Cowboys remember iconic 2013 shootout against Broncos in countdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Day 56 of the countdown to kickoff highlights a memorable game between the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos from October 6, 2013. The contest saw the Cowboys lose 51-48 in a high-scoring shootout at AT&T Stadium, with Tony Romo throwing for a franchise-record 506 yards. After a strong start, the Cowboys quickly fell behind but made a comeback to take the lead in the second half. However, a late interception by Romo allowed the Broncos to kick a winning field goal. The game stands out as one of the most unforgettable in Cowboys history.
- •The Cowboys played the Broncos at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2013.
- •Final score was Denver Broncos 51, Dallas Cowboys 48.
- •Tony Romo set a Cowboys franchise record with 506 passing yards.
- •The game featured multiple lead changes and high offensive action.
- •Romo's late interception allowed Denver to score the game-winning field goal.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 54
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 56
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 54
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 56
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 54
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 54
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 56
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 56
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