The highly anticipated NFL season opener between the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field was suspended Thursday night due to lightning.

With 4:44 remaining in the third quarter and the Eagles leading 24–20, officials halted play following a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service. The league expects play to resume after passing storms clear and players complete a standard 10-minute warm-up.

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Fans were asked to evacuate the stands for their safety as conditions deteriorated. Once play resumes, the Eagles will retain possession at their own 16-yard line.

Night began with drama as Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected before the

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