The NFL Kickoff game has been delayed on Thursday night due to weather.
With lightning in the region, Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles seasonal opening at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia has been stopped when 4:44 is left in the third quarter and Eagles leading, 24-20. Restarting the time of the game is to determine. According to NBC’s broadcast, the game was not expected to be restarted before 11:30 pm etc.
Fans were instructed to shelter in place from open sitting areas and players who were left in the locker room.
Rain started for Kickoff, but lightning attacks did not follow until the third quarter, which led to delay.
This is the second year in a row where the Kickoff game has been delayed. In 2024, the start of the game between Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was postponed due to lightning in the area.
Eagles now have the ball following the fumble recovery of Quinyon Mitchell.
When games start, Philadelphia will meet first and 10 on the Eagles 10 yard line.