It was a stormy night in more ways than one for the Dallas Cowboys, who, after a wild weather delay, scraped past the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 20-17 nail-biter. Yet, despite the dramatic victory, all eyes were on the boiling tension between Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. In what was supposed to be a night of celebration following their record-breaking contract extensions, the two players found themselves in the spotlight for very different reasons.
The game’s start was delayed nearly ninety minutes due to a fierce storm, with lightning and strong winds forcing both teams back to the locker rooms. But the real thunder struck on the field. Early in the first quarter, Prescott threw a critical interception, prompting an emotional outburst from Lamb on the sideline. Though it wasn’t clear what he said, the frustration was visible. Prescott sat stoically on the bench, perhaps replaying the throw in his mind, while Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico speculated on the obvious friction. The NFL world quickly took to social media, fueling rumors of a growing rift between the two Cowboys stars.
This latest spat wasn’t without precedent. Just weeks ago, during a brutal blowout loss to the Ravens, Lamb had voiced his frustration with Prescott’s performance, though he later downplayed the incident. Yet, Sunday’s outburst dredged up memories of that tension, raising concerns that the Cowboys’ chemistry may be cracking at a pivotal moment in the season. After a tumultuous offseason spent negotiating historic contracts for both players, Dallas can’t afford an internal feud.
Despite the shaky start, Prescott rose to the challenge when it mattered most, proving why he’s still the leader of “America’s Team.” Trailing 6-10 heading into the fourth quarter, Prescott ignited a comeback, delivering two clutch touchdown passes. First, he connected with Rico Dowdle on a 22-yard strike to put the Cowboys up 13-10. Though the Steelers quickly retaliated, Prescott sealed the victory with a four-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert on a fourth-and-goal play with just 20 seconds left.
The victory propels Dallas to a 3-2 record, trailing only the Washington Commanders in the NFC East. Meanwhile, the Steelers’ loss drops them to second place in the AFC North, despite having celebrity fan Elon Musk in the stands cheering them on. But amid the celebrations, there’s no doubt the tension between Lamb and Prescott looms large.
As the season marches on, Cowboys fans can only hope the pair can turn their frustrations into fuel for future victories. With high expectations and a turbulent season underway, the spotlight is now firmly on the Dallas Cowboys, whose chemistry will be crucial if they hope to secure a place at the top. Buckle up, because this team drama is far from over.
🚨WOW: #Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb WAS VERY ANGRY & HAD WORDS FOR QB DAK PRESCOTT after his awful interception.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 7, 2024
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It seems to be a weekly occurrence with Lamb having an outburst on the sideline.
(Via NBC)
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