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Prescott, Carter Cool Tensions Ahead of Eagles–Cowboys Rematch With NFC East Stakes

A Philadelphia win would tighten its grip on the division and leave Dallas with a steep climb to the playoffs.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium, with sportsbooks listing Philadelphia as a roughly 3.5-point favorite.
  • Dak Prescott said his first words to Jalen Carter will likely be friendly, while Carter dismissed revisiting Week 1 and said he is focused on the game.
  • Carter was ejected in the opener for spitting on Prescott and was fined $57,222 according to reports, with at least one outlet also reporting a one-game suspension deemed served; Prescott received no NFL punishment.
  • Coverage frames the matchup as Philadelphia’s surging defense under Vic Fangio against one of the league’s most productive offenses led by Prescott, as Dallas notes recent help up front with Quinnen Williams.
  • Rivalry fervor spilled into local TV as Camden elementary students punched heavy bags taped with Cowboys players’ headshots in a widely shared segment.