Earlier in the calendar year, the Eagles won their second-ever Super Bowl with a lopsided 40-22 victory over the two-time reigning champions. That win came two years after the Chiefs defeated the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Sunday's game also made this season the fifth straight in which the two played one another. It was the first time since the 1970 merger that an NFC team and a AFC team met for that many consecutive seasons.
PHILADELPHIA -- The 2025 NFL season got off to an odd start, with Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter being ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before the first play from scrimmage. The rivalry game remained every bit as intense from start to lightning-delayed finish, with the Eagles pulling out a 24-20 win on the night they unveiled their 2024 championship banner.
"It is unclear if Hurts' decision is politically motivated - or a legitimate conflict - as the 26-year-old is generally tight-lipped and steers clear of controversies off the field."