On a night that was supposed to be all about football, the Dallas Cowboys found themselves at the center of a storm that had nothing to do with touchdowns or tackles. Just before kickoff at AT&T Stadium, the team stunned fans by holding a moment of silence for the late Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated earlier this week at Utah Valley University.

A Divisive Tribute

Jerry Jones Speaks Out

Players React: Torn Emotions

A Nation Divided

Sponsors Caught in the Crossfire

Fans Split in the Stands

The NFL’s Tightrope

Bigger Questions

Moving Forward

Conclusion: More Than a Game