The Philadelphia Eagles were leading the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 when everything came to a sudden halt in a surprising twist for the first game of the year. The players were unfortunately forced to leave the field due to a lightning delay.

According to information from Noah Bergren, the game could be resumed in about an hour in Philadelphia’s local time. “Good call on the NFL working with meteorologists delaying the Eagles Cowboys game. Estimated ~11:30pm EDT return to action. Lightning approaching!” he wrote.

In a stadium like Lincoln Financial Field, which has no roof, these kinds of interruptions can happen. While they are rare, they can occur at any point during the season and will surely affect the concentration of the players, who will have to stay warm before returning to the field.

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