FOX Sports announces Week 16 doubleheader featuring massive NFC rivalries

The 2025 NFL schedule continues to roll out one game at a time, or in this case, two games at a time. FOX Sports announced Monday a Saturday, Dec. 20, Week 16 doubleheader.

The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will kick things off with a road contest against the Washington Commanders. Then, the Chicago Bears host their NFC North rivals in the Green Bay Packers.

All four teams have playoff aspirations for the upcoming season. With these matchups taking place late in the season, all could have ramifications on the postseason field. And if you like quarterback play, here’s three of the NFC’s best in Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love, plus second-year signal caller and 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.

We’re bringing the heat in Week 16 with a can't-miss doubleheader! 🔥🏈

Catch an NFC East clash as the @Eagles take on the @Commanders, followed by an NFC North battle between the @packers and @ChicagoBears!

Saturday, December 20th on FOX 📺 pic.twitter.com/R56I4gsHLI

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) May 12, 2025

FOX announces doubleheader, NFL schedule continues to be revealed

As for the Eagles, two of their 2025 games are now known. The Eagles will welcome the Dallas Cowboys to the “City of Brotherly Love” on Thursday, Sept. 4. The NFC East rivalry will be renewed to begin the 2025 campaign, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It will broadcast on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo, NFL+.

Last season, the Eagles took care of business against the Cowboys and then some. Philadelphia swept the season series against Dallas, defeating their rival by a combined score of 75-13 in their two matchups.

It’s been awhile since the Cowboys have gone into Philadelphia and defeated the Eagles, as well. The last time that happened was in 2022, when Dallas put the hurt on their rival to the tune of a 51-26 win.

This season’s matchup will certainly have some extra juice, as it’ll start the 2025 NFL season, and feature the return of quarterback Dak Prescott to the Cowboys, as well as the first game for the franchise with Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach. The Eagles will have some tremendous vibes as well, hanging their banner after winning the Super Bowl in February.

On3’s Steve Samra contributed to this report.