Jerry Jones' Cowboys still the 'America's Team' and not even Taylor Swift's starpower can change it
In today's NFL landscape, having
Taylor Swift
in your corner is nothing short of a marketing jackpot. Her high-profile romance with Kansas City Chiefs star
Travis Kelce
has not only dominated headlines but also brought in a whole new fanbase for the franchise.
From game-day appearances to social media buzz, the Chiefs have undeniably capitalized on Swift's magnetic influence.
Still, no matter how bright the spotlight shines on Kansas City, one truth remains unchanged — the Dallas Cowboys are, and always will be, America's Team.
Taylor Swift's NFL stardom boosts Chiefs, but 'America's Team' is still the Dallas
Cowboys
There's no denying that the Chiefs are currently football's golden standard. With Patrick Mahomes redefining quarterback play, Andy Reid's brilliance on the sidelines, and Kelce carving out a Hall of Fame career, Kansas City has built a dynasty.
Add Taylor Swift's global star power into the mix, and it's a publicist's dream come true. But while they might be the most talked-about team right now, popularity doesn't equate to heritage.
Former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin recently sounded the alarm about what he sees as a cultural takeover. 'They're trying to make those Chiefs—they're trying to steal America's title,' Irvin said, referring to the NFL's marketing push surrounding Swift and the Chiefs.
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'We're going to talk about Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs game,' he added, clearly concerned that the Cowboys' grip on the title might be loosening.
However, the origin of the 'America's Team' nickname wasn't built overnight, nor was it built solely on wins. NFL Films coined the phrase in the late 1970s, recognizing the Cowboys' unmatched blend of on-field success, national visibility, and marketing muscle.
Ironically, legendary coach Tom Landry reportedly despised the label — but even he couldn't shake it. Decades later, that bullseye remains squarely on Dallas.
Despite a modest 7–10 record last season, the Cowboys drew more television viewers than almost every other NFL team. Their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the New York Giants pulled in a staggering 38.8 million viewers, peaking at 41.3 million — making it the most-watched regular season game of the year.
And this year's schedule proves their appeal endures, with the Cowboys set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 and host the Chiefs on Thanksgiving — a game already primed to shatter ratings records.
How The Cowboys Became "Americas Team" | The Timeline: There's Only One America's Team | NFL Films
If Taylor Swift does attend that Thanksgiving game, the media frenzy will be monumental. But even then, the 'America's Team' label won't shift coasts or chase trends. The Cowboys don't just represent football excellence; they represent a national identity — loved by many, hated by more, but watched by all.
That kind of legacy can't be stolen. It's earned. And in Dallas, it's protected like a badge of honor.
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