The Dallas Cowboys’ challenging season has taken another hit, not on the field, but off it. As the team prepares for a critical Week 12 NFC East showdown against the Washington Commanders, ESPN personality Pat McAfee delivered a fiery critique of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones during The Pat McAfee Show, sparking fresh debates about the franchise’s trajectory.
“Your team sucks, your building sucks, and a lot of people are starting to think you suck,” McAfee bluntly declared, addressing the Cowboys’ struggles with brutal honesty. He highlighted a season marred by five consecutive home blowout losses and an inability to maintain a lead at AT&T Stadium for more than two minutes and 15 seconds all year.
McAfee also took aim at the infamous home-field issues plaguing the Cowboys. He cited kicker Brandon Aubrey’s recent missed field goal, suggesting it was influenced by alterations made to the field for a high-profile boxing event. The segment also underscored other persistent problems, including a malfunctioning stadium roof and disruptive sunlight, which critics argue are emblematic of deeper organizational failures.
Jones has faced mounting criticism for offseason roster decisions, including the departure of 11 veteran players and a lack of meaningful additions, leaving the team ill-equipped to handle injuries like Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring detachment. While Jones confidently proclaimed the Cowboys were “all-in” before the season, the reality has been a roster stretched thin and playoff hopes rapidly fading.
As the Cowboys prepare to host the Commanders, the pressure is on to deliver a performance that could stem the tide of criticism. But with fans and analysts questioning everything from roster construction to game-day operations, Dallas finds itself battling more than just its division rivals—it’s fighting to salvage its reputation.
