The NFL got off to a spitting start … yes, literally.
Before the opening play from scrimmage in the opening game of the season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Prescott and Carter exchanged words after the opening kickoff, and Carter spit on Prescott’s jersey before backing away. Prescott quickly motioned to a nearby official who threw the flag and sent Carter packing. Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.
But after a lightning storm delayed the game for close to an hour in the second half, there was some new information that came to light.
A replay on the NBC broadcast showed Prescott spit on the ground in the direction of Carter just before the Eagles’ defensive tackle was ejected.
With the eyes of the sports world on the opening game of the NFL season, many took to social media to share their account of “spitgate.” Here are some of the best responses.
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