Young Dolphins Fan Was in Utter Disbelief Over Red Zone Penalty vs. Cowboys
The Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys battled in a nail-biter of a game on Sunday that carried massive postseason implications for both teams.
For the Dolphins, a win would punch their ticket to the playoffs with two games left to play in the regular season, while the Cowboys needed a win to stay atop the NFC East standings.
Late in the fourth quarter the Cowboys were trailing 19–13 and facing fourth-and-goal from the Miami four-yard line, giving the Dolphins a chance to seal the win. While Dak Prescott’s pass dropped incomplete, a flag was thrown on the play for defensive pass interference.
The call inspired quite the reaction out of one young Dolphins fan.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 25, 2023
Fans were immediately able to relate to the young fan’s impassioned plea for justice.
As someone who has cried many times for the Fins in her 4 decades on Earth...Get used to it kiddo. ???? https://t.co/Se4SZ3mV8K
— Shannon Spake (@ShannonSpake) December 25, 2023
You’re lucky to inherit these dolphins cause boy this was me by 4 pm every Sunday for a decade plus https://t.co/gUWYmH21X1
— Łå (@LouisArtisan) December 25, 2023
This was ABSOLUTELY 100% ME at that age.
— Mikey in DFW (@MDWDFW) December 25, 2023
Kid’s gonna grow up and be awesome. https://t.co/f1rW0iLlLQ
Welcome. This is what it’s going to feel like forever. https://t.co/rdON9wH3We
— Drea Blackwell (@KSBWDrea) December 25, 2023
This has been my entire Dolphins fandom, kid. Get used to it. https://t.co/yeXSDWWDGu
— George???????????????? (@aguywithglasses) December 25, 2023
The Cowboys would go on to score a touchdown on the drive, taking a 20–19 lead in the process.
Luckily for the fan who came into the spotlight, Miami was able to respond, driving into field goal range and letting kicker Jason Sanders put the game-winning kick through the uprights as time expired.