Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is under fire after two costly mistakes in the team’s season-opening defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Fans took to social media to vent their frustration, blaming Lamb for failing to deliver when it mattered most.

The crucial drops

Lamb’s first error came early in the second half, but it was his late-game mistake that drew the heaviest criticism. With just over two minutes left and the Cowboys trailing by four, quarterback Dak Prescott launched a perfectly timed deep throw down the middle. Lamb extended his arms but failed to secure the ball, which slipped through his hands before hitting the turf.

The drop nearly turned into an interception and ended Dallas’ chance to mount a comeback, leaving fans furious.

Social media erupts

“There’s no excuse—he has to catch that,” one fan posted on X.

Another wrote, “I’ve just watched CeeDee Lamb drop more passes in one game than Justin Jefferson has dropped in his entire career.”

A third added, “Damn, this is literally your only job! Two massive drops. You make millions—to catch the football—when the game is on the line. Smh CeeDee Lamb!!”

Others were equally harsh, calling it a performance that “flipped the script on the game” and even suggesting Prescott did “everything right” while Lamb failed to deliver.

What it means for Dallas

The Cowboys’ offense showed flashes of potential, but Lamb’s miscues overshadowed Prescott’s efforts and ultimately cost the team momentum in a tightly contested rivalry clash. With the NFL season just beginning, all eyes will now be on whether Lamb can bounce back from this wave of criticism in the weeks ahead.