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Brawl breaks out among tailgating Eagles fans hours before kickoff

Divisional Round - Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Fans cheer as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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The NFC Championship Game is a couple hours away, but we already have some hitting in the parking lots.

Tailgating Eagles fans brawled outside Lincoln Financial Field, requiring Philadelphia police officers and Pennsylvania State troopers to break it up, NJ.com reports. One fan with blood streaming down his face was handcuffed and led away.

It was unclear what led to the fight. Reporters on the scene said everyone involved appeared to be wearing Eagles gear, so it did not seem to be a matter of fights erupting between fans of rival teams, as happens too often at NFL games.

There is no immediate word on how many fans were arrested.