The first game of the season was interrupted in the second half after Philadelphia recovered a loose ball
The first game of the regular season between the Dallas Cowboys y Philadelphia Eagles It had to be interrupted in the second half due to a Electric storm in the Lincoln Financial Field area.
“The National Meteorological Service has issued a Severe Electric Storm Warning For our area. These storms can produce severe conditions, including lightning and strong winds, “says a message that appeared on the stadium screens.” For their safety, please leave the seat area open at this time and look for refuge along the halls. “
At the time of interruption, Eagles They had 24-20 advantage and had just recovered a loose ball from Dallas.
Before interruption, on a first chance in Yarda 11 of the Eagles With 4:52 for playing in the third quarter the corridor of the CowboysMiles Sanders, lost the ball in the 10 yard Philadelphia And he lost possession, Quinyon Mitchell recovered the Ovide for the Eagles In his own yard 16, slowing down an advance of Dallas that threatens to add points on the scoreboard.
The game resumed after almost an hour of interruption at 11:30 pm et (9:30 PM CDMX).
However Eagles They could not take advantage of the possession in the resumption of the game and left in three and were, forcing the pateador of clearance Braden Mann to enter the field for the first time in the game.