Six seconds into the opener, Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting at Dak Prescott, testing the NFL’s new sportsmanship crackdown and potentially triggering fines or a suspension. Prescott denied spitting and framed the exchange as a competitive moment, while Philly’s defense faced a steep task as the league weighs penalties for violent or unsavory gestures.

Meanwhile, Hurts dazzled with two rushing TDs, Barkley paced the Giants with 60 rushing yards, and Brown/Smith drew limited targets. Philly now faces KC in a high-stakes rematch while Carter’s suspension risk looms over the Eagles’ short-term plans.