Most important playoff plays

Reid1boys said:

I was at both games....... Alvin Harpers catch and run on the slant in 1993 against Niners at Candlestick and the Dez catch/non catch in Green Bay.

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OK I am officially jealous. I’ve been to many games. But not like those

Bobhaze said:

A ton of great plays in the playoffs in my memory…

• Bob Lily’s 29 yard sack of Bob Griese in SB VI in Cowboys first SB win.
• Roger Staubach’s “Hail Mary” to Drew Pearson vs the Vikings in ‘75 divisional playoff win.
• RB Robert Newhouse’s surprise TD pass to Golden Richards to seal SB XII win.
• Roger Staubach’s amazing 4th qtr comeback- from down 28-13. His TD pass to Ron Sellers to seal the comeback to win 30-28.
• Troy Aikman’s pass to Alvin Harper in the 4th qtr of NFC championship vs niners in ‘92 that led to clinching TD.
• Michael Irvin’s TD catch right before half of SB 27 vs Bills.
• Ken Norton’s great defensive goal line tackle of Kenneth Davis, also in SB 27.
• In 1993 NFC Championship game vs niners- after Aikman had gone out with concussion- Bernie Kosar hits Alvin Harper with 42 yd TD pass to seal NFC championship.
• James Washington’s fumble recovery TD in early second half vs Bills in SB 28. It jump started the team.
• Larry Brown’s second INT vs the Steelers in SB 30 led to our last TD to seal 27-17 win.
• Down 20-14 vs lions in 2014 wild card game, Dan Bailey hits a 51 yard FG. We eventually win 24-20.

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A lot of great plays. I wanted it to be the unnoticeable play That many forget .I know that catch by Dion Sanders in the Pittsburgh Super Bowl wasn’t that memorable but without the play we don’t win that game. I guess that’s what I was trying to get across

Bobhaze said:

A ton of great plays in the playoffs in my memory…

• Bob Lily’s 29 yard sack of Bob Griese in SB VI in Cowboys first SB win.
• Roger Staubach’s “Hail Mary” to Drew Pearson vs the Vikings in ‘75 divisional playoff win.
• RB Robert Newhouse’s surprise TD pass to Golden Richards to seal SB XII win.
• Roger Staubach’s amazing 4th qtr comeback- from down 28-13. His TD pass to Ron Sellers to seal the comeback to win 30-28.
• Troy Aikman’s pass to Alvin Harper in the 4th qtr of NFC championship vs niners in ‘92 that led to clinching TD.
• Michael Irvin’s TD catch right before half of SB 27 vs Bills.
• Ken Norton’s great defensive goal line tackle of Kenneth Davis, also in SB 27.
• In 1993 NFC Championship game vs niners- after Aikman had gone out with concussion- Bernie Kosar hits Alvin Harper with 42 yd TD pass to seal NFC championship.
• James Washington’s fumble recovery TD in early second half vs Bills in SB 28. It jump started the team.
• Larry Brown’s second INT vs the Steelers in SB 30 led to our last TD to seal 27-17 win.
• Down 20-14 vs lions in 2014 wild card game, Dan Bailey hits a 51 yard FG. We eventually win 24-20.

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Holy crap LOL Robert new house. They just gave me goosebumps I remember that play. Thanks for the memories

That time demarcus ware got called offsides when he wasn’t and let the giants continue down the field for a score in 07.

DLaw strip, sack, fumble recovery to seal a playoff win against Detroit.

First round of the playoffs 1970. Dallas is up 5-0 on the Lions based on a 26 yard Mike Clark field goal and a Jethro Pugh/George Andre safety sack of Greg Landry. Seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Lions start driving down the field. A touchdown wins it for them. Every Cowboy fan stops breathing thinking of the playoff collapses of the last four years. Then Mel Renfro intercepts the ball inside the 20 yard line. The Cowboys go on to play in their first Super Bowl. My whole family blows out their vocal cords and almost stomp holes in the floor One of the great defensive plays in Dallas Cowboys history.

Whirlwin said:

OK I am officially jealous. I’ve been to many games. But not like those

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I was 22 years old and paid $150 dollars for the 1992 NFC title game. Espn has it in its top 5 NFL games ever. IM lucky in the I live in NorCal, so it was just a drive.

The game at Lambeau, I feel like I was robbed out on a play tat would go down in NFL history as an all-time great catch at a crucial moment in a playoff game. We all know he caught that ball.

Reid1boys said:

I was 22 years old and paid $150 dollars for the 1992 NFC title game. Espn has it in its top 5 NFL games ever. IM lucky in the I live in NorCal, so it was just a drive.

The game at Lambeau, I feel like I was robbed out on a play tat would go down in NFL history as an all-time great catch at a crucial moment in a playoff game. We all know he caught that ball.

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I’m only 20 minutes from Gillette Stadium. And two hours from New York. There’s nothing like going to the game . Anyone who hasn’t been needs to go at least once in their life. Yeah it’s nice and comfy at home. But it’s not the same

Reid1boys said:

I was 22 years old and paid $150 dollars for the 1992 NFC title game. Espn has it in its top 5 NFL games ever. IM lucky in the I live in NorCal, so it was just a drive.

The game at Lambeau, I feel like I was robbed out on a play tat would go down in NFL history as an all-time great catch at a crucial moment in a playoff game. We all know he caught that ball.

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I’m really not sure he caught the ball simply because of the rules change. Other than that absolutely. I saw Steve Grogan play in a monsoon. The rain was so heavy you couldn’t see the 20 yard line.

Bobhaze said:

A ton of great plays in the playoffs in my memory…

• Bob Lily’s 29 yard sack of Bob Griese in SB VI in Cowboys first SB win.
• Roger Staubach’s “Hail Mary” to Drew Pearson vs the Vikings in ‘75 divisional playoff win.
• RB Robert Newhouse’s surprise TD pass to Golden Richards to seal SB XII win.
• Roger Staubach’s amazing 4th qtr comeback- from down 28-13. His TD pass to Ron Sellers to seal the comeback to win 30-28.
• Troy Aikman’s pass to Alvin Harper in the 4th qtr of NFC championship vs niners in ‘92 that led to clinching TD.
• Michael Irvin’s TD catch right before half of SB 27 vs Bills.
• Ken Norton’s great defensive goal line tackle of Kenneth Davis, also in SB 27.
• In 1993 NFC Championship game vs niners- after Aikman had gone out with concussion- Bernie Kosar hits Alvin Harper with 42 yd TD pass to seal NFC championship.
• James Washington’s fumble recovery TD in early second half vs Bills in SB 28. It jump started the team.
• Larry Brown’s second INT vs the Steelers in SB 30 led to our last TD to seal 27-17 win.
• Down 20-14 vs lions in 2014 wild card game, Dan Bailey hits a 51 yard FG. We eventually win 24-20.

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Norton's goal line tackle, oh my goodness, yes.

Whirlwin said:

I don’t remember Super Bowl five, the fumble recovery. Elaborate please

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Super Bowl V versus the Colts. It was was early in the third-quarter when Duane Thomas was helping the Cowboys march down the field and if the Cowboys scored a touchdown they would go up for a leadof 20 to 10. That would be an enormous lead given that the Cowboys had one of the great defenses in their history that year. Thomas carries the ball to the 2 yard line which would be first and goal, but he fumbles the ball. Dallas Cowboys Center, Dave Manders falls on it and recovers it. He’s coming out of the pile holding the ball in the air and inexplicably the refs give the ball to the Baltimore Colts. One of the great referee kick in the pants in Dallas Cowboys history. It changes the entire dynamics of the game and Jim O’Brien kicks that last minute field goal to get the Colts to victory. We was robbed. Bad.

This, so maddening

Hagman said:

First round of the playoffs 1970. Dallas is up 5-0 on the Lions based on a 26 yard Mike Clark field goal and a Jethro Pugh/George Andre safety sack of Greg Landry. Seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Lions start driving down the field. A touchdown wins it for them. Every Cowboy fan stops breathing thinking of the playoff collapses of the last four years. Then Mel Renfro intercepts the ball inside the 20 yard line. The Cowboys go on to play in their first Super Bowl. My whole family blows out their vocal cords and almost stomp holes in the floor One of the great defensive plays in Dallas Cowboys history.

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Thank you for memory lane my cowboy brother. For some reason I just don’t remember that. I’m positive it’s true. Don’t get old LOL. Too many games too many seasons. I don’t know how I don’t remember this

Corso said:

Dez catch/non-catch.

DeMarco Murray's strip fumble by Peppers.

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And here I thought I was the only one to remember that. That was the turning point in that game.

Whirlwin said:

A lot of great plays. I wanted it to be the unnoticeable play That many forget .I know that catch by Dion Sanders in the Pittsburgh Super Bowl wasn’t that memorable but without the play we don’t win that game. I guess that’s what I was trying to get across

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Very few remember what a big play Bernie Kosar made in 93 NFC Championship game. Few remember Dan Bailey’s 51 yd FG in the WC win against the lions.

Hagman said:

First round of the playoffs 1970. Dallas is up 5-0 on the Lions based on a 26 yard Mike Clark field goal and a Jethro Pugh/George Andre safety sack of Greg Landry. Seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Lions start driving down the field. A touchdown wins it for them. Every Cowboy fan stops breathing thinking of the playoff collapses of the last four years. Then Mel Renfro intercepts the ball inside the 20 yard line. The Cowboys go on to play in their first Super Bowl. My whole family blows out their vocal cords and almost stomp holes in the floor One of the great defensive plays in Dallas Cowboys history.

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I remember that Mel Renfro pick to this day! Huge play very few remember or saw.

Hagman said:

Super Bowl V versus the Colts. It was was early in the third-quarter when Duane Thomas was helping the Cowboys march down the field and if the Cowboys scored a touchdown they would go up for a leadof 20 to 10. That would be an enormous lead given that the Cowboys had one of the great defenses in their history that year. Thomas carries the ball to the 2 yard line which would be first and goal, but he fumbles the ball. Dallas Cowboys Center, Dave Manders falls on it and recovers it. He’s coming out of the pile holding the ball in the air and inexplicably the refs give the ball to the Baltimore Colts. One of the great referee kick in the pants in Dallas Cowboys history. It changes the entire dynamics of the game and Jim O’Brien kicks that last minute field goal to get the Colts to victory. We was robbed. Bad.

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I Appreciate the memory. I’ve been a cowboy fan since day one I’m too young to remember some of those plays

Bobhaze said:

Very few remember what a big play Bernie Kosar made in 93 NFC Championship game. Few remember Dan Bailey’s 51 yd FG in the WC win against the lions.

I remember that Mel Renfro pick to this day! Huge play very few remember or saw.

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I remember a Monday night game against Washington. Golden Richards caught the ball just before halftime ran down the sidelines for a touchdown. It wasn’t a playoff game but it was very Rememberable to me for some reason

Whirlwin said:

I’m only 20 minutes from Gillette Stadium. And two hours from New York. There’s nothing like going to the game . Anyone who hasn’t been needs to go at least once in their life. Yeah it’s nice and comfy at home. But it’s not the same

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I was at OBJ one handed catch against the Cowboys as well. Damn, Ive been to some memorable games. Yes, nothing like going to the games. So far I am going to opener in week 3 at AT&T, New Orleans, Chargers gam in socal week 2, maybe Giants week 4, and I have flights booked for Vikings and Chiefs. I may do 1 but not both.

Here’s one EVERYONE should see. One of the most underrated great plays in Cowboys playoff history. It’s 2 plays before Hail Mary play.

It’s 4th and 17 from Cowboys own 33 yard line, no timeouts, trailing 14-10 with less than a minute left. Staubach hits Pearson with a beautiful 20 yard out pass where Drew tightropes the sideline for a 20 yd completion.

Two plays later, the Hail Mary play and Cowboys win. Most underrated play I can remember.

Bobhaze said:

Here’s one EVERYONE should see. One of the most underrated great plays in Cowboys playoff history. It’s 2 plays before Hail Mary play.

It’s 4th and 17 from Cowboys own 33 yard line, no timeouts, trailing 14-10 with less than a minute left. Staubach hits Pearson with a beautiful 20 yard out pass where Drew tightropes the sideline for a 20 yd completion.

Two plays later, the Hail Mary play and Cowboys win. Most underrated play I can remember.

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I got one!

We'll call it, "The day Haevey Martin buried the "Over the Hill Gang......""


In 1979 bragging rights were on the line when the Cowboys met the Commanders in their final game of the season. And there was a lot on the line. The winner got the Divison crown; the loser was going home.Going into that final week, the NFC East was a three-way tie at 10-5. And the way the tiebreakers fell, the division title was simple — Dallas’ home game with Washington was for first place. Each team had tiebreakers on Philadelphia. And the Cowboys’ victory over the Bears at least ensured them a wild-card spot.

Dallas trailed 17-0 before a Ron Springs 1 yard run and a 26 yard pass from Staubach to Drew Pearson closed to gap to 17-14 at halftime.In the only score of the third, Robert Newhouse's 1 yard plunge made it 21-17 Cowboys.

A wild fourth quarter followed. The Commanders came back with a Moseley FG and two TDs by John Riggins. The longest being 66 yards and leaving the Cowboy faithful with little hope.

Then Roger took over. He first threw a 26 yard TD to Ron Springs and to top that, he tossed an 8 yarder to Tony Hill. All told he went 24 of 42 for 336 yards, 3 tds, 1 pick, all the while being sacked 4 times in a Division deciding game where the Cowboys came out 35-34 victors!

Yes, the Cowboys were division champs! The Eagles and Bears were wild-cards. The Commanders were out.

To add insult to injury, Cowboys defensive end Harvey Martin threw a funeral wreath at the Commanders players!
Now one might wonder, "Where did Harvey Martin get a funeral wreath at a football game?"

The story of the wreath is it was ordered by a Dallas fan and sent to the Cowboys as motivation. Dallas players thought it was the Commanders taunting them since the 'Skins had won the first game 34-20, kicking a meaningless FG to close out the scoring.

“I got to thinking, ‘Man, that means I’m dead or something. They sent me a wreath,’ ” Martin told the Associated Press. “I just kept looking at it. So on the way to the stadium, I told [the equipment manager] bring that thing with us.”

After the game, Martin grabbed the wreath and threw it at Washington players, who were too stunned and tired to quickly retaliate. The wreath hit kicker Mark Moseley’s knee who needed three stitches.

Today players don’t buy into the rivalry. It’s for fans. But back when, the Cowboys were the division’s best. Beat the Cowboys and you've beat the best.
Now, when the Cowboys square off with the WFT, don't forget to send a wreath!