Lightning has reared its head once again. This time, it has taken over the NFL's 2025 season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.

Both teams have been exchanging blows throughout the course of the game, entertaining the Philadelphia crowd with touchdowns and intense physicality. However, midway through the third quarter, the NFL has suspended the game due to lightning in the area.

“Game suspended for lightning in the area,” NFL insider Mike Garofolo wrote.

As for the time at which the weather delay may end, NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico gave the league's estimation on that front.

“The NFL is estimating that lightning around the Philadelphia area might be clear by about 11:15PM EST, with an additional 12 minutes of warm-up time, per @miketiric

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