Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl dreams were brought to a halt by the 49ers. Post the game where San Francisco managed to edge them out, the team was far from happy.

Head coach McCarthy seemed to be emotionally wound up after the disappointing game and was not going to hide it. One particular incident that occurred after the game was brought to light, sparking outrage before more clarity was provided.

Mike McCarthy found himself in a sticky situation

Losing is difficult, and of that, there is no doubt. Combined with the adrenaline rush and the competitive spirit of those in the NFL, there’s bound to be a fire. With a shot at the championship on the line, the stakes were much higher than usual. After reconciling with the fact that their Super Bowl dreams were now in the past, the Cowboys were in no mood for pleasantries.

As the 4ers drank in their victory the spotlight turned to Mike McCarthy, who was walking away from the field. Fans were quick to spot the head coach entangled with one of the cameramen- making them assume that McCarthy had pushed the man out of his way.

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Quite obviously, that started an uproar. But here’s where the situation gets interesting. Perception, as it seems, holds the power over the narrative that is communicated within seconds. Shortly after the supposed incident, the cameraman, Noah Bullard, reached out to refute the statements that pointedly accused McCarthy of inciting the supposed violent push.

Camera angles verify that the head coach put his hand on the lens to avoid being filmed. Bullard also stated that McCarthy had apologized for his actions.

Fans were quick to start the McCarthy fire (and thankfully, quick to quell it)

Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on what had occurred. This fan was quick to correct those who believed that McCarthy pushed the cameraman

Another user was able to find a humorous take and alluded to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones being a not-so-happy camper after the loss.

One fan commented on the low spirits of the Cowboys’ squad

This user offered other fans proof of McCarthy’s actions

Another user made a hilarious comment by saying McCarthy’s actions were part of the last play of the game which seems to have baffled the NFL world.

This incident may be a pointed reminder that all narratives, regardless of the source, come from a singular perception. McCarthy was able to find redemption because of the proof of his non-malicious actions. While the NFL world indulges in speculation and banter, it’s heartwarming to see fans serve as fact-checkers.

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As the dust around their loss settles, the Cowboys will hope to come back stronger next season. On the other hand, ‘Mr. Anything But Irrelevant’ Brock Purdy and the 49ers will hope to carry their good form as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.