‘I think [he] hates Dak!’ Fans defend Cowboys QB from Troy Aikman’s sharp criticisms

By Peter Dawson

December 10, 2018 1:17 PM

Dak Prescott wasn’t his best self on Sunday, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble.

But he also led a late game-tying drive in the fourth quarter and connected with wide receiver Amari Cooper for the game-winning score in overtime.

The 29-23 win over the Philadelphia Eagles all but sealed this year’s NFC East title for Jerry Jones’ team.

And while many fans were frustrated by Prescott’s up-and-down day, most defended his performance.

Especially against Fox broadcaster and ex-Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman.

Here are the best reactions on social media:

I think Troy Aikman hates Dak! #DallasCowboy #IBelieve
— Jamie Branch (@jamitx) December 9, 2018

I love how @TroyAikman just hyped dak terrible throw
— Stephen (@S2R2Y) December 9, 2018

Watch your mouth now, Troy Aikman-that receiver missed the catch b/c he took his eyes off the ball and tried to run before he secured it.
— RideOut (@sandyridr) December 9, 2018

Fox really needs to stop letting joe buck and Troy Aikman call Eagles games
— Florian (@Flobashi) December 9, 2018

I forgot that @TroyAikman NEVER made a bad throw in his whole career. That must be why he is considered the GOAT.
— Jimmie Evans (@MSU_Alum95) December 9, 2018

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman must hate Dak. Catchable balls that get dropped they say he wasn't pinpoint accurate and pinpoint passes they say the WRs made great plays. It's ALWAYS Daks fault for these 2 clowns.
— Read These Nikes (@CALMandWITTY) December 9, 2018

@TroyAikman the King of backhanded compliments when it comes to Dallas Cowboys. #ShutUpTroy
— ErnestAG (@Ernest_A_G) December 9, 2018

@TroyAikman why do you sound so butthurt when doing a Dallas game? Every week you fill half the time trashing dak. Dude it’s ok you got your gold jacket as the tenth best QB of the 90’s bc you were a cowboy. Be grateful and stop being bitter.
— Wayne Graves (@WayneGraves32) December 9, 2018

Troy Aikman throwing all kinds of shade Dak Prescott's way!#GoCowboys
— Preston Davis (@PrestonEDavis) December 9, 2018

hey @TroyAikman, @brett_maher seemed pretty confident about that one.#62yards #CowboysNation #RecordBreaker pic.twitter.com/E4lFhxGEwg
— Ron Heinrichs (@ronheinrichs) December 9, 2018

Troy Aikman can’t take watching Dak’s inaccuracy anymore he’s throwing shade at Dak now. You gotta love it. Jerry I pray you don’t pay Dak. I can’t take his play anymore. #NFL #DallasCowboys #PhiladelphiaEagles
— Erik Booker (@BookerErik) December 9, 2018

The first half ends with Troy Aikman explaining how Dak Prescott’s inaccuracy led to more Dallas points. About sums it up
— Mike Sands (@Mike_Sands) December 9, 2018

Troy Aikman Really Be Slick Hating On Dakota Prescott As A Color Commentator For The Cowboys Game!!! No Ric Flair Moment!!!
— COACH R. SLOCUM (@mo_2_vate) December 9, 2018

Can @TroyAikman say anything positive about the cowboys?! The eagles fumble the ball & he mentions how many fumbles @dak has?! Come on now can we get a new commentator?!?
— Shae(@lashae_keith) December 9, 2018

Remember when Troy Aikman said we were out of field goal range? BWAHAHAHAH https://t.co/TVt1HuZAE6
— Marc Sotelo (@SoTurtle_) December 9, 2018

It's difficult to listen to Troy Aikman and Joe Buck announcing a football game. It seems that Troy wants the Cowboys to never win another championship just to preserve his legacy. While, as a Cowboys fan since 1975, I appreciate what he's done, he's not a good announcer.
— Joseph Beaubien (@beaubien_j) December 9, 2018

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