Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ dreams of lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy were triumphantly doused by the 49ers. From the start of the season, the Cowboys’ owner raised eyebrows with these lofty expectations but the team’s upward trajectory made his hopes a possibility.
Unfortunately, Dak Prescott and his squad could not follow through at a crucial stage. And the statistics that back fans’ keen interest in the Cowboys’ success may add to their misery.
Jerry Jones may not be that keen on this statistic after his squad’s loss
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After the Cowboys’ divisional round exit, the NFL world bore witness to some cracked TV screens from distraught Cowboys fans. But, the latest reports show that the Cowboys didn’t just disappoint their fan base.
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According to ‘NFLonFox’s Instagram post, the Cowboys versus 49ers game garnered a massive audience.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys suffered a 19-12 loss in front of 45.7 million viewers who had tuned in to watch the game. Those numbers make the game the second most-watched divisional playoff game. After a bizarre final play from the Cowboys that solidified the 49ers’ win, fans were left to mope in their misery. Here’s what some of them had to say about the statistical update on Instagram.
Jones and the Cowboys fans taste the bitterness of defeat yet again
Jerry Jones’ squad had the eyes of millions watching them. Cowboys fans, who may or may not be surprised by the heightened interest in their showdown, took to the comments to share their thoughts.
Despite their loss, loyal fans proudly gushed about their team. One fan proudly stated, “They hate us but they always watch us”
Another user proclaimed that the Cowboys are America’s team, “It’s Americas team cause All of America tunes in to watch the Dallas Cowboys”
This user said, “NFL could’ve made more money if we were in the superbowl jus saying😪”
Another user alluded to the videos of distraught Cowboys fans circling online, “Wonder what the stat for broken tvs in Dallas was.”
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One user took a shot at the Cowboys, “That many people were invested in seeing dem boys lose”
This sad fan declared, “And I’m mad about the loss”
One user added fuel to the fire by saying, “Just so you know, we only watching the Cowboys to see y’all lose😂”
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There’s no doubt the team will hope to return with vengeance next season. Until such time the Cowboys’ management will ponder ways to make their squad indomitable. Fans, on the other hand, will take their time to recover from the bitter taste of defeat. They will also hope that Jerry Jones prioritizes the search for a new kicker before next season.
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