suffer through a Super Bowl hangover?

Keep in mind that this was only the first week, yet there were many things that Philadelphia needs to tighten up as the season progresses.

For one, the defense doesn’t appear anywhere as formidable as it was in last year’s dominant playoff run. The Cowboys scored 20 points in the first half and moved the ball at ease, scoring on four of their first five drives, save f

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