ESPN's Top 5 Classic MNF Games (Dallas Makes The List)

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I expected the eagles cowboys shoot out on Mnf to be on the list but this game was uggggly. Memorable.
 

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I’d have to think its the only game where a team had 2 pick 6’s and KO return TD and lost. Lol.
 

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How far back did they go? MNF has been on air for 50 years and the Cowboys have been on hundreds on times. Hard to believe this is all they came up with.
 

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Good watch, brought me back to that stadium full of toolbags. I forgot the TO drop. What execution by Romo to get 2 completions at the end to get them in FG range.
 

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How far back did they go? MNF has been on air for 50 years and the Cowboys have been on hundreds on times. Hard to believe this is all they came up with.

I’m guessing they’re only including games since they took it over... There were probably better games on ABC when they had it, not just for the Cowboys, but virtually every other team.
 

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My best friend is a skins fan and called to talk **** as we missed the two point conversion. He hung up when we recovered the on side kick and wouldn't answer the phone after that. :lmao2:
 

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ESPN is gearing up to show a multitude of classic Monday Night Football games in the coming weeks. The network will air five games over the next five Mondays at 8 p.m. ET each week, giving football fans a way to pass the time while stuck self-isolating due to the coronavirus.

No. 2: Cowboys vs. Bills | Oct. 8, 2007
Final Score: Dallas 25, Buffalo 24

Location: Ralph Wilson Stadium | Buffalo, New York

ESPN Air Date: April 27

By all accounts, the Dallas Cowboys should have lost this Monday Night Football contest in 2007.

The Buffalo Bills had built up an impressive 24-13 lead over the Cowboys after three quarters at Ralph Wilson Stadium, and capitalized on five interceptions from Dallas quarterback Tony Romo — who opened the night by throwing a pick-6 on his very first pass attempt of the game.

Yet it was the final few minutes of the game that turned it into a Monday Night Football classic.

Dallas mounted a massive 12-play, 85-yard drive and capped it with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Crayton to bring them within two points with just 20 seconds left on the clock. Romo attempted to find Terrell Owens for a two-point conversion, however the Bills swatted the ball away to maintain the lead.

The Cowboys then recovered an incredible onside kick to get the ball back, setting up a 53-yard field goal from Nick Folk to seal the 25-24 win.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...tus-here-are-our-top-5/ar-BB11OA8F?li=BBnb7Kz

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While I won't pretend to remember every Cowboys game I've watched over my lifetime of being a fan, I can definitely say this one has always stuck out in my memories. What a roller coaster ride of a game this one was to watch.


They could include Tom Landry's down at 30 to 0 at half-time vs the Commanders and coming back and winning the game
 

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They could include Tom Landry's down at 30 to 0 at half-time vs the Commanders and coming back and winning the game
Well they probably would if it existed... pretty sure the biggest overall comeback was The Troy to Rocket thriller game against the Deadskins in overtime.
 

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A bunch of old football about to be aired with nothing going on in the sports world. I think they are re-airing the Falcons- Patriots Superbowl today.



Just another way to keep those ads (money) rolling in.

You say that like it's a bad thing. Beats airing World Speed-Knitting Championships. Whatever commerce that can still go on should go on. Some fans, I swear.
 

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Was it a 1983 Monday night game when Dallas trailed Washington something like 23-3 at the half before winning 31-30?

I remember my parents made me go to bed at halftime and I had to read about it in the paper the next day. I was pissed.
 

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I could have sworn the game we beat Washington after being down 23- 0 was on Monday night.

edit: wikipedia says it was 23-3

"Before a sold-out 1983 season opener on Monday Night Football, the Commanders were leading the visiting Cowboys 23–3 going into halftime. Danny White's second half comeback erased the lead and the Cowboys took an improbable 31–30 victory."
 

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I remember my parents made me go to bed at halftime and I had to read about it in the paper the next day. I was pissed.

That happened to me too but then I think my dad felt bad because I remember he came and woke me up to finish watching. I should ask him if he remembers that.
 
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Irvin with the best reaction ever after Folk nails the game winning kick!

2nd best reaction was the shot of those Bills fans who went from laughing and mugging for the camera to total and complete dejection, the mascot under the goal posts gesticulating in disgust. One of the greatest endings ever.

Hopefully they show it in it's entirety, I will be recording!
 

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That happened to me too but then I think my dad felt bad because I remember he came and woke me up to finish watching. I should ask him if he remembers that.

Wow, now that's parenting. Me? I have no parents!
Lol.
 

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2nd best reaction was the shot of those Bills fans who went from laughing and mugging for the camera to total and complete dejection, the mascot under the goal posts gesticulating in disgust. One of the greatest endings ever.

Hopefully they show it in it's entirety, I will be recording!
It was fantastic. All the way back out through the parking lot, it was like a funeral. LOL

When I planned to go to the game, I had the misconception of these friendly country folk. They were dirtbags. Throwing full beer cans at dallas fans. They can't lose enough.
 

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You say that like it's a bad thing. Beats airing World Speed-Knitting Championships. Whatever commerce that can still go on should go on. Some fans, I swear.
I'm actually applauding them for their creativity. People love football and a good game no matter how old it is will get viewers. So quit taking my statements as being negative. Some fans, I swear.
 

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another great kicker for the Cowboys that was never the same after he got hurt
 

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Well they probably would if it existed... pretty sure the biggest overall comeback was The Troy to Rocket thriller game against the Deadskins in overtime.
Look up September 5th 1983 Commanders vs Cowboys Monday Night Football Cowboys won 31 to 30
 
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