Today’s NFL game in London kicked off with absolute madness when the Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter and the Jaguars’ Bryan Thomas were both ejected on the opening kickoff, before a single official play had even been run. It was truly an unprecedented start, described as the craziest beginning of any NFL game this season.
Unbelievable Scenes Before the First Snap
The chaos started right away. Jacksonville’s Josh Cameron returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, which immediately got the loud, mostly pro-Eagles crowd buzzing. But that excitement was short-lived, as the touchdown was quickly called back due to a holding penalty. While officials were still sorting things out and calling players back to re-do the kickoff, things escalated dramatically. Trotter from Philadelphia and Thomas from Jacksonville got into a fight right in the middle of the field. Before anyone could even process what was happening, both players were ejected from the game.
A Wild Moment Missed by Many
Imagine getting to your seats late for an NFL game and missing something this wild. Fans who weren’t in their chairs for the opening seconds of the October 11, 2026 contest missed two players getting tossed from the game before the ball was officially snapped for a single down. This kind of raw, unscripted drama sets a wild tone for what promises to be a memorable season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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