Falcons' jabs at Cowboys lead Week 9 NFL trolls

A busy Week 9 prompted trolls from around the league.

The Atlanta Falcons have found their stride, getting their fifth win in the past six weeks. The Dallas Cowboys, on the other hand, dropped their third straight in a 27-21 loss.

Kirk Cousins threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns, andBijan Robinson ran for 86 yards. Dak Prescott left the game early in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury.

The Falcons have been known to be petty after wins this season. That trend continued this week as Atlanta poked fun at Dallas being known as "America's Team" as well as at singer Post Malone, who is a Cowboys fan, and popular bandwagon teams.

Here are more top trolls from Week 9.

Carolina Panthers 23, New Orleans Saints 22

A five-game losing streak for the Carolina Panthers came to end in dramatic fashion.

Down by five points with just over three minutes left in the game, Bryce Young drove the Panthers down the field, culminating in aChuba Hubbard rushing touchdown. The New Orleans Saints had a final chance but turned it over on downs, resulting in their seventh straight loss.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan expressed his frustrations on X after the loss. His post caught Carolina's attention, who responded with an old viral video from a fan.

Detroit Lions 24, Green Bay Packers 14

The Detroit Lions won their sixth straight game after handling the Green Bay Packers. It marked the Lions' third straight win at Lambeau Field, representing their longest such streak since winning four in a row from 1986 to 1991.

Detroit'sJared Goff threw for 145 yards and one score, and Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a 15-yard touchdown. Green Bay'sJordan Love had 273 passing yards but was intercepted by Kerby Joseph near the end of the first half, resulting in a 27-yard pick-six.

The Lions' big win didn't come without a cheese-themed troll aimed at the Packers.

Arizona Cardinals 29, Chicago Bears 9

The Arizona Cardinals' defense dominated against the Chicago Bears, allowing just 241 yards while recording six sacks.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals registered 213 rushing yards and three touchdowns, marking their first game with at least 200 rush yards and three rushing scores since 2020.

Arizona poked fun at Chicago's namesake after its win.

Buffalo Bills 30, Miami Dolphins 27

The Buffalo Bills needed a 61-yard field goal from Tyler Bass to defeat the Miami Dolphins at home.

Buffalo's seventh straight win required a late drive from Josh Allen. With the score tied at 27, the Bills regained possession with 1:38 remaining. They marched down to Miami's 43-yard line for a go-ahead field goal with five seconds left.

The win clinches Buffalo an undefeated season against Miami, which they beat 31-10 in September. The Bills posted a "Miami Vice"-inspired graphic. They also took a jab at Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith.

Washington Commanders 27, New York Giants 22

The Washington Commanders have their best start through nine games since 1996 after holding on to beat the New York Giants.

New York made the contest a one-possession game with 2:48 remaining in the fourth. Washington responded by keeping the chains moving on its next possession, securing a victory. Jayden Daniels threw for 209 yards and two scores -- both to Terry McLaurin.

The Commanders had a simple troll, making a reference to New York City's "Big Apple" nickname.

Los Angeles Chargers 27, Cleveland Browns 10

The Los Angeles Chargers' defense shined to secure a win on the road. They forced three turnovers by the Cleveland Browns, all from Jameis Winston.

Justin Herbert had 282 yards and two touchdowns, andJ.K. Dobbins ran for 85 yards and two scores.Quentin Johnstonhad four receptions for a game-high 118 yards plus a touchdown.

The Chargers put their own spin on a "Family Guy" clip to troll the Browns.