Jerry Jones is just as shocked as Dallas Cowboys fans are.
On Sunday, the Cowboys owner stood in his suite at AT&T Stadium stunned at the disastrous wild-card round game unfolding before his eyes. The Green Bay Packers had just scored their third touchdown of the game late in the second quarter, while Dallas was being shut out at the time.
After Jordan Love’s 20-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, which gave Green Bay a 20—0 lead, the cameras caught Jones turning away from the game, like a bystander averting his eyes from a fiery car crash.
Jones couldn't watch the Packers celebrate yet another touchdown.
The resulting picture is nothing short of iconic:
Jerry Jones can't watch 😬 pic.twitter.com/IUo630Rwkz
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 14, 2024
Naturally, X (formerly known as Twitter) had jokes, many of which suggested that Jones was looking around for a phone to hire a certain free agent coach fresh out of New England.
Jerry Jones literally turning his back on his team...
— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) January 14, 2024
Yes. This is happening. Cowboys losing 20-0 in WC playoff game. Classic pic.twitter.com/U8YPojjf9i
“What the fuck is happening people?” - Jerry Jones with a great Texas accent pic.twitter.com/NwOYlFFwLK
— Football (@BostonConnr) January 14, 2024
I'm gonna need the camera guy to treat Jerry Jones like Taylor Swift for the remainder of this game.
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) January 14, 2024
Reaction shots to every play from here on out.
Jerry Jones just said call Bill pic.twitter.com/aqZNaFD4wx
— Megan (@MeganMakinMoney) January 14, 2024
Jerry jones in that suite looking for his rifle
— 🪦🦇 (@DEADMAN_pt3) January 14, 2024
Jerry Jones might hire Belichick at halftime.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 14, 2024
The Cowboys entered halftime trailing 27—7, with Prescott throwing for 87 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions.
