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Five NFL games we can’t wait to watch in the 2025 season

The schedule for the 2025 NFL season has been released. Here are a few games on our must-watch list.

Who will win on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 1?

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles play on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Eagles‘ Lincoln Financial Field in a game on the NFL Week 1 schedule.

What do NFL Week 1 odds say about the Thursday Night Football game? Who are the NFL Week 1 predictions and NFL Week 1 picks taking in the game?

Which team has the best chance to win the game according to NFL Week 1 win probabilities?

Check out The Arizona Republic’s score prediction for the Thursday Night Football game, as well as Eagles vs Cowboys picks, odds and win chances for the Sept. 4 NFL Week 1 game, which can be seen at 5:20 p.m. MST on NBC (stream on Peacock).

NFL Week 1 picks: Cowboys vs Eagles | Chiefs vs Chargers | Buccaneers vs Falcons | Bengals vs Browns | Dolphins vs Colts | Panthers vs Jaguars | Raiders vs Patriots | Cardinals vs Saints | Steelers vs Jets | Giants vs Commanders | Titans vs Broncos | 49ers vs Seahawks | Lions vs Packers | Texans vs Rams | Ravens vs Bills | Vikings vs Bears | The Republic’s score predictions

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Thursday Night Football prediction for Eagles vs Cowboys game

The Arizona Republic is predicting a 24-21 win for the Eagles over the Cowboys in the NFL Week 1 Thursday Night Football game.

Jeremy Cluff writes: “Will the Eagles have a Super Bowl championship hangover in Week 1? Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley will make some big plays late to help Philadelphia open its NFL title defense with a win over its NFC East rival.”

Thursday Night Football picks for Cowboys vs Eagles game

Will the Cowboys or Eagles win the Thursday Night Football game in NFL Week 1?

Bookies.com predicts that the Eagles will cover in the TNF game against the Cowboys.

Sports Betting Dime’s formula predicts a big win for the Eagles over the Cowboys.

Dimers.com predicts a final score of Eagles 25, Cowboys 20.

Fansided is going with a close game, with the Eagles getting a 24-20 win over the Cowboys.

Thursday Night Football win probabilities for Eagles vs Cowboys game

The Eagles have a 66.4% chance to beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, according to ESPN.

The site gives the Cowboys a 33.3% shot at winning the NFL Week 1 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.

Thursday Night Football odds for Cowboys vs Eagles game

The Eagles are a 7-point favorite over the Cowboys in NFL Week 1 odds for the Thursday Night Football game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Philadelphia is -300 on the moneyline, while Dallas is +240.

The over/under (point total) is set at 46 points.

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