Shaq Places Stunning Wager on Cowboys’ Week 1 Matchup
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As one of the most iconic franchises in sports, the Dallas Cowboys have a wide range of famous fans. Ahead of the 2025 season, one of their more notable supporters placed a steep wager on their opening matchup.
The 2024 campaign did pan out how the Cowboys hoped, largely due to injury. They won just seven games, their lowest total since 2020. After failing to make the playoffs, the front office got to work making changes to get the team back on track.
Though they still have unfinished business to attend to in the form of Micah Parsons, Dallas is in a position to turn things around this season. Among those who are extremely confident they’ll be more competitive is NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
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Shaquille O’Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Shaquille O’Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal places shocking wager on the Dallas Cowboys
During a recent episode of his The Big Podcast, Shaq dove into his passionate fandom of the Cowboys. He is so bought into this year’s team that he was willing to place a big wager with his co-host, Adam Lefkoe.
If Dallas is unable to secure a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the Hall of Fame big man will wear a dress outside of one of his hotels.
“We winning this year, I’m guaranteeing it,” Shaq said of the Cowboys. “I will wear that dress in front of my restaurant at the Paris Hotel in Vegas.”
Shaq has to wear a dress if the Cowboys lose Week 1 🤣
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— The Big Podcast (@bigpodwithshaq) August 5, 2025
Taking down the Eagles will be no small feat. Bringing back a majority of last year’s roster, the reigning champions are in a strong position to go back-to-back.
The Cowboys had minimal success against Philadelphia last year, suffering blowout losses in each of their two meetings. In Week 10, Dallas was on the wrong end of a 34-6 defeat. Then, in Week 17, the Eagles secured a 41-7 win to sweep the season series.
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With a fresh slate this season, the Cowboys have a chance to yield better results against the Eagles. One thing they’ll have going for them is an upgraded cast of talent. Along with a healthy Dak Prescott under center, Dallas will be debuting their new wide receiver duo of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Following his recent wager, Shaq is someone who will be watching the Cowboys’ opening matchup intently.
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