US EditionAnalysis: Eagles Open Title Defense with Sloppy yet Telling Win
Jalen Carter was ejected early for spitting back at Dak Prescott after Prescott spat near the Eagles' huddle, impacting Philadelphia's defensive line depth in the season opener.
- On Thursday, NBC replays showed Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott appearing to spit in the general direction of Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
- While trainers tended to Philadelphia Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren's knee injury, Prescott acknowledged spitting frequently on game days and Carter described his actions as a response to what he found hostile near the Dallas huddle.
- Officials flagged Jalen Carter after he spat back at Dak Prescott, resulting in a personal foul and immediate ejection; referee Shawn Smith said, `It's a disqualifiable foul in the game`.
- Because the NFL is stressing sportsmanship this season, Carter faces a fine or possible suspension for spitting, while the league has not announced discipline for Prescott.
- Later this year, Dallas faces Philadelphia again on November 23 at AT&T Stadium, following the Eagles' 24-20 opener win despite Prescott not pushing for Carter's removal and leaving discipline to the league.
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Analysis: Eagles open title defense with sloppy yet telling win
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How Cowboys QB Dak Prescott sparked Eagles’ Jalen Carter’s ejection
PHILADELPHIA – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said he spits a lot on game day, a habit he admits he should not have. When he spat before the first offensive play in the first quarter of Thursday night’s regular-season opener against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, it set off a chain of events that led to Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter being ejected in the Cowboys’ 24-20 loss.
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