Cowboys revisit iconic playoff win over Eagles during countdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 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.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys 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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