Jalen Carter Breaks His Silence Ahead of the Cowboys Rematch After Sitting Out the Opener and Sparks Instant Speculation.QQ
Jalen Carter keeps his focus forward as the Eagles gear up for a high-stakes rematch with Dallas.
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The Cowboys are going to get a good, long look at Jalen Carter in Week 12 – and this time, it’ll be between the whistles.
When these two NFC East rivals squared off in the season opener, Carter didn’t play a single snap. Not because of injury, but because he was ejected before the game even got underway.
The incident? A heated exchange with Dak Prescott escalated, and Carter was tossed for spitting at the Cowboys quarterback right before Dallas’ first offensive play.
Fast forward to now, and Carter’s not dwelling on the past. Speaking with the media on Thursday, the Eagles defensive tackle made it clear his focus is on football – not flashbacks.
“We’re not worried about that,” Carter said. “We’re here where we at right now. And, at the end of the day, everyone is playing so that’s all we’re worried about.”
And that’s probably not what the Cowboys want to hear.
Carter has been a disruptive force when he’s on the field, and with the Eagles’ defense coming off impressive performances against both the Packers and Lions, the unit is trending in the right direction. Philly’s front has been winning the battle in the trenches – collapsing pockets, stuffing the run, and forcing quarterbacks into bad decisions. Adding Carter back into that mix only sharpens the edge.
For Dallas, this is a different challenge than the one they faced in Week 1. Back then, they didn’t have to account for Carter’s presence on the interior. This time, they’ll have to deal with his explosiveness off the snap, his ability to shed blocks, and the kind of interior pressure that can completely alter a game plan – especially against a quarterback like Prescott who thrives on rhythm and timing.
The Cowboys’ offensive line will need to be sharp. Carter’s not just a space-eater – he’s a playmaker.
And if he’s locked in, he can wreck drives before they even start. That’s the kind of impact player he is.
There’s no indication that the Eagles will be without any key defensive pieces this time around, and barring any pregame fireworks, Carter will be right in the thick of things come Sunday. And if his recent form is any indication, the Cowboys are going to have their hands full.
This is classic NFC East football – physical, personal, and with playoff implications always lurking. Carter’s return to this rivalry only adds more fuel to a fire that never really goes out.
