EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Monday night was interrupted by a black cat just days after Halloween.
The cat made its way on the MetLife Stadium field in the second quarter. It was on the far side away from the action for a play while the action continued. It caused a two-minute delay when the cat was recognized by the teams and officials.
Security and police watched as the cat meandered near the South end zone. Police and security eventually made its way toward the feline before it ran off the field, and eventually into the tunnel.
The crowd cheered and guffawed as the black cat captured the attention of the entire stadium, as well as players on social media.
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— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) November 5, 2019
I’ve been in MetLife and I’m wonder how this Black Cat got in the stadium and did they ever catch em after he ran in the tunnel? Lol We need answers!! 🤣🤣 #MNF
— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) November 5, 2019
The Giants led 9-3 at the time and kicked a field goal several minutes later to extend their lead before the Cowboys took it back with a field goal before halftime.
Black cats aren’t complete unfamiliar to New York teams. A black cat stared down the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium on Sept. 9, 1969. The Mets would eventually overtake the first-place Cubs and win the World Series to cap a miracle season, and the black cat was credited with putting a hex on the visiting team.
The visiting Cowboys entered Monday night in first place in the NFC East.