The Pat McAfee Show Live | Thursday September 4th 2025
NFL Opening Night Analysis: Eagles vs. Cowboys Spread, Red Zone Ads, and Rivalry Legends
Get in-depth projections for the high-stakes NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys, and understand why the initial surprise over Red Zone commercials quickly turned into acceptance among die-hard fans.
Short Summary
- The Dallas Cowboys, despite being massive underdogs (8.5 points), aim to use external disrespect as motivation against the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
- Experts and hosts debate the validity of the large Week 1 spread, with the panel splitting on whether Dallas can cover.
- NFL Red Zone will now feature brief commercials, a financial shift confirmed as inevitable once initial sponsorships appeared last year.
- Former coach Mike McCarthy reveals his belief that based on his tenure, the Dallas offense under Shottenheimer is poised to be among Dak Prescott’s best units.
This program sets the stage for the 2025 NFL regular season, beginning with the Thursday night divisional showdown in Philadelphia. The panel, featuring AJ Hawk, Connor, Ty Schmidt, and Tone, unpacks betting trends, injury reports, league news, and culminates in ranking the greatest players in Eagles/Cowboys history. Use this analysis to inform your Week 1 viewing and wagering decisions.
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Top Comments (10)
YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE SITH! NOT JOIN THEM!
This progrum. ABSOLUTELY STINKS. Be back tomorrow to watch.
1:39:53 Hawker: in an attic, in September, furnace on, wearing the absolute thickest material Nike produces, hitting a stog!
I’m surprised Mickey Mahse hasn’t been a guest yet
Haven’t watched in a while, not sure how new it is, but love the new countdown timer integrated with great moments from the show! Great touch!
Pat.. no one became a Colt fan because of Anthony Richardson.
Peter Puffer is starting to become my favorite friend of the show. I love that he throws rounds at all the marks on tv.
I heard Micah was going to have a nice cushy job polishing the liberty bell for about 5mil and hour…9.5 hrs a year… that’d do it lol
Need an AJ Hawk tour of the attic in Ohio
TO should have made the list, only person to play for both teams
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Top Comments (10)
YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY THE SITH! NOT JOIN THEM!
This progrum. ABSOLUTELY STINKS. Be back tomorrow to watch.
1:39:53 Hawker: in an attic, in September, furnace on, wearing the absolute thickest material Nike produces, hitting a stog!
I’m surprised Mickey Mahse hasn’t been a guest yet
Haven’t watched in a while, not sure how new it is, but love the new countdown timer integrated with great moments from the show! Great touch!
Pat.. no one became a Colt fan because of Anthony Richardson.
Peter Puffer is starting to become my favorite friend of the show. I love that he throws rounds at all the marks on tv.
I heard Micah was going to have a nice cushy job polishing the liberty bell for about 5mil and hour…9.5 hrs a year… that’d do it lol
Need an AJ Hawk tour of the attic in Ohio
TO should have made the list, only person to play for both teams