PHILADELPHIA – With just 100 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season, excitement is building as the league gears up for another thrilling year. The new season will officially start on September 4, featuring a high-profile matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Football fans will have plenty to look forward to this season, including a series of international games. Following the opener, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil on September 5, marking the NFL’s second South American showcase. This game will be streamed exclusively on YouTube, a first for the league.
Week 4 will see the Minnesota Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland, and the Vikings will also take on the Cleveland Browns in London the following week. The Denver Broncos will travel to London as well, while other international games are scheduled in Germany and Spain this fall.
As teams begin their organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps, there are a lot of fresh faces and changes in various franchises. New coaches have been brought in, such as Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears and Mike Vrabel for the New England Patriots. One of the biggest trades had Sam Darnold leaving the Minnesota Vikings to join the Seattle Seahawks, while other notable player movements have included Cooper Kupp moving to the New York Giants.
In the world of predictions, the Eagles are seen as strong contenders for the Super Bowl, especially after their recent championship win against the Chiefs. They come into the season as favorites with odds of +650, followed closely by the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens at +750. The Kansas City Chiefs also remain in the mix with odds of +800.
With training camps just around the corner and a packed schedule awaiting, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling NFL season ahead.