Eagles Overcome Spitting Incident, Weather Delay to Beat Cowboys 24-20

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame significant adversity to secure a 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their season opener, highlighted by the early ejection of star defensive end Jalen Carter for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before the first snap. Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with two rushing touchdowns and an efficient passing performance, while Saquon Barkley contributed with a key touchdown run. The game featured multiple penalties against the Eagles, a weather delay, and pivotal moments such as dropped passes by Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb late in the game. This victory brought the Eagles' all-time franchise record to an even .500 for the first time since 1933, marking a significant historical milestone. Despite being down a critical defensive player, the Eagles' resilience and effective offense allowed them to fend off a strong Cowboys team, with Javonte Williams scoring two touchdowns for Dallas. The win sets a positive tone for the Eagles as they defend their Super Bowl title this season.