Major oops alert! The Dallas Cowboys tried a bold fake punt against the Houston Texans — and it bombed spectacularly. NFL fans pulled no punches, flooding X (formerly Twitter) with memes, jokes, and endless “What were they thinking?” takes.
In trying to outsmart the game, the Cowboys made a mistake, and fans won’t let this disaster fade anytime soon.
Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes Slip as Fans Rip Into Disastrous Fake Punt
The Cowboys were hoping for a statement win against the Texans — instead, they gave the internet a viral disaster to chew on. With their playoff hopes slipping (currently 3-6, third in the NFC East), the Cowboys decided to go for a bold fake punt against the Texans. Spoiler: it was a trainwreck.
Fans wasted no time roasting the team, with one even saying, “You might as well wave a white flag,” perfectly capturing the mood of the game.
You might as well wave a white flag lol
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) November 19, 2024
The reactions were nothing short of savage. One fan tweeted, “I’m starting to think the Cowboys might not be very good,” expressing his disappointment with the team.
I’m starting to think the Cowboys might not be very good
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 19, 2024
Another chimed in with, “The Cowboys have quit and it’s beautiful.”
It wasn’t just the failed fake punt that caught fire — it was the sense that the team had completely lost its spark.
The Cowboys have quit and it's beautiful.
— Sean Green (@seantgreen) November 19, 2024
As one fan put it, “This game was over on the first play. Absolute comedy.”
But the vitriol didn’t stop there. A fan even took a shot at the stadium, tweeting, “And the stadium is falling apart.”
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Clearly, this was about the broader frustration with the Cowboys’ lack of direction this season.
At 3-6, the pressure on head coach Mike McCarthy is mounting. The Cowboys’ disastrous play (and even worse reactions) only raised more questions. Will they regroup or continue spiraling? The way things are going, they may need to wave a white flag.
McCarthy Out, Coach Prime In? Cowboys’ Future in Question
McCarthy’s seat’s getting hotter! Sinking fast at 3-6, and with each loss, the pressure mounts on the head coach. Enter Deion Sanders, a name that’s quickly rising as a top candidate for the Cowboys’ head coaching gig.
The former Cowboys star, now leading the Colorado Buffaloes revival in the Big 12, has the NFL world splitting up with rumors he could make a jump to the pros — and the Cowboys’ job could be calling.
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McCarthy reportedly listed his $5.7 million mansion in Allen, Texas, a major sign he’s prepping for his next career move. While McCarthy had strong seasons between 2021 and 2023 (12-5 record each year), the Cowboys never made it past the Divisional Round. This season’s collapsing as well — with major injuries to players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons.
As McCarthy’s future looks uncertain, Coach Prime might just be inching closer to a new job in the NFL. The Cowboys’ next chapter is beginning to take shape.