Beating the Dallas Cowboys wasn’t enough for Philadelphia Eagles fans; they had to rub it in just a little bit more in true Philly fashion.

Philadelphia defeated Dallas 24-20 in the 2025 NFL season opener, in a game in which Jalen Carter was ejected for disgustingly spitting on Dak Prescott.

Hurts threw for only 152 yards, but his two scores on the ground were more than enough to get past his rival. He did so while enduring a one-hour weather delay due to lightning in the area that threatened the safety of everyone at Lincoln Financial Field.

Defense was not a focal point early for either team. Both teams combined for seven drives in the first half, each resulting in points as the Eagles took a 21-20 halftime lead. As you could see, only Philly was able to put anything else on the board

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