Lamar Jackson just fired a cheeky shot across the bow at the Dallas Cowboys, telling everyone what he really thinks of their “America’s Team” nickname before their big game in Brazil. This isn’t just a friendly jab either; Jackson’s got history against them, and he’s not letting up.
That ‘America’s Team’ Tag? Jackson’s Not Buying It
We all know the story of “America’s Team,” right? It all kicked off in 1978 with NFL Films producer Bob Ryan dropping that iconic line: “No matter where they play, their fans are there to greet them. Their faces are recognized by fans all across this country. The sum total of their stars are a galaxy. They are the Dallas Cowboys … America’s Team.” Since then, that moniker has been mocked, belittled, you name it, by every other fanbase in the league. Now, with the Cowboys heading overseas to Brazil, Lamar Jackson, Baltimore’s star quarterback, decided it was his turn to take a swing. ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reported that when the “America’s Team” nickname came up, Jackson just smiled and hit ’em with a classic: “This is America, that’s Brazil.” Talk about a mic drop before a game on foreign soil!
Lamar’s Got a 2-0 Record, and He’s Not Sweating the Field
This isn’t some random trash talk, either. Jackson has straight up owned Dallas in his career. He’s got two wins and zero losses against the so-called “America’s Team.” The most recent matchup saw him sling for 182 yards and absolutely tear it up on the ground for another 87. He even punched in two touchdowns in a 28-25 victory that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score suggests, with Dallas scoring 19 points in the final quarter. The man simply gets it done against them. Now, concerns are floating around about the field conditions in Rio, but Jackson isn’t letting that rattle him. He’s reportedly focused on one thing: getting another win, saying “he can’t worry about that.” That’s the mindset of a true competitor.
Baltimore needs to get back on track after a tough loss to the Saints, and this Brazil matchup is a huge opportunity. Jackson’s comments are just a tiny piece of the global spectacle, but you gotta wonder what kind of fuel it’ll add to the fire for the Cowboys. Can they finally get a win against Lamar? Or will he keep his perfect record intact on foreign soil? We’ll see how it all plays out this weekend.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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