The NFL season opener crackled with that familiar electricity. It was a night for unveiling banners and settling old scores under the Philadelphia lights. But sometimes, the first punch isn’t thrown with a fist.
A moment of pure venom changed the entire complex of the game before a single snap was even run for one Eagles star.
That venom was literal. Just six seconds into the game, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The act, described by many as the ultimate sign of disrespect, immediately handed Dallas a massive advantage.