The Eagles unveiled a Super Bowl banner for the second time in seven years on Thursday night, and it was one of the most eventful evenings to open an NFL season in recent memory.
Thursday’s matchup marked the 133rd meeting between Dallas and Philadelphia, with the road team holding an overwhelming edge in the series. The Cowboys own a 74-59 edge all-time, after the Eagles held on for a 24-20 win without All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Carter was ejected before the first play of the game for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.
Prescott has a 9-5 record against the Eagles in his career, 33-9 against the NFC East following the loss.
With the Eagles on to Week 2 and the Chiefs, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the season opener.
Miles Sanders rekindled the magic
Sanders had one carry in the first half, but helped get Dallas into the red zone with a 49-yard run that brought back memories. After the long run, Sanders had a game-changing fumble with the Cowboys in the red zone. Overall, Sanders finished with four carries for 53 yards.
Miles Sanders breaks free for 49 yards ⛽️
📺: #DALvsPHI on NBC
📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/RmDxAeCG4Mpic.twitter.com/qdJEcXKt8I— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 5, 2025
Jihaad Campbell made plays all night
A three-down linebacker, Campbell made plays against the pass and against the run. Overall, he finished his first NFL start with three tackles and one pass defended.
What a play from Eagles rookie LB Jihaad Campbell to break up the pass
DALvsPHI on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/pUUmzKYxQL— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2025
Byron Young makes his mark
Young spent 2024 with the Eagles, but never saw game action. On Thursday, the defensive tac
A.J. Brown-DeVonta Smith had a quiet night
AJ Brown has 0 games in his career with 0 targets. He’s had at least one in every single regular season and playoff game he’s played.
Cowboys have been in zone coverage for 100% of Hurts dropbacks tonight, per @NextGenStats
Hurts’ 2024 ranks vs man: 9.6 pass yds/att (1st), 128.1 passer rating (2nd)
AJ Brown (shut out tonight so far) had 505 rec yards vs man cov in 2024 (2nd in NFL behind CeeDee Lamb w/ 513)
— Jack Andrade (@RealJackAndrade) September 5, 2025
Eagles offense stalled following rain and, weather delay
Philadelphia was an offensive machine in the first half, but the unit stalled after the weather delay. Late in the fourth quarter, the Eagles offense had run 14 plays for 39 yards since the rain delay. Punt, punt.
Braden Mann was the game’s most outstanding player
The veteran punter had three outstanding kicks late in the fourth quarter and each time he prevented a KaVontae Turpin punt return. In all,
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles vs. Cowboys: Instant analysis of Philadelphia’s 24-20 win
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