The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night to close out Week 7. They gave their offense a jolt, and CeeDee Lamb was right in the middle of it.
After two weeks that looked like a step back, Dallas finally got rolling again behind its star receiver. Lamb finished with five catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns, and while the box score tells part of the story, the wildest moment tied to his night came off the field.
A photo Lamb posted on Instagram caught fire online almost immediately, but it was the crowd reaction that turned the image into a full-blown viral moment. One Cowboys fan, wearing a No. 88 jersey, was spotted chugging a bottle of Don Julio Tequila as Lamb celebrated in front of an unhappy Eagles crowd.
The moment got even bigger once video surfaced. That clip shows the fan fully feeling the effects of the tequila, dancing in opposing fans’ faces while being escorted out of Lincoln Financial Field. He also flashed a mocking “fly Eagles fly” gesture, turning a celebration into a scene that Cowboys fans clearly loved.
The online reaction made the fan an instant legend.
Good morning my fellow Cowboys fans. This is going to be my energy all day 😂
Lamb’s night wasn’t just about one viral fan, though. Through seven games, he’s up to 53 catches, which ranks third in the league, along with 651 receiving yards, good for second, and six touchdown grabs, which leaves him tied for second. He’s putting up elite numbers, and the confidence is obvious.
He’ll have another chance to build on that production when the Cowboys return home in Week 8 to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX, with Kenny Albert handling play-by-play, Greg Olsen on color commentary, and Pam Oliver reporting from the sidelines.
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