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NFL Season Kicks Off This Week With Eagles–Cowboys and a São Paulo Showcase

New rules plus a record slate of overseas games frame a campaign defined by quarterback moves, with Philadelphia returning a title‑winning core.

Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on from the sidelines against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Kansas City Chiefs' tight end #87 Travis Kelce stands with teammates on the field during Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Week 1 opens Thursday with Dallas at Philadelphia, followed Friday by Kansas City vs. the Chargers in São Paulo, with Ravens–Bills on Sunday night and Vikings–Bears on Monday.
  • The Eagles begin their title defense with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown back after last season’s Super Bowl win over Kansas City.
  • Quarterback relocations headline the reset as Aaron Rodgers debuts for the Steelers against the Jets and the Giants start Russell Wilson in Week 1 with rookie Jaxson Dart developing behind him.
  • The NFL will stage a record seven regular‑season international games, including first‑ever stops in Ireland and Spain in addition to London, Berlin and the opener in Brazil.
  • Rules and technology updates include a dynamic kickoff, touchbacks to the 35‑yard line, revised regular‑season overtime with both teams getting the ball, expanded replay support and Hawk‑Eye first‑down measurements, while the ‘tush push’ remains legal.