After a late night at work in Philadelphia, CeeDee Lamb was right back at it on Friday. Though the team had the day off, the wide receiver was spotted at The Star catching balls by himself off a JUGS machine as he tried to self-correct the unfortunate case of the dropsies that he believes cost his team the game in Week 1. His performance- which actually included an entry in the record books- was just one of the hot topics in Cowboys Nation the morning after the team’s 24-20 loss at the hands of the Super Bowl champs.
Our roundup of the day’s headlines covers all the night’s drama, from Mazi Smith’s healthy scratch and George Pickens’s predictable (to Steelers fans) penalty to the one person Sam Williams doesn’t want to talk about and how a favorite lunchbox snack helped save the day in the locker rooms during Monday night’s lightning delay. Who impressed, who struggled, and how Brian Schottenheimer graded out in his head coaching debut: it’s all here… as well as a revelation from Dak Prescott about how the spit heard ’round the league really went down.
Of course, Jalen Carter’s saliva will have fallout in Philly. The defensive tackle spoke about the incident, but the NFL will likely have something to say about it, too. Read on to learn what Eagles QB Jalen Hurts had to say to his teammate, and find out how Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni plans to dole out discipline. Also, an update on the fullback injured on the opening kickoff, and Philadelphia adds a veteran defender just a day after winning their opener.
Around the rest of the league, Micah Parsons may not be a sure thing to make his Packers debut on Sunday, and the edge rusher is already taking veiled shots at his former Cowboys employers with his latest comments. An ex-Cowboy has halted his would-be comeback by suddenly announcing his retirement, Christian McCaffrey has an update on his latest injury scare, and the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t interested in taking over the title of “America’s Team;” they have their sights set higher.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- On off day, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb hits practice field by himself to rectify drops :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Link)
- ‘I need to catch the damn ball’: CeeDee Lamb takes blame for Cowboys’ loss to Eagles :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- CeeDee Lamb is fastest Cowboys receiver to 500 catches (and fifth all-time) :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Out of reach: Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb fail to corral the big moments in loss to Eagles :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Former Steelers WR George Pickens’ immaturity on full display in Cowboys debut vs. Eagles :: Steelers Wire (Link)
- ‘No moral victories’ for Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys in Week 1 loss :: The Mothership (Link)
- Did Dak Prescott spit first? What new video shows about Jalen Carter incident :: USA Today (Link)
- Good, Bad, Ugly: Cowboys’ run D struggles, Miles Sanders’ fumbling among things to fix :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Winners and Losers: Cowboys skill positions drop the bag in opening loss to Eagles :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Grading Brian Schottenheimer’s debut: Cowboys coach fares well vs. Eagles :: USA Today (Link)
- ‘Stop bringing up his name’: Leader has love for Parsons but wants to talk Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys’ Mazi Smith ripped by Cris Collinsworth for being healthy scratch :: SI.com (Link)
- Top pics from Cowboys-Eagles Week 1 battle :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys sideline exclusive: How Uncrustables saved the day during Philly weather delay :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Dak Prescott honors mother on wrist tape before Cowboys vs. Eagles in viral photo :: Bleacher Report (Link)
Philadelphia Eagles News & Headlines
- Jalen Carter awaits discipline from the NFL, which made sportsmanship a priority :: Associated Press (Link)
- Jalen Hurts preaches discipline after Jalen Carter ejection mars Eagles’ win vs. Cowboys :: SI.com (Link)
- Nick Sirianni affirms demand from Jalen Carter after absurd on-field behavior :: Inside the Iggles (Link)
- Eagles FB Ben VanSumeren is out for the year with torn patella tendon :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Za’Darius Smith signs with Eagles: Veteran DL bolsters position group in Philadelphia after win :: CBS Sports (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFL
- Micah Parsons (back) listed as questionable for Packers vs. Lions on Sunday :: NFL.com (Link)
- Micah Parsons takes veiled dig at former Cowboys teammates while praising Packers, says he ‘never liked’ the Lions :: Yahoo Sports (Link)
- Why Amari Cooper retired 9 days after signing with Raiders :: The Sporting News (Link)
- Why the Chiefs have embraced international games :: ESPN (Link)
- 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey plans to play vs. Seahawks after calf injury scare: ‘I feel great’ :: The Athletic (Link)
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