Dallas Cowboys fans, pundits react on social media after close loss to Eagles

By Lawrence Dow

Updated September 5, 2025 2:59 PM

The Brian Schottenheimer era got started with a loss, as the Dallas Cowboys fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 in the NFL season opener Thursday.

After both offenses got off to a hot start with a combined 41 points in the first half, the teams only combined for three after halftime, and the Eagles held on to secure the victory, thanks in part to several key drops by CeeDee Lamb.

How did social media react to the loss?

Cowboys shoud've won

I don't care
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) September 5, 2025

Rough, rough way to lose Cowboys. So many things to be proud of but to play that well and come up short. That flight home is gonna be brutal. Can’t wait for the rematch. I’ve got Commanders Giants Sunday. See ya from Landover ✌️
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 5, 2025

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— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) September 5, 2025

Just never getting that call in Philly. https://t.co/ayRKaZkdiV
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 5, 2025

Dak legacy drive completely undone by a Top 3 WR in the league. Cruel sport.
— Dave Helman (@davehelman_) September 5, 2025

Huge play at end of ⁦@dallascowboys⁩ @eagles game, and huge missed holding call. Watch #54 who has been terrorizing Philly all night. Yes I am a huge Dallas fan. pic.twitter.com/LiE886NSc5
— Kevin Kelley (@coachkelley1) September 5, 2025

Didn't expect to win tonight. With that being said everything I wanted besides a W happened for the most part. Schotty coached well, the team competed, OLine played solid for the most part, Javonte looked pretty good. I think we're going to be alright
— Dallas Cowboys TN (@DallasCowboysTN) September 5, 2025

Jerry Jones said the reason he traded Micah Parsons was because the Cowboys “needed to stop the run”

The Eagles averaged over 4.5 yards per carry, recorded three carries of 15 yards or
more and scored 3 rushing TDs in a win over Dallas

Mission accomplished… pic.twitter.com/aI3aWNw1ku
— alex brasky (@alexbrasky) September 5, 2025

I’ve just watched CeeDee Lamb drop more passes in one game than Justin Jefferson has dropped in his entire career pic.twitter.com/0dt76zrLFl
— Alec (@Riichter) September 5, 2025

Ceedee Lamb’s 4 drops & Dallas’ lone turnover was the story of the game. So close.

Dallas is going to be better than we think
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 5, 2025

In 17 days Cowboys are 2-1 getting ready to host GB
— Gavin Dawson 🕉 (@gavindawson) September 5, 2025

This story was originally published September 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM.

Lawrence Dow

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.

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