The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the 2025 season with a 24-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but it probably wasn't the dominant performance the team's fans hoped for on championship banner night at The Linc.

Here are the five most worrisome signs for the reigning Super Bowl champs, starting with that infamous "Oh, spit!" moment.

Eagles defense undisciplined

HC Nick Sirianni preaches composure and unselfish play, but DT Jalen Carter threw that out the window when he spat on Dallas QB Dak Prescott and earned an ejection before he played a snap. It was an embarrassing display of immaturity that could've cost the Eagles the game, and Carter is now at risk of getting suspended by the NFL .

Here is Jalen Carter spitting on Dak Prescott: pic.twitter.com/4F5BjEDLHf

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