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Eagles Edge Cowboys 24-20 in Season Opener Marred by Early Ejection and Weather Delay

A pair of Jalen Hurts rushing touchdowns anchored a 1-0 start despite a third-quarter weather delay.

Overview

  • Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the game for allegedly spitting at Dak Prescott, drawing a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.
  • Jalen Hurts went 19-for-152 through the air with 62 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, while Saquon Barkley added 60 yards and a score.
  • A severe lightning storm halted play in the third quarter for roughly an hour as stadium officials directed fans and players to take shelter.
  • Dallas’ rally stalled with a red-zone fumble recovered by rookie Quinyon Mitchell and two late drops by CeeDee Lamb on the final drive.
  • Video showed Carter being escorted out by Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro, and some replay angles later suggested Prescott made a spitting motion as well, a disputed detail that did not affect the ejection.