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Eagles-Cowboys suspended for inclement weather during NFL opener

Eagles-Cowboys suspended for inclement weather during NFL opener

The NFL Kickoff Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles has been a rather entertaining contest so far.

But fans will need to wait a bit to see the game conclude.

With a storm cell moving into the vicinity of Lincoln Financial Field, with lightning present, the league has suspended the game with just under five minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area, noting that the storms “may produce severe conditions.” According to the latest forecast, thunderstorms are expected to conclude around 12:15 a.m.

The suspension comes on the heels of a fumble by Cowboys running back Miles Sanders as Dallas was threatening, with possession deep inside Eagles’ territory. The score at the time of the game being suspended was 24-20 in favor of the defending Super Bowl Champions. According to the NFL, the league believes that the weather will clear around 11:15 p.m., and once the area is clear the game will resume following a 12-minute warm-up period.

This suspension is another twist in what has also been a bizarre season opener, as Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott during an altercation before kickoff.

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