Dallas Cowboys recall the 1993 Thanksgiving loss to the Miami Dolphins
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The November 25, 1993, contest between the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins at Texas Stadium remains a notable entry in NFL history due to extreme weather and a late-game sequence. Played in freezing rain and sleet, the game saw the Cowboys hold a 14-7 halftime lead following a Kevin Williams punt return touchdown. Miami narrowed the deficit with two second-half field goals from Pete Stoyanovich. With 15 seconds remaining, Jimmie Jones blocked a potential game-winning field goal attempt. Leon Lett attempted to secure the loose ball on the ice-covered field, but his contact made the ball live, allowing Jeff Dellenbach to recover it for Miami. Stoyanovich then converted a 19-yard field goal to secure a 16-14 victory for the Dolphins.
- •The Miami Dolphins defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-14 on November 25, 1993.
- •The game was played at Texas Stadium in freezing temperatures with sleet and snow.
- •Kevin Williams scored a 64-yard punt return touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Leon Lett touched a blocked field goal, allowing Miami to recover and set up a winning kick.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 1
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is the final day
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We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 2
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We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 3
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We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 5
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We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 6
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We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 7
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