The NFL’s curtain rises September 4, 2025, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the Kickoff Game. On paper, Dallas arrives armed with stars and swagger. But against Philly, that sheen has a habit of vanishing.
Just last year, the Eagles ran up 75 points across two meetings, leaving the Cowboys’ defense exposed and their supposed contender status in question. 34-6 in November and 41-7 in December, both in Philly’s favor. And history won’t let Dallas forget those two games. Because Philly’s been their Kryptonite for a long time now.
Historic beatdowns: When the Eagles turned Cowboys’ dreams into nightmares
Eagles 24 – 0 Cowboys
On September 15, 1991 . Dallas was left scrambling. Now it remains etched in rivalry lore. A 24-0 humiliation where the “NFC’s bes