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Michael Irvin warns Cowboys of potential laughing stock status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Michael Irvin warns Cowboys of potential laughing stock status

Summary

Michael Irvin criticized the Dallas Cowboys following their 28-20 loss to the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Quarterback Dak Prescott urged fans to remain loyal despite frustrations over a lengthy postseason drought. After failing to improve their defensive performance, which ranked last in the league last season, the Cowboys face heightened scrutiny going into their Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Irvin emphasized the urgency for the team to rebound or risk becoming a laughing stock, referencing three decades without a Super Bowl appearance as a significant point of concern.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lost to Giants 28-20 in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
•Irvin warns Cowboys face embarrassment if they don't improve.
•Dallas' defense allowed 394 yards against the Giants.
•Next game is against the Washington Commanders in Week 2.
•Team ownership expressed confidence despite ongoing struggles.

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4:11 PMYahoo Sports — “Fools of the NFL”: Michael Irvin Sends Brutal Warning to Cowboys Over Becoming a Laughing Stock

What they're saying

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“If they’re a real fan, they’ll stick with it. They’ll trust it,” said quarterback Dak Prescott after the Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants.
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