Dak Prescott Leads Cowboys Despite Injuries Against Eagles in Season Opener

The 2025 NFL season opener featured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott facing the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, with Prescott carrying a deeply personal tribute on his wrist tape reading "Happy Birthday Mom!" in honor of his late mother, Peggy Prescott, who passed away from colon cancer in 2013. Prescott also changed his jersey number to No. 4, his mother’s birth date, and has maintained his faith and motivation through his Faith Fight Finish Foundation, supporting colon cancer research and mental health causes. Despite the Cowboys being underdogs following the trade of Micah Parsons and injuries to key players like Perrion Winfrey, Prescott expressed confidence, highlighted by his 9-4 career record against the Eagles and a bold pre-game gesture singing "Fly Like an Eagle." He debuted a new one-sleeve uniform look for the season, a change from his previous long-sleeve style that once resulted in fines. Recovering fully from a 2024 hamstring injury, Prescott emphasized his renewed health and youthful energy entering his tenth NFL season, aiming to lead a youthful Cowboys team under a new coach. His partnership with star receiver CeeDee Lamb remains central to Dallas’ hopes in challenging the Eagles.