The NFL was forced to hit the pause button during the Week 1 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.
The game was suspended in the third quarter after lightning rolled through the area. The league decided to suspend the game temporarily as a safety measure for players, coaches, team staff and fans.
Prior to the delay, the Eagles and Cowboys were locked in an exciting matchup that saw Philly holding a 24-20 lead after both teams had their offenses firing on all cylinders.
If you went to bed before the game ended, you didn't miss much.
What happened after the weather delay?
Once the game resumed, neither team could get anything going on offense, which was a far cry from how both units were playing over the first three quarters.
The Cowboys had one last opportunity to take the lead on the second-to-last series of the game but failed to convert on a fourth-down from midfield.
While CeeDee Lamb was the leading receiver for Dallas, he also had multiple drops in the second half, including two in crucial situations, with one of them coming on the aforementioned fourth-down attempt.
The Eagles got the ball back on the next drive and were able to pick up the first downs they needed to run out the clock and prevent the Cowboys from getting another possession.
The final score was the same as when the game was delayed: 24-20.
Talk about a missed opportunity for the Cowboys. They had every chance to beat the defending champions and grab some serious momentum to start the season but just couldn't get over the hump and now they're 0-1.
The Eagles will now look ahead to a Week 2 matchup at home against the New York Giants, while the Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road.
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