The Detroit Lions absolutely destroyed the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, delivering a 47-9 thrashing that fans, particularly those cheering against “America’s Team,” won’t soon forget. And if anyone enjoyed the Cowboys’ epic downfall, it was none other than ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Taking his Cowboys trolling to the next level, Smith went straight to Instagram post-game to revel in the misery of Cowboys fans — especially calling out their owner, Jerry Jones, on what was supposed to be a celebratory 82nd birthday.
As if the loss wasn’t painful enough, it marked the Cowboys’ worst home defeat in Jones’ 35 years as owner, and their biggest blowout since 2010. Adding insult to injury, this lopsided loss came without the Cowboys reaching the end zone a single time. The Cowboys, decimated by injuries to key players like Micah Parsons, gave up scoring drives on nine full Lions possessions. Five offensive turnovers sealed their fate, and Lions fans and Stephen A. Smith enjoyed every second of it.
After the game, Jones addressed the media, painfully aware of how poorly his team performed in front of their loyal fans. “This was very concerning, very humbling,” Jones said, per LoneStarLive.com. “We’ve got a lot of work to do.” Yet, in classic Jerry Jones fashion, he dismissed any talk of replacing head coach Mike McCarthy, telling reporters, “I’m not considering it. I’m not going hypothetical with you about whether I’d consider a coaching change.”
Stephen A. Smith has long been vocal about Jones’ stubbornness and has often mocked his claim to being a top GM, reminding fans that the Cowboys haven’t seen a Super Bowl in nearly three decades. In his latest takedown, Smith savored what might be his biggest “I told you so” moment yet, as the Cowboys crumbled in front of their home crowd. With Jones seemingly doubling down on his decisions, Stephen A. and the rest of the NFL world may have the last laugh.
