Dallas Cowboys fans call for Trey Lance after NFL playoff elimination

With the Dallas Cowboys officially eliminated from the NFL Playoffs, fans are calling for the team to turn to Trey Lance as starting quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance celebrates his touchdown with center Brock Hoffman against the Las Vegas Raiders. / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys season is officially over.

Entering Week 16 of the NFL season, the team's playoff hopes were on life support, and on Sunday afternoon Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders pulled the plug.

The Commanders scored an impressive come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia Eagles to eliminate the Cowboys, who will take the field in primetime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

RELATED: It's time for Cowboys to start Trey Lance

But, with nothing left to play for this season, there is one thing that is on everyone's mind: Start Trey Lance.

Immediately after the Commanders' win over Philly, Cowboys Nation was making its calls for Mike McCarthy and the 'Boys to hand the keys to the offense over to the former first-round pick.

Lance showed signs of brilliance in the preseason thanks to his athleticism and ability to make magic happen with his legs, but his arm was a liability. In the preseason finale, Lance threw five interceptions.

Despite the disappointing end to the preseason, fans are still ready to see what he can do to close out the year.

With the Dallas Cowboys now officially eliminated from playoff contention, respectfully, there is zero reason for them to start Cooper Rush at quarterback.

It is Trey Lance time. Young, future player time in general.

— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) December 22, 2024

Now, can we put Trey lance in later on tonight since we’re mathematically eliminated from the playoffs? #DallasCowboys

— J (@RetroJ488) December 22, 2024

Welp, we're officially outta the playoffs now. With that being said, START TREY LANCE.

— Wavy McGrady 🇯🇲 (@Jormatic) December 22, 2024

Season officially OVER

It’s time to see Trey Lance pic.twitter.com/HOOOU1Iu4O

— Jerry Jones Burner (@Dallas_Burner) December 10, 2024

Dallas should start Trey Lance tonight. Why not? They’ve got NOTHING to play for

— Man Listen (@BigGuyFitz) December 22, 2024

It really is a no-brainer.

With the Cowboys eliminated, the team needs to do something to keep eyeballs on the team. You know Jerry Jones is all about attention, so why not take the exciting young quarterback out for a spin and give the fans something to talk about?

Do it, Jerry. Cowboys Nation is begging you.

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