Cowboys opening day record

[Fmart322]

While reminiscing about how Tom Landry absolutely owned opening weekend of the NFL vs his competition, I was kinda shocked when I saw the numbers.
There are stats and then there are trends.

●All Time Record:
The Dallas Cowboys hold an all-time opening day record of 41-24-1 (.629 winning percentage), which ranks among the best in the NFL.

●Record Win Streak:
The franchise won 17 consecutive season openers from 1965 to 1981, which stands as an NFL record.

●Tom Landry Era:
Legendary head coach Tom Landry went 22-6-1 in season openers.

Here's the part that really blew me away.

●The Dallas Cowboys have absolutely dominated the New York Giants on opening day, holding an 11-1 all-time record in their 12 season-opening meetings.

●The Lone Loss:
The Giants' only opening-day victory against Dallas came on September 11, 2016, in a tight 20-19 win. That game also marked the NFL debut of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

●Primetime Perfection:
The rivals have opened the season against each other in primetime five times since 2012, and the Cowboys have won all five.

●Historic Shutout:
Their last opening-week meeting occurred to start the 2023 season, when Dallas delivered a 40-0 blowout at MetLife Stadium. It stands as the largest shutout victory in Cowboys history and the worst home shutout loss in Giants history.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

 

[fivetwos]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

I still claim that to be my lowest moment as a fan.

In 88 I knew we were getting Aikman. In 89 I knew we were going in the right direction. In 90 it was a matter of when.

I made the trip down for that one and was unbelievably humiliated on the way out by Texan fans. I had no comeback at all. Horrifying.

 

[Fmart322]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

Wasn't that just embarrassing? I couldn't believe it either.
It's a good thing the rest of our history isn't like that.

 

[plymkr]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

I remember the day after the radio shows were absolutely brutal. Brutal to the point of cruelty. They deserved it. I still can’t believe they lost to the Texans in their debut.

 

[Virginia-Dave]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

The most embarrassing loss in team history. The league gifted the Cowboys an opening day win, and the Cowboys blew it. A stain that can never be erased. Just like losing the first game at the new stadium to the Giants and having Eli sign his name on the wall of the locker room.

 

[CWR]

I still claim that to be my lowest moment as a fan.

In 88 I knew we were getting Aikman. In 89 I knew we were going in the right direction. In 90 it was a matter of when.

I made the trip down for that one and was unbelievably humiliated on the way out by Texan fans. I had no comeback at all. Horrifying.

That was the day I went from "cool another Texas team," to I hate those guys.

Zero chance I could ever half way support them as a "fun afc team" after enduring that loss.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Why have the Cowboys opened the season on the road four straight years and 6 out of the last seven?

 

[Whirlwin]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

It’s like when we lost to the Giants, the first game in the new stadium

 

[Rockport]

While reminiscing about how Tom Landry absolutely owned opening weekend of the NFL vs his competition, I was kinda shocked when I saw the numbers.
There are stats and then there are trends.

●All Time Record:
The Dallas Cowboys hold an all-time opening day record of 41-24-1 (.629 winning percentage), which ranks among the best in the NFL.

●Record Win Streak:
The franchise won 17 consecutive season openers from 1965 to 1981, which stands as an NFL record.

●Tom Landry Era:
Legendary head coach Tom Landry went 22-6-1 in season openers.

Here's the part that really blew me away.

●The Dallas Cowboys have absolutely dominated the New York Giants on opening day, holding an 11-1 all-time record in their 12 season-opening meetings.

●The Lone Loss:
The Giants' only opening-day victory against Dallas came on September 11, 2016, in a tight 20-19 win. That game also marked the NFL debut of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

●Primetime Perfection:
The rivals have opened the season against each other in primetime five times since 2012, and the Cowboys have won all five.

●Historic Shutout:
Their last opening-week meeting occurred to start the 2023 season, when Dallas delivered a 40-0 blowout at MetLife Stadium. It stands as the largest shutout victory in Cowboys history and the worst home shutout loss in Giants history.

Thanks for the research and positivity. Now prepare to be slaughtered by those who are the opposite of positive.

 

[blueblood70]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

Really you're really holding on to all the way back to that III really who is the coach at the time who was the players at the time 'cause I blame them whoever they were who are it's not on my mind because I don't hold grudges but apparently you hold grudges for way too long..

Yes you're going to lose games the Rams just got ran out they got ran through they got ran over all these little toys that they brought over they didn't do Jack they had all season to prepare for this game which happens to be a in division rival They didn't look like they showed up to play they were still running on the fumes of all the people telling them how great they were going to be that's what happens it's the NFL the Rams were supposed to win and they lost it is what it is...

Do you remember that any given Sunday mantra Well that's now any given Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday or Monday LOL

 

[blueblood70]

While reminiscing about how Tom Landry absolutely owned opening weekend of the NFL vs his competition, I was kinda shocked when I saw the numbers.
There are stats and then there are trends.

●All Time Record:
The Dallas Cowboys hold an all-time opening day record of 41-24-1 (.629 winning percentage), which ranks among the best in the NFL.

●Record Win Streak:
The franchise won 17 consecutive season openers from 1965 to 1981, which stands as an NFL record.

●Tom Landry Era:
Legendary head coach Tom Landry went 22-6-1 in season openers.

Here's the part that really blew me away.

●The Dallas Cowboys have absolutely dominated the New York Giants on opening day, holding an 11-1 all-time record in their 12 season-opening meetings.

●The Lone Loss:
The Giants' only opening-day victory against Dallas came on September 11, 2016, in a tight 20-19 win. That game also marked the NFL debut of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

●Primetime Perfection:
The rivals have opened the season against each other in primetime five times since 2012, and the Cowboys have won all five.

●Historic Shutout:
Their last opening-week meeting occurred to start the 2023 season, when Dallas delivered a 40-0 blowout at MetLife Stadium. It stands as the largest shutout victory in Cowboys history and the worst home shutout loss in Giants history.

I've remembered quite a few opening days that are pretty solid but you know the other teams play football too you're gonna lose some but some of the losses that was more impressed I mean the way they played Tampa Bay a few years back wasn't that Tampa Bay Super Bowl year with Tom Brady Cowboys came out and battled They should have probably won that game but once again their defense has let them down..

Last year they should have won that game I mean CD lamb dropped a couple key passes late that were wide open well designed and Sanders fumbles the ball inside the 5 yard line those things happened in the second half when our actual defense who sucked the rest of the year actually played well in the in the back half of that game and the Cowboys should have won and I remember those so yeah I mean there's gonna be some battles probably Sunday night it's not gonna be a walk through Harbaugh's gonna have them prepared That team hates us because we're like 14 and three against them in the last 17 games they want to beat us really bad and they're at home it's the weekend of 9/11 new York is really hyped up right now..

And I promise you those fans are gonna be lathered up in more ways than one this is not gonna be an easy task II think people realize yes it's New York and it's opening game it's a division rival but remember it's 9/11 weekend They are absolutely been doing nothing but having the don't ever forget type activities lots of parties lots of events new York is hopping right now..

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

That was the day I went from "cool another Texas team," to I hate those guys.

Zero chance I could ever half way support them as a "fun afc team" after enduring that loss.

Same, ever since then, I do not like the Houston Texans. I hope they never make a conference championship game.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Why have the Cowboys opened the season on the road four straight years and 6 out of the last seven?

$$$$

Opening game and home opener for Dallas are two massive money makers

Why waste them both on the same game

 

[CWR]

Same, ever since then, I do not like the Houston Texans. I hope they never make a conference championship game.

Add in working in Houston and they are unbearable. Most Texan fans know our roster better than their own. The hate us worse than division rivals. Such a little brother syndrome.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Add in working in Houston and they are unbearable. Most Texan fans know our roster better than their own. The hate us worse than division rivals. Such a little brother syndrome.

They are. I actually respect Eagles fans more than Texans fans. At least with Eagles fans, we're in the same division. I've heard Texans fans say they'd rather root for us to lose than them make the playoffs if us winning would get them into the playoffs. Soooo glad I live in Cleveland now lol.

 

[ratkinson]

It’s like when we lost to the Giants, the first game in the new stadium

Or the last game played at Texas Stadium when they lost to the Ravens in 2008.

I remember how they (Ray Lewis and Ed Reed) publicly clowned Garrett's schemes for being too predictable.

They claimed to know the play calls before the ball was snapped.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Wasn't that just embarrassing? I couldn't believe it either.
It's a good thing the rest of our history isn't like that.

The Cowboys have a far worse embarrassment than the loss to the Texans. In 1987 Cowboys players crossed the picket line and then lost to a Washington team full of scab players. It even got made into a movie called The Replacements.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

They still lost to the expansion Texans. Will never forgive Jerral for that.

One of the hardest regular season losses. Dang near broke my heart!

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

It’s like when we lost to the Giants, the first game in the new stadium

Another one! I think I cried like a baby!