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Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is interviewed on the ESPN set following a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dak Prescott Reveals Exactly How He Plans to Face Jalen Carter After Their Week 1 Spitting Chaos

Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter will meet again on Sunday, months after their Week 1 clash ended with Carter being ejected for spitting on the Cowboys quarterback.

Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is interviewed on the ESPN set following a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is interviewed on the ESPN set following a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Both teams understand how much attention the rematch will bring, especially with Prescott saying he wants a fresh start with Carter. Their next meeting sets the stage for a tense story for the football fans.

Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter Prepare for First Meeting Since Week 1 “Spit-Gate”

Prescott said he hopes to smooth things over with Carter when the Cowboys face the Eagles at AT&T Stadium in Week 12. The two have not spoken publicly since Carter spat on Prescott in Week 1.

Prescott called the moment “unfortunate” and hinted he wants to keep things light this time. When asked about what he would say to Carter when he sees him on Sunday, he said, “Depends on what he says first, but probably something friendly. Get on his good side.”


From Carter’s perspective, the issue isn’t important. He told reporters in a locker room interview, “I’m not even thinking about it.”


Carter was ejected before taking a single snap in that Week 1 game and later received a $57,222 fine. He apologized afterward, but has not revisited the incident since.

The Eagles won that matchup 24-20. Prescott threw for 188 yards and completed 61.8 percent of his passes, though Dallas failed to finish several key drives.

Carter has improved since his early-season mistake. He has 13 tackles, one sack, and four pass breakups through eight games, helping a defense already boosted by Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean.

Prescott enters this week in strong form. He has thrown for 2,587 yards with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions through 10 games. Dallas is coming off a 33-16 win over the Raiders, where Prescott led the offense well again.

Running back Javonte Williams has added 809 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, giving Dallas a steady ground game. George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb remain reliable targets with a combined 1,465 receiving yards.

Philadelphia continues to control the NFC East. Jalen Hurts has guided the Eagles to an 8-2 record, backed by Saquon Barkley’s 662 rushing yards and the consistent production of DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown.

Both teams know this game carries weight in the standings, but the Prescott–Carter storyline adds a layer fans won’t ignore.

As Sunday approaches, the question becomes simple: does a small olive branch calm things down, or does the memory of Week 1 follow them onto the field?

Sami Haider

About Sami Haider

Sami Haider is a college football writer at Gridiron Heroics, where he brings the energy and excitement of the game to life. His experience spans the NFL, NBA, MMA, boxing, and NASCAR, with his work featured in SI, College Football Network, Pro Football & Sports Network, EssentiallySports, TotalProSports, MMAUK, and SportsKnot. He covers latest news, game recaps, recruiting news, previews and predictions, and historical pieces for college football.

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