Dallas Cowboys edge Philadelphia Eagles in iconic game from 1997
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
On September 15, 1997, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 21-20 in a dramatic finish at Texas Stadium. The game featured a series of field goals from both teams, with the Eagles leading 20-9 late in the fourth quarter. After a touchdown pass from Troy Aikman gave the Cowboys a late lead, an attempted 22-yard field goal by the Eagles was botched after a snapped hold. The matchup is remembered for its chaotic ending and is included in a countdown of the top 100 iconic Cowboys games.
- •Dallas Cowboys won 21-20 against Philadelphia Eagles
- •Game occurred on September 15, 1997, at Texas Stadium
- •Former Cowboys kicker Chris Boniol attempted game-winning field goal
- •Troy Aikman led a late-game touchdown drive
- •This game is part of a countdown of iconic Cowboys moments
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 67
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 69
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 70
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 67
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 69
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 70
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 67
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 67
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 69
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 69
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 8:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 70
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 70
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