The Dallas Cowboys are facing a tumultuous season, falling to 3-7 after a crushing 34-10 loss to the Texans at home. This season was supposed to break their playoff struggles, especially after the organization invested heavily in star players like CeeDee Lamb ($136 million) and Dak Prescott ($240 million).
Expectations were high, but the results have been disappointing. Prescott is out for the season due to a hamstring injury, and Lamb was recently seen partying just hours after the Texans’ blowout win-a move that has sparked controversy among fans and analysts alike.
Videos of Lamb and defensive back Trevon Diggs partying post-game quickly went viral, dividing Cowboys Nation. While some fans expressed frustration, others defended the players. Jerry Jones‘ son, Stephen Jones, addressed the situation on 105.3 The Fan, stating, “No, I mean, they’re going to work each and every week to make plays in the field. We obviously got to continue to do better. But no, that doesn’t concern me.” His comments suggest that the Cowboys’ leadership isn’t overly concerned about players’ personal lives outside of football.
However, not everyone shares this perspective. Former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe voiced his disapproval on the NightCap podcast with Chad Ochocinco, criticizing the Cowboys’ lack of leadership. “That’s why your Cowboys s- because two of their best players. This is what they’re doing,” Sharpe said. He went on to add, “I would’ve left the stadium with a bag over my head!” Sharpe’s critique highlighted what he sees as a fundamental issue within the organization: “That is the problem that the Cowboys have. They’re devoid of leadership from top to bottom.“
Cowboys supporters call for boycotts
The viral videos also ignited heated discussions among fans on social media. Many questioned the team’s mentality, with one fan stating, “The Dallas Cowboys are not a serious football operation.” Others called for more drastic measures, such as boycotting games: “They don’t care, so neither should anyone who is a fan of this team.”
However, not all reactions were negative. One fan defended the players, saying, “If you have a bad day at work, do you go home and cry? No, of course not. Losers are allowed to have fun too.” Another blamed team ownership: “Good for them. They can only control what they can control. Having a terrible owner shouldn’t bring them down lol.”
As tensions rise in Dallas following their poor performance and off-field controversies, it’s clear that both fans and analysts are divided on how to address the challenges facing the Cowboys this season.
