Cowboys revisit iconic playoff win over Eagles during countdown
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys countdown to the 2026 kickoff continues with Day 39, featuring their playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on January 9, 2010. The Cowboys won 34-14 at Cowboys Stadium, overcoming a troubled postseason history. After a scoreless first quarter, Dallas surged ahead with a strong second quarter, scoring 27 points and establishing a commanding halftime lead of 27-7. Tony Romo connected with several key players to build momentum, resulting in Felix Jones' 73-yard touchdown run to conclude their scoring. Highlights of the game reflect the Cowboys’ turnaround from previous playoff challenges against the Eagles.
- •Cowboys beat Eagles 34-14 in the 2009 playoff game.
- •Victory ended a 13-year playoff win drought for Dallas.
- •Dallas scored 27 points in the second quarter.
- •Tony Romo led several critical drives during the game.
- •Countdown to kickoff highlights 100 iconic Cowboys games.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 27
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 28
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 29
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 30
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 31
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 32
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 33
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 34
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 28.
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 27
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 29
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 27
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 27
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 28
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 28.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 7:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 29
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 29
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 30
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 30
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 31
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 31
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 32
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 32
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 33
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 33
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 34
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 34
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 35
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 35
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 36
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 36
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 37
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 37
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 38
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 38
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 39
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 39
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