Dallas Cowboys Week 1 Best Bets - NFL Betting Lines
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2025 NFL betting season looking to shake off a disappointing 7–10 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs and fall well-short of expectations from oddsmakers and fans alike. Despite elite individual efforts from stars like CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons, the team lacked consistency and finished the year 7–9–1 against the spread. Totals bettors found more success backing the over, which hit in 11 of 17 contests thanks to a leaky defense and an offense that flashed but rarely sustained drives.
Oddsmakers have cooled on Dallas heading into the new year. The Cowboys opened 33-1 to win the Super Bowl and have since drifted to +4386. Their NFC Championship odds did however move from +2500 to +2136, while their NFC East title hopes improved modestly from +700 to +670. These odds suggest the market sees bounce-back potential but stops short of buying into a full turnaround that finds Jerry Jones’ squad in the mix for another Super Bowl title. For Cowboys fans wagering on the NFL using crypto, BookMaker Sportsbook now supports Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals, making it easier than ever to back Dallas all season long.
Eagles vs. Cowboys Week 1 Betting Lines
Spread: Eagles -7
Total: 46
Money Line: Eagles -302, Cowboys +246
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Dallas Cowboys Week 1 Matchup
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys will visit the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC. The Cowboys opened as 7-point underdogs but have since tightened to +6.5 at reduced juice. The total has also ticked down slightly, moving from 47 to 46.5 with heavier vig still attached to the low side of the number.
Dallas has dropped five of its last six matchups to the Eagles both straight up and against the spread in the City of Brotherly Love, underscoring how far the balance of power has shifted in the NFC East. The Cowboys are 6–4 in their last 10 road games, but underwhelming play in divisional road spots has been a recurring issue. Their ability to stay competitive in this matchup likely hinges on how well the offensive line handles Philadelphia’s relentless front seven. If Dak Prescott has time to operate, he’ll look to exploit matchups with Lamb, newcomer George Pickens, and tight end Jake Ferguson, especially on early downs.
On defense, it’s all about slowing down Jalen Hurts. Micah Parsons will be tasked with disrupting the Eagles' run-pass option game, while Da’Ron Bland and the injury-riddled back seven will need to maintain tight coverage against Philly’s vertical threats. The new coaching staff has emphasized reducing mental errors and penalties, two areas that crushed Dallas last season in close games. Any momentum-swinging turnovers or busted assignments will be punished quickly by a team as balanced as the Eagles.
This is a prove-it spot for Brian Schottenheimer and his new team. Dallas was swept by Philadelphia last year, and while early in the season, this game represents more than just one divisional tilt. It’s a litmus test for whether the Cowboys are ready to reassert themselves in the NFC East and get back in the mix.
Dallas Cowboys 2024-25 Recap
The Cowboys finished the 2024–25 season 7–10 straight up and failed to qualify for the postseason, snapping a three-year streak. Their 7–9–1 record versus the NFL odds reflected that up-and-down performance, while totals bettors saw the over cash in 11 of their 17 games. Dallas often found itself in shootouts, driven by a defense that couldn’t consistently generate pressure or force stops on third down.
Dak Prescott was effective in stretches before succumbing to a season-ending injury, but offensive execution was inconsistent behind an aging and injury-prone offensive line. The rushing attack lacked explosiveness, and situational play calling drew heavy criticism. Still, Lamb continued his ascent as one of the league’s premier wideouts, and Ferguson remained a reliable safety valve when healthy.
Defensively, Parsons remained the heart of the unit, but he lacked help along the interior and in coverage. Dallas addressed some of those issues in the offseason, though the core remains largely intact. The front office is betting that continuity, paired with internal development, can deliver more favorable results in 2025.
Week 1 provides an immediate opportunity to start rewriting the narrative. The Eagles are the measuring stick in the NFC East, and a primetime road win would signal that Dallas isn’t just treading water — it’s ready to contend again.
2025 Dallas Cowboys Schedule, Results & Record
Dallas was more active in free agency in 2025, which is a low bar to clear since they spent the least amount of money in the entire league last offseason, $20.47 million. Their activity resulted in the additions of one-year stopgaps and depth chart fillers instead of impact contributors, save for perhaps edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., who led the Washington Commanders with 10.5 sacks last season. The Cowboys also lost crucial pieces in slot corner Jourdan Lewis, edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, and running back Rico Dowdle in free agency, while future Hall of Fame right guard Zack Martin retired.
Dallas Cowboys Past Seasons (2000)
| YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
| 2024 |
7-10 |
None |
| 2023 |
12-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2022 |
12-5 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2021 |
12-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2020 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2019 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2018 |
10-6 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2017 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2016 |
13-3 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2015 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2014 |
12-4 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2013 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2012 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2011 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2010 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2009 |
11-5 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2008 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2007 |
13-3 |
Lost Divisional Round |
| 2006 |
9-7 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2005 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2004 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2003 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2002 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2001 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2000 |
5-11 |
None |
Few teams can match the rich history of the Dallas Cowboys, especially when you consider that the Cowboys were born as a nuclear weapon. In 1960, Dallas resident Lamar Hunt formed the American Football League. Hunt founded the league and its franchise, the Dallas Texans, because the NFL would not grant him an expansion team. However, once the AFL and the Texans were launched, the NFL expanded to Dallas. The Cowboys were created to destroy the AFL and the Texans.
From 1960 through 1965, the Cowboys never had a winning season. But starting in 1966, the Cowboys became the most successful franchise in the NFL. From 1966 through 1985, the Cowboys missed the NFL Playoffs just two times. Dallas won two Super Bowls in that span out of five appearances. President Tex Schramm, scout Gil Brandt, coach Tom Landry, and quarterbacks Don Meredith and Rodger Staubach were the key contributors to those Glory Years. So too was the Doomsday Defense the stuff of legends in those days.
But by 1989, the Cowboys ran out of steam and money. Jerry Jones bought the franchise and hired Jimmy Johnson as head coach. After going 1-15 in 1989, the Cowboys were Super Bowl champions in 1992 and 1993. After Johnson left in an ego struggle with Jones, caretaker coach Barry Switzer led Dallas to their last Super Bowl title in 1995.
Jerry Jones has made the Cowboys the most valuable franchise in sports. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of his dynamic business ability. But as much as Jones wants it, he still gets no credit for his football acumen and does not deserve it. Dallas has never made a Super Bowl without a Jimmy Johnson-constructed team.
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