Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons did not hold back, making it clear that even if a victory by the Philadelphia Eagles against the Washington Commanders could benefit the Cowboys, he does not want to see the Eagles win.
The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. In recent years, the competition has been quite even, with both teams alternating victories as they battle for NFC East championships. Since 2004, the Cowboys hold a slight edge over the Eagles, leading the series 23-17.
Micah Parsons stays true to the Cowboys’ colors. Even if a win by the Eagles could help Dallas in the playoffs, he doesn’t want to see them succeed.
“No, I don’t care. F* Philadelphia. Even if they eliminate us, I have to crush them. I hate them. They talk too much on social media,”** Parsons said in an interview with The Athletic.
Why does Parsons feel this way?
The reason goes back to the early weeks of the season when the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Dallas Cowboys 34-6 at AT&T Stadium — one of the Cowboys’ most humiliating losses of the season. That game was part of a five-game losing streak in which the Cowboys were outscored 172-70.
However, Parsons’ stance is understandable. Even if the Eagles defeat Washington this weekend, the Cowboys would still need to win all their remaining games and rely on other teams losing to have a shot at the playoffs.
Therefore, despite the complicated playoff scenarios, Parsons remains firm in his stance and continues to hold a strong competitive rivalry against the Philadelphia Eagles.