When it comes to sports journalism, few names carry as much weight as Stephen A. Smith, whose bold opinions often spark debate across the sports world. Before the matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys, Smith confidently dismissed the Panthers’ chances, predicting an easy victory for Dallas – a stance that quickly came back to haunt him.
The Panthers’ stunning 30-27 win over the Cowboys caught many by surprise, especially given Dallas’ recent improvement and growing momentum in the league. Fans expected another strong showing from the “All America” team, but Carolina delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, fueled by determination and an efficient offensive plan.
The Panthers believed in themselves when few others did, executing their strategy to perfection at Bank of America Stadium and exploiting Dallas’ struggling defense. After the upset, Carolina’s social media team wasted no time in roasting Stephen A. Smith, turning his pregame skepticism into viral content and earning their “second victory” of the day, one on the field and another online.
Stephen A. Smith becomes the target after Panthers’ stunning win over Cowboys
Before kickoff, many analysts and fans alike believed the Carolina Panthers stood little chance against the Dallas Cowboys. The skepticism was understandable, as the Panthers had fallen short in several close games earlier in the season and struggled to close out key matchups. Few expected the North Carolina franchise to overcome one of the NFC’s most dynamic offenses.
However, the Panthers defied all odds, securing a dramatic 30-27 victory thanks to a last-second field goal from Ryan Fitzgerald. The tense clash at Bank of America Stadium kept fans on edge until the final play, as Carolina fought back with determination to claim one of their most significant wins of the year.
True to the saying that victory belongs to the one who celebrates, the Panthers wasted no time enjoying their triumph, and their revenge. Shortly after the game, the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a clever post mocking Stephen A. Smith, who had confidently predicted a Cowboys win before kickoff.
The video combined clips of Smith’s pregame comments doubting the Panthers with highlights of Carolina’s key touchdowns, turning his words into the perfect setup for their victory montage. The post quickly went viral, earning applause from fans and solidifying the Panthers’ “second win,” this time on social media.
Panthers fans hail social media team as ‘undefeated’ after viral post
The Carolina Panthers’ social media post mocking Stephen A. Smith quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from fans who praised the team’s creativity and humor. Comments flooded the platform, with users writing, “The social team needs a raise!! Pay the team!!!” and “We got the best media team in the league, lol.”
Others joined in the fun, tagging the analyst directly and teasing him with messages like, “Waiting on that apology, @stephenasmith. Tick, tock.” One fan summed it up best: “@Panthers social media team undefeated this season.”
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