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“Thank You Football”: Pat McAfee Reacts as Things Get Heated During Cowboys vs. Bills

Published 12/17/2023, 7:13 PM EST

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In a sport synonymous with injuries and concussions, one would expect to see some physical activities quite often. But things start to get exciting when the players exceed on-field boundaries and engage in brawls in the middle of a game. Even experts like Pat McAfee get excited with the Adrenaline rush.

The former NFL punter enjoys a successful post-retirement career as a talk show host. But the Cowboys vs Bills game made him appreciate the toughness of the sport, all these years after hanging up his cleats. There was a heated moment during the first quarter of the game, on which McAfee couldn’t help but make a ‘juicy’ comment.

Pat McAfee thanks football amid Cowboys vs Bills fight

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The NFC vs AFC battle is at its best as the AFC contender Bills took on the NFC leader Cowboys. But the temperature at Highmark Stadium rose quickly as QB, Dak Prescott, went to the ground near the sidelines following a tackle attempt. The away side immediately replied with an aggressive physical manner, and the Bills players joined in along with team management to create a massive pile up at the sidelines.

This didn’t escape McAfee’s eyes, who was amused with the physicality of the game and the sport. He uploaded a Tweet saying “This Cowboys/Bills game has some JUICE ⚡⚡… THANK YOU FOOTBALL.

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The game will have a direct impact on the playoff picture, and both sides recently took down their respective division champions. That’s why the match-up gets even more important and equally exciting.

NFC leader Cowboys face a tough challenge from the Bills

The Bills switched the gears early in the game, scoring 21 points in the first two quarters. The Cowboys started slow in comparison, trailing the home side by 18 points with 10 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter. Both the QBs, interestingly, are having an off game with 77 and 58 yards for the home and away side, respectively.

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The Bills handled the defending champion Chiefs in their last game, whereas the Cowboys took care of Super Bowl runner-up Eagles. Both the division champions have lately faced tough challenges, the current matchup being the battle of the challengers.

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Will the Bills maintain their lead throughout the game? Or will the Cowboys find a late surge to make a comeback and further extend their divisional lead? Tell us your predictions in the comments.

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Sagnik Ghosh

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My story of becoming an NFL writer is as interesting as my story of becoming an MMA practitioner. Coming from such a sport where athletes look to knock the brain cells off each other for a living, I liked the aggression that American Football had to offer. Before I even realized it, I religiously started following American football, picking up the most challenging in-depth write-ups.
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Garima Yadav