It has been decades since Jerry Jones celebrated the Dallas Cowboys lifting a Super Bowl trophy, yet the franchise continues to be measured against its past success.
Since purchasing the team in 1989, Jones oversaw three championship victories, but the glory days feel increasingly distant, with Dallas not returning to the big game since 1996.
That prolonged absence from the NFL’s biggest stage has now been dragged into an unexpected and unfortunate comparison involving Tiger Woods.
Sheriff shares details about Tiger Woods’ crash in Florida
The golf legend made headlines again following a rollover crash in Jupiter, Florida. While Woods avoided major injuries, the incident led to charges of DUI and property damage after his vehicle struck another car and flipped.
The situation quickly caught the attention of social media, where one post drew a stark and controversial parallel between Woods and the Cowboys.
“Since 1997 Tiger Woods has as many DUIs and car crashes as the Dallas Cowboys have playoff wins,” East Bay Chris tweeted.
A harsh comparison rooted in numbers
The viral remark was not without statistical backing. Since 1997, the Cowboys have managed just four playoff victories, a surprisingly low return for one of the NFL’s most valuable and recognizable franchises.
Over that same period, Woods has been involved in four significant car accidents, occurring in 2009, 2017, 2021, and most recently in 2026.
In addition to those incidents, Woods has faced two arrests tied to impaired or reckless driving.
While the comparison is clearly tongue in cheek, it underscores how both the player and the franchise have faced turbulent stretches in very different ways.
Dallas’ struggles are not limited to distant history either. The team has failed to reach the postseason in each of the last two seasons, adding further frustration for fans still waiting for a deep playoff run.
Draft hope offers a potential turning point
Despite recent disappointments, Jones and the Cowboys have an opportunity to reshape their future in the upcoming NFL draft. After finishing the 2025 campaign with a 7-9-1 record, Dallas holds two valuable first round selections.
The team owns the No. 12 overall pick, along with the No. 20 selection acquired from Green Bay.
Reports suggest the Cowboys are targeting reinforcements at edge rusher and running back, aiming to address key weaknesses.
Whether those decisions will help end the long wait for postseason success remains to be seen, but for now, the comparison to Woods serves as a reminder of just how far the franchise has drifted from its dominant past.
