Have the Kansas City Chiefs taken over the Dallas Cowboys’ role as ‘America’s Team’? The CNN anchor believes this to be the case.

The Kansas City Chiefs are becoming one of the NFL’s most talked-about teams, fueled by an influx of Swifties joining the bandwagon and increasing criticism of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

His polarizing presence mirrors the backlash once faced by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo — though Mahomes has already won multiple Super Bowls and could make history this weekend with a Super Bowl three-peat.

Add to that Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce’s constant presence in commercials, podcasts, and pop culture, and the Chiefs are capturing attention like never before. From memes about Mahomes allegedly paying off referees to Kelce’s charm on talk shows, the duo is everywhere.

As their popularity rises, the question emerges: Could the Chiefs be ready to take the title of “America’s Team” from the Cowboys? In a reel published late last year, CNN sports anchor Don Riddler explained why the Chiefs may be staking their claim.

Should Dallas Cowboys or Kansas City Chiefs be America’s Team?

In NFL fandom, the title of “America’s Team” has long been synonymous with the Dallas Cowboys. Known for their decades of dominance, iconic players, and unmatched fan base, the Cowboys have held this moniker for years.

But Riddler argued that while the Cowboys have traditionally held the title, the Chiefs’ recent successes and cultural crossover have led many to suggest that it may be time for a change.

“Why should the Dallas Cowboys be America’s Team?” Riddler posed in an Instagram reel. “Their glory days are a distant memory. Maybe it’s time we pick a new team for America, and I think the people of Dallas might be OK with it.”

Riddler points out several reasons why the Cowboys may no longer be deserving of the title. The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1996 and have only won four playoff games in the last 25 years, he added.

“Don’t you think that a country that loves to think of itself as a winner should give its affection to a team that actually wins things?” Riddler continued.

The Chiefs’ dominance in recent years further strengthens Riddler’s argument. With three Super Bowl appearances in the last five seasons and the potential for a three-peat, they have firmly established themselves as a powerhouse in the league.

Moreover, the Chiefs have gained significant cultural relevance, particularly through Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift, attracting a new wave of fans and expanding their demographic reach.

“That’s surely America’s team,” Riddler added.

However, Riddler also acknowledges the historic ties between Texas and the Chiefs, who actually originated as the Dallas Texans and once shared a stadium with the Cowboys in the old American Football League and boasts that at least Texas, and Dallas, can continue to “claim a slice.”

“Who really is America’s team? Isn’t it time that we picked a historical and relevant team that’s more deserving of the title?”