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The roots to the Cowboys–Steelers rivalry can be traced several years before the Cowboys played a game, and to another team entirely. Following the 1951 NFL season, New York Yanks owner Ted Collins sold his team back to the NFL due to financial difficulties competing with the New York Giants in the same market, as well as the All-America Football Conference, in which it had played, folding ...
The Steelers joined the Cowboys in their attempt to be the first team to win a third Super Bowl, after wins in Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X. Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw had the best season of his career, completing 207 of 368 passes for 2,915 yards and 28 touchdowns, with 20 interceptions.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 7 February 2025. "1996 Super Bowl" redirects here. For the Super Bowl that was played at the completion of the 1996 season, see Super Bowl XXXI. 1996 National Football League championship game Super Bowl XXX Dallas Cowboys (1) (NFC) (12–4) Pittsburgh Steelers (2) (AFC) (11–5) 27 17 Head coach: Barry ...
It has been called the greatest rivalry in NFL history other than Steelers vs Ravens. [103] [104] The Giants and Eagles have met five times in the playoffs, with the Eagles leading 3–2. The Giants won in 1981 and 2000, and the Eagles won in 2006, 2008, and 2022. The Eagles currently lead the all-time series 96–89–2 as of the end of the ...
The Cowboys' defense again managed to prevent a touchdown, but Gerela kicked an 18-yard field goal to increase the Steelers' lead to 15–10. The Steelers forced a punt and regained possession of the ball on their own 30-yard line with 4:25 left in the game, giving them a chance to either increase their lead or run out the clock to win the game.
The postseason tournament concluded with the Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII, 35–31, on January 21, 1979, at the Orange Bowl in Miami. This was the first year that the playoffs expanded to a ten-team format, adding a second wild card team (a fifth seed) from each conference.
The National Football League playoffs for the 1975 season began on December 27, 1975. The postseason tournament concluded with the Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X, 21–17, on January 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami.
Super Bowl XLII: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots ("Not Quite Perfect”, aka “Helmet Catch”) Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals ("The Best Ever") Super Bowl XLIV: New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts ("Saints Marching In Miami") Super Bowl XLV: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers ("Leader of the ...