The Dallas Cowboys faced a disappointing 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, with frustrations mounting over a crucial incompletion due to the sun's glare at AT&T Stadium. All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb expressed his frustration at losing sight of the ball in the sun during a potential scoring play in the first half. The unique east-west alignment of the stadium allows sunlight to shine through the windows on the west side during afternoon games, causing visibility challenges for players.
Lamb's plea for curtains to mitigate the sun's impact was met with resistance from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who adamantly rejected the idea, citing prior knowledge of the sun's positioning during games. Despite the ongoing debate about the sun's interference, Jones emphasized that all teams playing at AT&T Stadium face the same challenges and that the issue is not specific to the Cowboys.
The Cowboys, currently on a four-game losing streak, are also grappling with the potential loss of quarterback Dak Prescott to season-ending surgery for a torn hamstring. The team's struggles at home, including five consecutive losses at AT&T Stadium, have been compounded by turnovers in recent games.
Head coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged the team's need to address turnovers as a priority, regardless of the lineup on the field. With the upcoming Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants looming, the Cowboys are under pressure to rectify their performance and secure a much-needed victory.
Despite the ongoing challenges, the Cowboys remain focused on improving their game and overcoming obstacles both on and off the field. The debate over the sun's impact at AT&T Stadium continues to be a point of contention, with players and management seeking solutions to enhance gameplay and minimize distractions in future matchups.
