Eagles vs Cowboys 2025 Kickoff Highlights | Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Jalen Carter Ejection & Drama (Eagles vs Cowboys 2025 Kickoff)
Eagles Overcome Chaos, Weather—and Cowboys—for a 24–20 Kickoff Win
The 2025 NFL season burst into life on Thursday, September 4, 2025, as the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosted their storied NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, at Lincoln Financial Field. The contest was as electrifying and unpredictable as the passionate rivalry promised.
Before a single snap, controversy erupted. Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, classified by officials as a “non-football act.” This early dismissal cast a long shadow over the contest. As Carter exited, Dallas struck quickly. The Cowboys’ opening drive—highlighted by a 32-yard reception from CeeDee Lamb—culminated in Javonte Williams plunging in from one yard out to give Dallas a 7–0 lead.
Philadelphia clawed back under Jalen Hurts, who rushed for two touchdowns—showcasing his dual-threat capability and steady leadership in Carter’s absence. The Eagles also leaned on Saquon Barkley, who added a rushing score, helping offset Dallas’s balanced ground game. But just as momentum was building, the stadium lights flickered with more than just electricity—a lightning storm forced an over-hour delay. The stadium emptied, tensions rose, and both teams regrouped amid uncertain conditions and frayed nerves.
When play resumed, the Eagles tightened their defense. The Cowboys’ offense fell short on crucial late-game opportunities, including a pivotal fourth-down incompletion near midfield in the final minutes. CeeDee Lamb—despite his early heroics—was charged with two costly drops, one near the two-minute warning that could have shifted the outcome.
Ultimately, the Eagles emerged victorious by a razor-thin 24–20, retaining home-field momentum as champions and sending a message: they’re ready to defend their crown
Before a single snap, controversy erupted. Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, classified by officials as a “non-football act.” This early dismissal cast a long shadow over the contest. As Carter exited, Dallas struck quickly. The Cowboys’ opening drive—highlighted by a 32-yard reception from CeeDee Lamb—culminated in Javonte Williams plunging in from one yard out to give Dallas a 7–0 lead.
Philadelphia clawed back under Jalen Hurts, who rushed for two touchdowns—showcasing his dual-threat capability and steady leadership in Carter’s absence. The Eagles also leaned on Saquon Barkley, who added a rushing score, helping offset Dallas’s balanced ground game. But just as momentum was building, the stadium lights flickered with more than just electricity—a lightning storm forced an over-hour delay. The stadium emptied, tensions rose, and both teams regrouped amid uncertain conditions and frayed nerves.
When play resumed, the Eagles tightened their defense. The Cowboys’ offense fell short on crucial late-game opportunities, including a pivotal fourth-down incompletion near midfield in the final minutes. CeeDee Lamb—despite his early heroics—was charged with two costly drops, one near the two-minute warning that could have shifted the outcome.
Ultimately, the Eagles emerged victorious by a razor-thin 24–20, retaining home-field momentum as champions and sending a message: they’re ready to defend their crown
Post a Comment