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Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb had a frustrating night.
CeeDee Lamb had a shaky drop earlier in the second half, but that would’ve been forgotten if he made this play.
There he was, open down the middle of the field, about two and a half minutes to go. The Dallas Cowboys were down by four to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Dak Prescott let it fly toward his top receiver.
Lamb stuck out both arms to reel the pass in but somehow, inexplicably, he didn’t hang on.
The ball nearly was intercepted off the deflection but instead fell to the turf.
There’s no way Lamb should’ve dropped it.
Lamb is one of the most polished receivers in football. He runs precise routes and doesn’t drop passes.
This was shocking.
Some key takeaways from the Cowboys week one loss.
Costly Turnover
Just before the agonizing weather delay, running back Miles Sanders would have a costly fumble that changed the trajectory of the game. Losing the turnover battle is always going to be a recipe for losing.
Same Story, Different Year
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys. / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
The defense tightened up after the weather delay, but the Eagles had already done enough damage on the ground to give them an edge in the season opener. It doesn’t mean the unit has gotten better, but their debut was uninspiring.
Javonte Williams showed up and showed out in week one.
The Cowboys started their first drive at their own 47. They started their second at their own 12 after unnecessary roughness penalties on Marist Liufau and Markquese Bell on the kickoff.
The Cowboys also had to overcome a 10-yard holding penalty on left guard Tyler Smith.
They faced second-and-23 after a 3-yard loss on a pass from Dak Prescott to Miles Sanders. No matter, Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell grabbed the neck of George Pickens’ jersey on a long pass.
Pickens still nearly caught the ball one-handed but instead it was Mitchell’s 34-yard penalty that set up the Cowboys’ second touchdown.
Three plays later, Javonte Williams had his second 1-yard touchdown and the Cowboys had a 14-7 lead.
A lightening delay in the third quarter was not cool.
The Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game Sept. 4 at Lincoln Financial Field has been suspended because of lightning.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued and lightning was in the area.
According to NFL rules, if there is...
