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Ex-Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Forces NFL Today to Show Producer’s Face On-Air After Growing Frustrated With Cowboys Discussion

Antonio Pierce wasn’t interested in the Dallas Cowboys segment he was handed. Appearing on NFL Today+ this week, the former Las Vegas Raiders head coach grew visibly irritated as the panel kept returning to Dallas. Rather than let it pass…

By Ishani Jayara · EssentiallySports

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Antonio Pierce demanded the NFL Today+ producer show his face on-air after growing frustrated with Dallas Cowboys coverage.
Pierce argued Dallas is an underachieving team that receives far too much television airtime.
The Dallas Cowboys subsequently defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 to improve their record to 4-5.

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Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce grew visibly frustrated with ongoing coverage of the Dallas Cowboys during an appearance on NFL Today+. Pierce called the Cowboys underachievers who receive too much airtime and demanded on-air that show producer Dan be shown on camera alongside panelists Kyle Long, Russell Wilson, and Darius Slay.

Later that day, Dallas improved to 4-5 with a 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 150 fourth-quarter yards, while head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised the roster's performance as the team prepares to face the San Francisco 49ers.

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