Dallas Cowboys highlight defense in NFC Championship win over Rams
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Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 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 17
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