The Dallas Cowboys’ latest home game ended in a frustrating 34-6 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, extending their home-game losing streak at AT&T Stadium.
Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ star pass rusher, returned from a high ankle sprain with a strong start, recording two sacks in the first half. Despite the defense’s efforts, however, Dallas struggled to turn critical turnovers into touchdowns, missing key opportunities to score.
The first half showcased Dallas’s defensive intensity, with the team achieving five sacks against Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, tying a 25-year record. An end-zone interception by Trevon Diggs and a crucial strip-sack by Parsons, recovered by Eric Kendricks, placed Dallas within striking distance of a touchdown at the Eagles’ 6-yard line.
Unfortunately, a potential touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb fell short when Lamb lost sight of the ball due to the stadium’s intense sunlight. “I couldn’t see the ball,” Lamb admitted. “Couldn’t see the ball, at all. The sun.” When questioned about installing stadium curtains, he responded emphatically, “Yes, 1,000 percent.”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed the concerns with a hint of exasperation, saying, “Well, let’s tear the damn stadium down and build another one. Are you kidding me?… Everybody has the same thing. Every team that comes in here has the same issues.” Jones defended the stadium’s design, maintaining that the sunlight adds to the Cowboys’ “home-field advantage,” even though curtains could easily resolve the issue.
Following the game, Parsons discussed the defense’s commitment to supporting the team’s injury-laden offense, referencing a recent team message about being the “light.” “We had a great message in chapel this week. You got to be the light even when other sides, that offense light isn’t shining as hard as past,” he noted. “We needed their juice to pick us up. We got to be the offense’s light this time… We got to hold them to three.”
As frustrations build among fans, players, and coaches, the Cowboys look ahead to a Week 11 matchup against quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. With playoff hopes diminishing, Dallas must find ways to improve offensive consistency and capitalize on defensive strengths.
This next game, held at night and free from the sun’s glare, is a vital chance for the Cowboys to regain momentum and keep their season alive.
