The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in the opening game of the 2025 NFL season Thursday night, a match marked by an alleged spitting incident involving Eagles' Jalen Carter and Cowboys' Dak Prescott.
The game, held in Philadelphia, began with controversy as Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter allegedly spat on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first play. Prescott expressed surprise and insult at the incident, which he described as unexpected.
"I felt like he was insulting me," Prescott said, recounting the moment. "I’m damn sure not trying to spit on you like we’re about to play a game."
In addition to the alleged spitting incident, the game saw notable performances, including Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who caught seven passes for 110 yards desp