Eagles Hold Off Cowboys in Wild Season Opener, marked by Ejection and Weather Delay
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl champions, kicked off the NFL season with a hard-fought 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys early Friday morning. The game, played under unusual circumstances including a 65-minute lightning delay and a controversial ejection, showcased the intensity of this NFC East rivalry.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles’ offense with two rushing touchdowns – no “tush push” required – while Saquon Barkley added a score for Philadelphia. The Eagles raised their 2024 championship banner in a pre-game ceremony held inside the locker room at the request of Head Coach Nick Sirianni.
However, the game was immediately overshadowed by an incident involving Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was ejected before even taking a snap after appearing to spit on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott following the opening kickoff. The play sparked immediate outrage and a flag, sending Carter to the sidelines and perhaps facing further league discipline. Social media quickly erupted with debate, with some users attempting to determine if Prescott initiated any contact prior to the incident.
“This is the first major test of the NFL’s increased emphasis on sportsmanship this season,” noted analysts, suggesting Carter could face a significant fine or suspension.
Despite the loss of a key defensive player, the Eagles managed