Eagles vs Cowboys Kickoff Game Delayed Due to Severe Weather, Fans on Edge

PHILADELPHIA — In an unexpected twist, the NFL 2025 season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, slated for 8:20 PM ET on September 4, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field, has been delayed due to severe weather. As of 11:02 PM ET on September 4 (10:02 AM +07 on September 5, 2025), fans are holding their breath for an official update from the NFL, with a sudden storm disrupting the Eagles’ championship dreams.

The game, held to raise the Super Bowl LIX banner, flowed smoothly through the first quarter with a 7-0 Eagles lead thanks to Quinyon Mitchell’s pick-six. However, late in the second quarter (around 10:00 PM ET), with the Eagles up 15-7 after Saquon Barkley’s touchdown run, a powerful thunderstorm with lightning struck the Philadelphia area. The NFL tweeted (@NFL, 10:05 PM ET), “Lightning detected within 10 miles of Lincoln Financial Field. Game delayed per NFL safety rules.” Officials halted play with 2:00 remaining in the second quarter, ordering players and the 69,796 fans to seek shelter.

The storm, forecasted by the National Weather Service since midday on September 4, brought 40 mph winds and heavy rain, interrupting the game just as A.J. Brown exited with a hamstring injury (per @EliotShorrParks, 9:20 PM ET). Mike Tirico (NBC) estimated a potential resumption around 11:30 PM ET (6:30 AM +07), but the timeline remains fluid, with a 30-minute delay after each lightning strike. Fans on X (@EaglesFanatic, 10:15 PM ET) worried, “Hope Hurts and Barkley stay focused through this!”

Coach Nick Sirianni told reporters, “Safety comes first. We’ll be ready when the game resumes.” The team is keeping players in the locker room, while fans are directed to the concourse. GM Howie Roseman might adjust tactics if the delay drags on, especially with Brown’s injury and pressure from Dak Prescott, who took a sack from Josh Sweat (per @JimmyKempski, 9:50 PM ET).

This drama heightens the stakes for a game projected at 34-24 (FanDuel). Can the Eagles weather the storm to defend their title? Philly fans are anxiously awaiting, hoping the skies clear for their team to soar!