Dallas Cowboys highlight defense in NFC Championship win over Rams
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
On January 7, 1979, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-0 in the NFC Championship Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game was marked by a defensive struggle, with both teams tied 0-0 at halftime. The Cowboys' defense, known as the Doomsday Defense, took control in the second half, forcing turnovers and scoring touchdowns. This victory secured the Cowboys’ second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and is part of a countdown celebrating iconic moments in franchise history.
- •Game played on January 7, 1979, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- •Cowboys and Rams entered halftime tied 0-0.
- •Dallas scored four touchdowns after halftime, dominating the Rams.
- •Victory sealed the Cowboys' place in the Super Bowl.
- •Part of a 100-day countdown to the 2026 NFL kickoff.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 12
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 14
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 15
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 17
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 12
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 14
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 15
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 12
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 12
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 14
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 14
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 15
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 15
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 17
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 17
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