The Dallas Cowboys’ recent struggles were highlighted once again during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but it wasn’t just the team’s performance making headlines. A glaring problem—quite literally—has once more put Jerry Jones under the microscope.
Trailing 7-3, the Cowboys had a chance to seize the lead when Cooper Rush targeted CeeDee Lamb. But the pass fell incomplete, and replays revealed why: Lamb never saw the ball, blinded by the infamous sunlight streaming through AT&T Stadium’s windows.
Ready for fight night ⏳#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/vCBTJJWcAJ
— AT&T Stadium (@ATTStadium) November 15, 2024
This isn’t a new issue. For years, the blinding glare has disrupted gameplay, yet Jones has consistently brushed off questions about installing curtains or shades. When asked about potential fixes, his sarcasm was palpable: “Well, let’s just tear down the stadium and build a new one,” he snapped at reporters.
A Simple Fix, Proven Possible
Ironically, the stadium will soon host an entirely different spectacle: the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. And guess what? The organizers took action where Jones has not.
Can confirm: Curtains (owner’s decision) are ACTIVE tonight at AT&T Stadium for #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/oGD5m1UCZd
— Joey Hayden (@_joeyhayden) November 15, 2024
Images from inside the stadium reveal curtains pulled over the notorious windows, effectively eliminating the glare. The adjustment, made for a boxing match, underscores what players and fans have been pointing out for years: the issue is solvable.
Priorities in Question
The move has only intensified criticism of Jones. By refusing to address the issue for football games, Jones not only frustrates fans but undermines his own players. Lamb’s missed catch is just one of many examples of how the sun’s glare has impacted critical plays over the years.
Let the circus begin! #PAULTYSON pic.twitter.com/etJt5LjMbg
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) November 15, 2024
This latest example leaves little doubt: if the glare can be fixed for a fight, it could be addressed for games too. But as long as Jones dismisses the issue, Cowboys players and fans will continue to pay the price for his stubbornness.
Meanwhile, the curtains for Tyson and Paul stand as a glaring reminder of what could—and should—be done.
