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Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer has filed an official complaint to the NFL after three controversial no-calls in the 27-24 loss to the Eagles.

September 9, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA

The Dallas Cowboys walked out of Lincoln Financial Field not only with a 27–24 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles but also with plenty of frustration. Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer is publicly pressing the NFL for answers after what he insists were “three critical no-calls that flipped the game’s outcome.”

Schottenheimer didn’t hide his anger in his postgame press conference:
“We’ve submitted those three missed calls to the league because they changed the result. This isn’t about making excuses — it’s about fairness. Our players should have a level playing field, and it can’t feel like the Cowboys are being officiated under a different standard.”

The Three Controversial Moments

Holding on Sam Williams (4th Quarter)
With the game hanging in the balance, Jalen Hurts managed to extend a key drive. Cowboys pass rusher Sam Williams appeared to be grabbed and held by an Eagles lineman, preventing what looked like a sure sack. No flag came, and the Eagles closed the drive with a 45-yard Jake Elliott field goal — ultimately the deciding points. Cowboys fans quickly took to social media, blasting the missed call as a “game-changer.”

Punch from Tyler Guyton (1st Quarter)
Earlier, replays showed Eagles tackle Tyler Guyton seemingly taking a swing at Ogbo Okoronkwo during a blocking exchange. The play could have easily been called unnecessary roughness, but no penalty was issued. Instead, Philadelphia capitalized with a Saquon Barkley touchdown a few snaps later. Cowboys backers pointed out that a 15-yard flag in that moment might have altered the early momentum.

Late Hit on Dak Prescott (2nd Quarter)
Another flashpoint came when Dak Prescott scrambled toward the sideline. After he stepped out of bounds, Eagles linebacker Zack Baun made clear contact. Many believed it qualified as a late hit, but the refs kept their flags down. Instead of a 15-yard boost, the Cowboys were forced to punt.

Fallout and Fan Reaction

Cowboys Nation voiced outrage across X and Reddit, while Eagles fans argued that calls were missed both ways. Still, given the rivalry and the slim three-point margin, the three controversial moments carried outsized weight.

For Schottenheimer, this goes beyond just one result:
“This isn’t about blaming officials on every play. It’s about making sure fairness is upheld when the stakes are highest. Our guys fought too hard for the outcome to be shaped by officiating mistakes.”

The Cowboys now shift their focus to Week 2, but both the narrow defeat and the officiating controversy continue to linger.

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