It's not just Cowboys-Eagles. It's the start of this NFL fan's record-setting quest

The big picture: Despite his allegiance to the Raiders, Fowler's fanatical feat is something Bird Nation can rally behind.

• Tonight's Eagles-Cowboys game marks Fowler's first visit to the Linc, and he'll be rooting for the Birds against their hated rival.
• Plus, talk about commitment: The 50-year-old is taking a sabbatical from work and spending about $25,000 to pursue the world record, which is currently held by Chargers fans who attended 33 games in the 2023-24 season.

Driving the news: Fowler is vlogging the whole experience and must get a couple of Eagles fans to vouch for his presence at the game — part of a set of strict rules imposed by Guinness to ensure the integrity of its records.

Context: Fowler is upping the ante after attending every Raiders game for the last three years.

• He's doing it partly to honor his late mother, a diehard Raiders fan who died from cancer in 2021, and his brother, who is paralyzed and unable to attend most games.

The intrigue: Fowler is scrambling from city to city like Maxx Crosby and Jalen Carter are on his heels, often on only a few hours of sleep, so he can cram in three games — Thursday, Sunday, Monday.

• For 18 weeks — a way to turn fun into WTF.

• Fowler will attend six Eagles games as part of his quest, including another stop at the Linc for Philly's Black Friday showdown with the Bears.

What they're saying: Even for a diehard NFL fan, Fowler tells Axios this gauntlet will stretch him to his limits.

• "I tend to think, 'Go big.' This one's pretty big," he says.
• A spokesperson for Guinness World Records tells Axios it will review Fowler's case after he submits his evidence at the end of the season. After that, a decision will be made within 12-15 weeks.

What we're watching: If he keeps to schedule, Fowler expects to attend a record-breaking 34th game on Nov. 20 — a "Thursday Night Football" game between the Bills and Texans.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Fowler is a Los Angeles resident (and not a Bay Area native).