D-Lineman gives Broncos ‘America’s Team’ label before Cowboys clash

The Denver Broncos host the Dallas Cowboys in the Mile High City this Sunday. This contest should be one of the better games of the Week 8 slate, as the Broncos are currently sitting atop the AFC West standings at 5-2. The Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 7 to improve to 3-3-1.

When the Cowboys are next on the schedule, it brings a little extra motivation out of players. The Cowboys have the biggest fan base in the NFL, and taking them on is essentially a prime-time game. Many players get excited to face them. In this case, Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers took a slight jab at the Cowboys and the fanbase.

“You ask me, the Broncos are America’s team.”

Since 1978, the Cowboys have been known as America’s team. A film producer called them that in a highlight reel, and it suck ever since. Today, you hear a lot of fans and, in this case, a professional athlete, label his team “America’s team.”

It’s nothing more than a humorous jab.

However, there is nothing humorous about Franklin-Myers’ game. The edge rusher has 11 tackles on the season with three sacks. He is an elite pass rusher who takes a lot of pressure off of Jonathon Cooper, Zach Allen, and Nik Bonitto. With how the Broncos play defense, Franklin-Myers playing at an elite level gives them a major boost. The defense is very good.

The defense will be tasked with trying to shut down Dak Prescott, who is playing at a high level right now. Prescott has his star receiver back, CeeDee Lamb, paired alongside George Pickens. Pat Surtain II and the secondary will aim to contain them. Lamb scored on a 74-yard touchdown in the win over the Commanders.

A win for either side puts their playoff chances in a much better position. The Cowboys have the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders next on the schedule. They have a real shot at four straight wins before taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions in consecutive games.