The NFL opener between the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys was guaranteed to have celebreties on the field or in the luxury boxes. The biggest celebrity at The Linc was the guest of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Michael Jordan was in The Linc for the opener.

Former Texas stars Moro Ojomo and Andrew Mukuba had memorable NFL openers: Ojomo played a lot because of Jalen Carter's ejection and Mukuba started as a rookie.

SportsLine expert Matthew Severance has revealed his Dallas vs. Philadelphia picks for the 2025 NFL Kickoff Game

NFL referee Shawn Smith explained why he ejected Eagles star Jalen Carter, who spat on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

The Philadelphia Eagles will continue using their controversial tush push play as the 2025 NFL season kicks off in a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

Welcome to "NFL Thoughts," a wide-ranging, in-depth look at some of the top storylines of the 2025 season. With the Eagles set to open up the season -- and their potential defense of their Super Bowl title -- it's time to look into how they can become just the third repeat champions of this millennium.