Los Philadelphia Eagles They started the defense of their title with a triumph for 24-20 in front of the Dallas Cowboys in it Lincoln Financial Fieldin a season debut that had everything: five touchdowns by land, a controversial expulsion and up to an hourly delay per electric storm.
The night of celebration for the presentation of the championship flag was overshadowed when the defensive Jalen Carter He was expelled after spitting the rival marshal, Dak Prescott. The fact is under investigation and the NFL could apply an exemplary sanction.
The first touchdown of the campaign arrived thanks to Javonte Williamswho scored twice in short hauls to give the cowboys advantage in the first half.
For its part, Jalen Hurts He led the Eagles comeback with two land annotations, four and eight yards, and also completed a solid air performance with 19 of 23 complete passes for 152 yardswithout interceptions.
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On the other side, Prescott ended up with 21 of 34 passes for 188 yardsalthough he failed to connect at the decisive moments with his star receiver CeeDee Lamb.
The game was defined with a spectacular Jake Elliott’s 58 Yardas Field Golwhich sealed the victory of the current champions.
“It is important to have a good start. We have a lot of respect for the rival, we must still improve several things, but it was a great collective effort,” he told NBC.
The first week of the regular season continues this Friday with the expected duel between Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargerswhich will be played in the Corinthians Arena de Sao Paulo, Brazilmarking another historical chapter for the NFL.
