The Cowboys-Eagles rivalry reached a boiling point on Sunday, with Eagles center Jason Kelce stealing the spotlight for his intense confrontation with a Dallas Cowboys player. In a heated moment during the first half of their NFC East clash, Kelce engaged in a face-to-face exchange with Cowboys’ Damone Clark. The viral incident showed Kelce passionately yelling into his opponent’s face while grabbing onto his shoulder pads.
Jason Kelce 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/AS8NAfXk2t
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) November 6, 2023
However, new footage revealed that Kelce’s fiery reaction was triggered by a Dallas Cowboys player kneeing him in the helmet after a play. The intense emotions on the field highlighted the fierce competition between the two longstanding rivals.
Why was Kelce fired up?
Cowboys safety kneeing him in the face on the ground after the play.
Disgusting. pic.twitter.com/E8Tbb2Ig5k
— BirdGang🦅 (@GordonsWord) November 5, 2023
Despite a challenging moment, the Eagles showcased resilience in the game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts endured a hit to his knee but demonstrated grit, throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns. He added another rushing touchdown, contributing to the Eagles’ 28-23 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
On the other side, Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott had an impressive performance, throwing for 374 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver CeeDee Lamb played a significant role with 11 catches for 191 yards. While the Cowboys displayed offensive firepower, the Eagles demonstrated the qualities of a team capable of making a deep postseason run, reminiscent of their NFC championship form.