"What is this, a preseason game?": NFL fans rip Netflix for mid-game Emmitt Smith interview in Cowboys vs. Commanders Christmas special

Netflix interrupted the Washington versus Dallas Week 17 game to broadcast an interview with Cowboys legendary running back Emmitt Smith.

The three-time Super Bowl champion discussed different topics as the game was reduced to a small picture-in-picture. The viewers also faced audio glitches.

Fans shared their reactions to Netflix's decision.

"Is now really the time to be interviewing Emmit Smith and cutting away to a full screen shot of his living room? What is this, a preseason game?" one fan said.

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"How much do ya think Emmitt Smith is charging Netflix for them to bother him on Christmas morning to talk about his former team that’s NOT going to the playoffs? 🤪," a fan commented. "Instead of calling a game we’re interviewing emmit smith mid game lol Netflix is a joke," another fan commented. "why are we watching a 10 minute discussion with Emmitt smith like it’s a preseason game? Oh," one fan wrote.

Here are more fan reactions.

"Having Emmitt Smith on a zoom call instead of commentating on the actual game is insufferable. Do better @netflix," one fan tweeted. "Emmit Smith doing a 5 part interview in the middle of the game is absolute lunacy @netflix," a fan said. "Emmit smith shitty zoom link interview during this entire drive is insane @netflix this sucks," another fan tweeted.

The Cowboys (6-8) and the Commanders (4-11) have been eliminated from the playoff race. Dallas won't be able to catch the NFC East leaders, the Philadelphia Eagles (10-5), or reach the postseason via the wild-card route.

Washington, who has been without their Jayden Daniels for most of the campaign, has struggled despite reaching the NFC championship game last year.

Cowboys eyeing to snap losing streak in Week 17 game

The Dallas Cowboys entered Thursday's game against the Washington Commanders on a three-game losing streak. Dak Prescott got into action early, connecting with Jake Ferguson for a 6-yard touchdown. Washington fought back with a field goal almost five minutes later.

Prescott and Co. came all guns blazing in the second quarter. Javonte Williams rushed in for a 4-yard TD. KaVontae Turpin grabbed a pass from the quarterback and ran down the field for an 86-yard score to give Dallas a 21-3 lead. Jacory Croskey-Merritt sprinted for the Commanders' first touchdown to reduce the deficit to 11 points.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez