The 2025 NFL schedule was released Wednesday night.
Will quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles repeat as Super Bowl champions -- and even become the first team in two decades to repeat as NFC East champs?
They will kick off the NFL season Thursday, Sept. 4, when they host the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys. ESPN's "Monday Night Football" opener is Sept. 8 and will feature the Minnesota Vikings at the Chicago Bears.
Based on strength of schedule, which is determined by opponents' records in 2024, the New York Giants have the toughest schedule of the 2025 season and the San Francisco 49ers have the easiest.