Dallas Cowboys reflect on 1968 NFC Championship loss to Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Cowboys' countdown to kickoff continues with a look back at the 1968 NFC Eastern Conference Championship. On December 21, Dallas faced the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium, ultimately losing 31-20. Despite leading initially, the Cowboys were unable to recover after a series of turnovers, marking a significant postseason defeat for the franchise. The game is part of the Cowboys' history, highlighting their journey towards future successes in the NFL.
- •Game occurred on December 21, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio.
- •Dallas led 10-3 in the second quarter before losing control.
- •Don Meredith played his final NFL game, completing only 3 passes.
- •The Cowboys finished the regular season 12-2, leading the NFL in scoring.
- •Loss illustrated early struggles of the Cowboys under head coach Tom Landry.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 91
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 92
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 93
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 91
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 92
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 93
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 91
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 91
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 92
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 92
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 93
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 93
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