The frustration was immediate and relentless. As CeeDee Lamb watched another crucial pass slip through his fingers Thursday night, thousands of Dallas Cowboys fans took to social media with one unified message: their star receiver had cost them a winnable game against Philadelphia.
How Did Cowboys Fans React to CeeDee Lamb’s Drops?
Lamb became the primary target of Cowboys fans’ anger following the team’s 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. His four critical drops, including a devastating fourth-down miss in the fourth quarter, sparked an immediate social media firestorm that painted him as the villain in Dallas’s season-opening defeat.
One Dallas fan decided to hold down the all-caps keys when offering criticism. This fan headed out to X and let it rip.
CEEDEE YOU IS TRASH DAWG. GOODNIGHT!!!
— Let’s Yap (@LetsYapEagles) September 5, 2025
The anger didn’t stop there. For one fan, a simple four-word message was headed right for Lamb after his inability to deliver in clutch moments. The fan wrote, “CEEDEE YOU BLEW IT.”
Another fan wanted to stuff Lamb into a trash can, writing on X, “Ceedee Lamb IS TRASH.”
Meanwhile, other fans questioned the receiver’s fundamental skills. This fan questioned Lamb’s ability to catch the ball, intimating that he had some hands that could not deliver for the Cowboys.
I’m sorry does CeeDee Lamb have cement hands?
— 08/09 Andris Biedrins (@J__Guerrero) September 5, 2025
Why Were Fans So Frustrated With Lamb’s Performance?
The criticism intensified as fans watched what they considered a winnable game slip away. Here’s another observation about Lamb from a fan who just could not believe what was happening on the field Thursday night. The fan wrote, “CeeDee just sold this game wow”. Another fan had a very direct message he wanted Lamb to hear, simply stating, “F**k CeeDee Lamb. Just retire.”
The drops became a recurring theme in fan criticism. Here’s another Cowboys fan wondering if Lamb has some serious problems catching the ball. This fan offers some direct criticism to the star Cowboys receiver, writing, “CeeDee gotta have the worst hands of any of the top receivers in the league.”
Some fans took a more creative approach to their disappointment, focusing on Lamb’s tendency to disappear when games matter most:
CeeDee Lamb is a magician.
Disappears in every big moment.
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— Front Porch Sports (@FrontPorchU) September 5, 2025
The harsh language continued throughout the night. Is Lamb a bum for his efforts against the Eagles? This fan certainly thinks so, writing, “Ceedee you’re a f**king bum.” While bringing up similar comments, this Cowboys fan added his own thoughts: “Ceedee is an absolute bum.”
The fourth-quarter drops became the focal point of fan anger. Lamb’s key drops in the fourth quarter became front and center as this Dallas fan had a few choice words to share about his effort: “Ceedee you costed us this game bruh, 3 drops in the 4th???!!!”
Did Lamb have “butter hands” out there on the field? Well, this fan certainly thinks so, writing, “My God! Ceedee has lost the Cowboys this game with those butter hands.”
For the game, Lamb finished with seven receptions for 110 yards and no touchdowns, numbers that would typically satisfy most fans. Lamb made seven drops in the entire 2024 season, while he dropped four tonight in the season opener against the Eagles.
However, it was what he didn’t catch that defined his night. Lamb even went to the blue tent late in the game to get checked out for an injury, though the damage to his reputation was already done.
The Cowboys now prepare for their home opener on Sunday, September 14, against the New York Giants. Dallas fans hope Lamb will bounce back from Thursday night’s performance and avoid repeating the drops that cost them their season opener.
Whether the receiver can silence his critics remains to be seen, but the pressure will be enormous when he takes the field at AT&T Stadium.