Dramatic Start as Eagles Defeat Cowboys 24-20

The season began with a thrilling duel in Philadelphia, where the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted the Dallas Cowboys. The final score was 24-20 in favor of the Eagles.

However, it was no ordinary game: it was interrupted by a thunderstorm around the third quarter, causing a suspension of play for approximately 65 minutes; the game resumed around 11:30 p.m. ET.

Key Moments of the Game

Eagles star defensive end Jalen Carter was ejected just six seconds into the game for an unsportsmanlike foul: he spit on quarterback Dak Prescott.

Despite the tension, quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with two rushing touchdowns and made a key third-down run during the fourth quarter that secured the victory.

Running back Saquon Barkley also added a 10-yard rushing touchdown, and kicker Jake Elliott kicked a game-winning 58-yard field goal after the restart.

For the Cowboys, receiver CeeDee Lamb performed well with 110 receiving yards, although there were several crucial drops. Dak Prescott threw for 188 yards, no touchdowns, and the team didn't score in the second half.

Game Summary

Final Score: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Dallas Cowboys 20

Game Start: Third-quarter thunderstorm delay (≈65 minutes)

Standout Player: Jalen Hurts (2 rushing TDs and a key late run)

Controversial Incident: Jalen Carter ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott
Offensive Contributors: Saquon Barkley (TD), Jake Elliott (58-yard FG)

Cowboys Performance: CeeDee Lamb (110 yards), Prescott (188 yards, no TD), no points in the second half