Eagles Beat Cowboys 24-20 Opening Without Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys began the 2025 NFL season with a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, marking their first game without star linebacker Micah Parsons, who was traded to the Green Bay Packers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acknowledged the impact of Parsons' absence but highlighted the defensive adjustments made by players like Sam Williams, though the defense struggled particularly in the first half against Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who ran for two touchdowns. Parsons' brother publicly criticized the Cowboys' pass rush on social media, emphasizing the void left by Parsons, despite Dallas acquiring defensive tackle Kenny Clark in the trade. The Cowboys offense also faced challenges, notably with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb dropping several critical passes late in the game, which contributed to the loss. Additionally, Dallas was without key players Mazi Smith and Jaydon Blue due to inactives, with Clark stepping in at defensive tackle and running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders sharing carries. The Eagles, despite losing defensive tackle Jalen Carter to an early ejection, managed to hold on for the victory, showcasing a strong first half before weather delays stalled their offense in the second half.