The Dallas Cowboys secured a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving, claiming their first home win of the season. It was a long-awaited achievement for the team, and linebacker Micah Parsons didn’t hold back in sharing his thoughts.
Micah Parsons Responds to Critics After Giants Victory
Following the win, Parsons delivered a powerful message during the team’s postgame interview on Fox Sports and later shared his feelings on X.
In the interview, Parsons emphasized the team’s determination and belief in themselves.
“To be honest, it’s really been why not us? Everybody counted us out,” said Parsons, who recorded 1.5 sacks in the game. “It was just like, enough is enough. We know who we got, we know what we can do here. And I believe in every one of these guys. I believe we are going to turn it around and make a run.”
On X, Parsons kept it brief but confident, posting, “We ain’t done.”
Currently sitting at 5-7, the Cowboys remain in the playoff hunt but face a challenging road ahead. They’ll need strong performances over the coming weeks, especially with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott sidelined by injury.
Parsons addressed the criticism the team has faced, dismissing the negativity.
“There has been a lot of trash-talk out there,” Parsons said. “Talking about, what difference can we make? Man, we still got some guys coming back… I’m telling you right now, we coming.”
Mike McCarthy Reflects on First Home Win
In the postgame press conference, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spoke about the significance of securing the team’s first home victory of the season.
“I mean, you have to recognize the way we’ve played in the past here. The crowd,” McCarthy said. “It’s an incredible place to compete. Our fans are great. So yes, it was definitely overdue. It was important to get the win on a lot of fronts, but it was really important to get a home win.”
When asked about what he was thankful for this Thanksgiving, McCarthy expressed gratitude for his players and their commitment.
“I’m thankful for what each and every one of [my players] does every day,” he said. “The way they first start personally, how they represent the Dallas Cowboys. They do the extra. A lot is asked of them, and they never complain. They don’t blink with it, so I am very proud of them for that.”
McCarthy also acknowledged the sacrifices players and their families make, highlighting their role in the team’s success.
Cooper Rush on the Victory
Backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who stepped in for the injured Prescott, shared his thoughts on the win.
“We just needed that one last week to kind of get the ball running,” Rush said. “We felt that victory feeling in the locker room postgame last week.”
He commended his teammates for their performance during a short week of preparation and expressed optimism moving forward.
“I’m really proud of these guys for what they did this week,” Rush said. “Everyone’s feeling good.”
