The season opener between the Cowboys and Eagles got started with a flashpoint no one could avoid. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected before Philadelphia ever had a chance to run its first offensive play, after spitting on Dallas’ quarterback Dak Prescott.

The play had the fans abuzz and players calling for clarity. Carter owned up to doing wrong, but did not budge on where he stood. “I made a mistake,” Carter said afterward. “I feel bad for my teammates and the fans out there. I’m doing it for them, and it won’t happen again.” But let’s note down the apology was for fans and teammates, not for Dak, which forces us to focus more on the new twist in the tale.

The twist: Did Dak spit first? Veteran center Jason Kelce filled in with his take on the truth . “And Dak spits down

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