Inside the NBA’s recent segment about the Dallas Cowboys drew swift reaction from NFL fans after the show discussed the team on ESPN for the first time since moving networks. Commentators and viewers treated the moment as confirmation of the team’s special place in American sports culture.
The exchange began when the studio crew noted ESPN’s habit of devoting extensive coverage to the Dallas, and Charles Barkley mocked the team’s defensive struggles. Social media users seized on that gag as evidence that the team remain unavoidable in national sports conversation, boosting the franchise’s self‑styled identity as “America’s Team.”
Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, Skip Bayless, NFL
Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks down before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Reactions split along predictable lines. Supporters cheered the attention as a sign of prestige and reach, arguing that regular national coverage reinforces the franchise’s status and commercial value. Critics countered that relentless focus on Dallas comes at the expense of more deserving stories, and they pointed to the team’s on‑field problems as reasons the narrative should shift.
Media figures amplified the clip, with sports shows and social feeds replaying the segment and debating whether ESPN’s coverage is fair or disproportionate. Some commentators framed the exchange as light‑hearted television banter that simply reflected ratings dynamics; others said it revealed a deeper habit in U.S. sports media to spotlight legacy franchises regardless of current performance.
For the franchise, the moment served both as a publicity win and an uncomfortable reminder of scrutiny. The franchise has faced criticism for recent roster decisions and defensive lapses, yet the publicity machine around Dallas keeps those debates in the mainstream. Fans at games and online forums treated the Inside the NBA moment as another chapter in the team’s long cultural prominence.
NFL Fans React to Inside the NBA’s Take About the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Fans have shared their thoughts about Inside the NBA talking about the Dak Prescott-led team. This can be seen in a post shared by Sports Center’s official Instagram account.
Talking the Cowboys on Inside The NBA?? 😂 pic.twitter.com/PobMPS5t9h
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 29, 2025
“Proof they’re Americas team. Going out of their way to talk about completely different sports team,” a fan said. “Guess I need to tune in too 😉” another added.
A supporter mentioned, “Classic, nothing gets more reactions than talking Cowboys on Inside The NBA. Fans either cheer, cringe, or start a full-blown debate in the comments instantly. 😂
“It’s that bad, huh,” a follower remarked.
“They are making fun of you clowns,” a commenter posted.
“Americas team for a reason,” a sixth social media user reacted.
Whether one views the segment as flattering or fatiguing, it underscored how entwined the team is with national sports media. The conversation will likely continue as the season progresses and every bit of coverage becomes fodder for fan reaction.
Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, Skip Bayless, NFL
Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) prepares to throw the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
The clip’s viral spread reinforced the Cowboys’ outsized profile and reminded observers that, love them or loathe them, the team remains central to the American sports conversation.
Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass the ball during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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