It is Day 36 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn't depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like how big the game was for the organization, how memorable the game was, games that had unusual events take place, games that are a part of NFL lore, Cowboys firsts, and games where the Cowboys just plain dominated. Variety is the spice of life and we have all different kind of Cowboys games to review. At the bottom, we'll link each day of the countdown so you can go back and check out any you missed.
We're giving you an interesting one for Day 36 on our 100-day countdown to kickoff, when we revisit the first great heartbreak in Cowboys history. The Packers came to the Cotton Bowl to face Dallas in the 1966 NFL Championship Game, which was held on New Year's Day 1967. The winner would represent the NFL in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, now known as Super Bowl I.
Dallas, a seven-season expansion franchise, had never achieved a winning record or postseason appearance. However, under the guidance of Tom Landry, their young team went 10-3-1, clinched the Eastern Conference ****** le, and earned the privilege of hosting Vince Lombardi's defending champions, the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay arrived at 12-2, boasting a roster brimming with championship experience. While Dallas possessed talent, speed, and ambition, this was their first encounter with the immense pressure of contending for a league ****** le.
The difference in experience was immediately apparent. Green Bay opened with a touchdown drive, capped off by Bart Starr's 17-yard pass to Elijah Pitts. On the ensuing kickoff, Packers rookie Jim Grabowski returned a fumble 18 yards for another touchdown, leaving Dallas trailing 14-0 despite not having run a single offensive play.
The Cowboys' resilience would eventually define the franchise, even though it could have overwhelmed a team making its first playoff appearance. After a 13-play possession directed by Don Meredith, Dan Reeves completed a three-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14 before the first quarter ended. Dallas then attacked again, with Don Perkins breaking through for a 23-yard touchdown, erasing the entire deficit.
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We're giving you an interesting one for Day 36 on our 100-day countdown to kickoff, when we revisit the first great heartbreak in Cowboys history. The Packers came to the Cotton Bowl to face Dallas in the 1966 NFL Championship Game, which was held on New Year's Day 1967. The winner would represent the NFL in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, now known as Super Bowl I.
Dallas, a seven-season expansion franchise, had never achieved a winning record or postseason appearance. However, under the guidance of Tom Landry, their young team went 10-3-1, clinched the Eastern Conference ****** le, and earned the privilege of hosting Vince Lombardi's defending champions, the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay arrived at 12-2, boasting a roster brimming with championship experience. While Dallas possessed talent, speed, and ambition, this was their first encounter with the immense pressure of contending for a league ****** le.
The difference in experience was immediately apparent. Green Bay opened with a touchdown drive, capped off by Bart Starr's 17-yard pass to Elijah Pitts. On the ensuing kickoff, Packers rookie Jim Grabowski returned a fumble 18 yards for another touchdown, leaving Dallas trailing 14-0 despite not having run a single offensive play.
The Cowboys' resilience would eventually define the franchise, even though it could have overwhelmed a team making its first playoff appearance. After a 13-play possession directed by Don Meredith, Dan Reeves completed a three-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14 before the first quarter ended. Dallas then attacked again, with Don Perkins breaking through for a 23-yard touchdown, erasing the entire deficit.
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