Cowboys’ wide receiver misses touchdown catch, blames sun and calls for curtains in stadium

In the wake of a disappointing 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys found themselves in the spotlight for reasons other than their performance on the field. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caused a stir when he blamed the sun for a missed touchdown catch and suggested that curtains be installed at AT&T Stadium to prevent glare from interfering with play.

The Cowboys’ defeat, which dropped their record to 3-6, was marked by several missed opportunities. One such moment came in the second quarter, with the Cowboys trailing 7-3. Lamb appeared to have a clear shot at a three-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cooper Rush. However, Lamb failed to make the catch, and afterward, he gestured toward his eyes, indicating that the sun’s glare had made it difficult for him to track the ball.

The failed play resulted in a field goal, but the Cowboys’ offense never found its rhythm again, failing to score for the remainder of the game. Lamb, speaking to reporters after the loss, explained the difficulty he had in seeing the ball. “I couldn’t see the ball at all,” he said, adding that the bright sunlight played a major role in his missed opportunity.

When asked if he would be in favor of installing curtains at the stadium to mitigate the issue, Lamb responded without hesitation. “Yes, 1,000%,” he said, clearly frustrated by the glare. A reporter then inquired whether he had spoken to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about the idea. Lamb, seemingly amused by the question, responded, “I mean, y’all are doing my job right now.”

While Lamb’s frustration was evident, Jerry Jones, who also serves as the Cowboys’ general manager, dismissed the sun as a significant factor in the team’s struggles. Jones, speaking to reporters after the game, made it clear that he didn’t view the glare as a valid excuse for the loss. “By the way, we know where the sun is going to be when we decide to flip the coin, so we do know where the damn sun is going to be in our own stadium,” Jones said with a smirk.

The idea of installing curtains or any other form of sun protection, however, was quickly shot down by Jones. When asked why the team didn’t just install curtains to prevent the glare, he responded, “Let’s just tear the damn stadium down and build another one. Are you kidding me?” He went on to explain that every team that plays at AT&T Stadium faces the same challenge, so it was not a unique issue for the Cowboys. “Everybody’s got the same thing. Every team that comes in here has the same issues. They know where the sun’s going to be,” Jones added, brushing off the suggestion.

AT&T Stadium, often referred to as “Jerry’s World,” opened in 2009 and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic stadiums in the NFL. The venue hosts not only Cowboys games but also major events like college football, concerts, and will be a key location during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including one of the tournament’s semifinal matches.

Despite the stadium’s many accolades, the Cowboys have struggled at home this season. With a disappointing 0-4 record at AT&T Stadium so far, the Cowboys will look to turn things around in their next home game against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football, November 18.

For now, it seems the sun is just one more factor the Cowboys will have to contend with as they try to salvage their season. While CeeDee Lamb and other players may feel the glare is an issue, it’s clear that Jerry Jones believes the solution lies in better performance, not in structural changes to the stadium. Fans will have to wait and see whether the Cowboys can overcome their home-field struggles and whether the sun continues to play a part in their fortunes.