In a twist of fate during the thrilling Week 1 showdown between the Cowboys and Eagles, the stakes were raised dramatically when both teams faced significant player losses. The Cowboys were already missing their star defensive player due to a trade just a week prior, while the Eagles found themselves in a precarious situation right from the get-go.

Jalen Carter, the Eagles' defensive powerhouse, was ejected before the first play even unfolded, thanks to a bizarre incident involving his words and a little bit of spittle. This unexpected turn left Cowboys owner Jerry Jones feeling elated.

"I nearly dropped my teeth when I saw him leaving the field because he’s such an incredible talent," Jones shared in an interview on 105.3 the Fan. He added, "I thought to myself, ‘Well, I guess the man upstairs is evening it up. We don’t have Micah [Parsons]; they’re letting us [not] have [Jalen Carter].’"

Despite Jones’s optimistic take on the situation, luck wasn't on the Cowboys' side that day. They ultimately fell short, losing 24-20 to the Eagles. The defeat was a bitter pill, especially for those who had placed bets on the Eagles to cover the spread—if not for Carter’s early exit, the game might have taken a different turn.

As the Cowboys gear up for their next match against the Eagles in Week 12, the lingering question remains: can they count on a similar twist of fate, or will the Eagles return with a vengeance? One thing's for sure: this rivalry isn't over yet!