The Dallas Cowboys entered this season with high hopes, but their 3-2 start has not lived up to expectations. Injuries are piling up, and the team’s performance has been inconsistent. As a result, frustrations are boiling over on the sidelines, especially between two of the team’s biggest stars: quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
The Cowboys committed big money to Prescott this offseason, making him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history. Similarly, Lamb received a massive contract extension, placing immense pressure on both players to deliver. However, the team’s early-season struggles have led to visible tension, particularly between these two key players.
The First Incident: Week 3 vs. Ravens
The first sign of frustration came in Week 3 during the Cowboys’ loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Down 21-6 at halftime, Dallas was struggling offensively, and Lamb was visibly upset.
Cameras caught him expressing his frustration toward Prescott, with some viewers speculating that Lamb said, “throw me the f— ball.” Lamb’s frustration was understandable, as he had fumbled in the red zone earlier in the game, contributing to the team’s poor performance.
CeeDee Lamb yelling at Dak Prescott 😳 pic.twitter.com/RIpbxzEWS8
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) September 22, 2024
Despite the heated exchange, Lamb later took accountability for his actions. “I failed myself, and obviously, I failed the team,” Lamb said, admitting that his emotions got the best of him. He emphasized the need to move forward and promised that his focus and performance would improve.
Lamb also addressed his relationship with Prescott, reassuring fans that their bond remains strong. “Our relationship, if anything, has gotten stronger,” Lamb explained. “We’re brothers to the end. You’re going to make up in the end.”
The Second Dispute: Week 5 vs. Steelers
The tension resurfaced in Week 5, when the Cowboys faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. Right before halftime, Prescott threw an interception in the end zone after trying to connect with Lamb.
Lamb, visibly upset, exchanged words with Prescott on the sidelines. While Prescott was focused on reviewing the play on his tablet, announcers Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico noted the tension and pointed out Prescott’s calm reaction.
Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico weigh in on a conversation CeeDee Lamb had with Dak Prescott after a bad interception.
Collinsworth: I’ll let you read your own lips. At Dak. Dak doesn’t react at all. Doesn’t look good.
Tirico: Not a bit. Not a bit. pic.twitter.com/6kTAygmljS
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 7, 2024
This time, neither Prescott nor Lamb has commented much on the incident, but the sideline argument was once again in the spotlight, raising questions about their chemistry and the overall state of the Cowboys’ offense.
Moving Forward
While Prescott, Lamb, and head coach Mike McCarthy have remained quiet about the latest altercation, the media and fans will continue to speculate as long as the Cowboys’ offense underperforms. Both players are under immense pressure to justify their hefty contracts, and these sideline disputes are only amplifying the scrutiny they face.
The Cowboys still have plenty of time to turn things around, but if they don’t, the spotlight will remain on Prescott and Lamb’s relationship, as well as their ability to lead this team to success. For now, Dallas fans will be watching closely, hoping that the passion and frustration between these two stars can lead to better results on the field.
