The 2025 NFL season got off to an explosive – and wet – start.

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles managed to score on every possession in the first half, but before either team took a snap from scrimmage, Jalen Carter was ejected.

As the Cowboys offense and the Eagles defense took the field following the opening kickoff, Carter approached Dallas QB Dak Prescott and spat on the quarterback.

Philadelphia's star defensive tackle was ejected from the remainder of the game, and the Eagles were tasked to play without arguably their best defensive player.

Carter's absence was noticeable in the first half as Cowboys running back Javonte Williams managed to rush for two touchdowns.