The NFL regular season opens on Thursday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. It's the beginning of a 272-game slate — 17 contests for all 32 teams — including seven games that will be played in international venues. All of it leads to the playoffs and Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.

When does the NFL season start? The Eagles and Cowboys play on Thursday before the first international game of the season on Friday between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After that, a full slate of games is set for Sunday, Sept. 7. Among the intriguing matchups: Pittsburgh's 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes the field for the Steelers against the New York Jets while the Baltimore Ravens t

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