NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 Along with the gain, the Niners advanced to the NFC National Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles, yet their desires were dashed when Purdy endured an arm trauma in the first one-fourth. His substitute, Josh Johnson, was knocked out of the video game in the third one-fourth, requiring running back Christian McCaffrey to participate in quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' An apart shoulder kept Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for the majority of the 1972 period, however he solidified his standing as "Captain Comeback" in the fourth one-fourth of the divisional round.Craig Morton started the game at quarterback for Dallas yet threw pair of interceptions and shed a fumble as San Francisco mounted a 21-6 top in the 2nd quarter." They were making fun of us. Teasing our company throughout the video game," pointed out Dallas security Charlie Waters. "They were truly enjoying having the upper palm on our team. They really did not assume there was actually any sort of method [our experts 'd gone back]-- because our offense was sputtering. Our team were actually carrying out absolutely nothing." The Cowboys' outburst was actually secured scoreless in the 3rd one-fourth, and trainer Tom Landry made a QB improvement in the fourth.Staubach screwed up the round on his very first ownership however made up for his error through leading Dallas to an amazing comeback. He tossed 2 touchdown comes on the last pair of minutes, discovering Billy Parks and also Ron Sellers, and also gave Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters closed the game by shooting 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated using Getty ImagesJoe Montana & Co. located themselves tracking the Cowboys 27-21 with less than 5 minutes staying in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.But Montana as well as Dwight Clark created magic occur on third down.Montana averted 3 guardians, rolled to his right and supplied the ball in the rear of the end zone where Clark created the gaining grab with 51 seconds remaining in regulation.The participate in almost really did not occur, though." I was thinking about tossing the sphere away," Montana stated after the activity. "However I saw him come open and also I thought if I could hold on yet another half-second ..."' How 'stint them Cowboys?' After completing the frequent time 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-10 in the local cycle, printing their ticket to encounter the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco completed the period 14-2 and also came out on top in a challenging divisional-round competition against Washington. In addition, after gaining 4 Super Disheses along with Montana throughout the 1980s, the team hoped to continue that stretch along with Steve Young as its signal-caller. Each squads were actually chock full of offensive ability with Young as well as Chamber pot Rice on one side as well as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Johnson as well as Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Best GamesRelive several of the league's most remarkable video games, coming from Super Bowl XLII to the 2018 AFC headline video game. Check out on ESPN+.Even with that, a low-scoring back-and-forth war taken place in the initial one-half, as well as the 2 were actually matched at 10 at halftime.In the 2nd fifty percent, Dallas racked up three of the video game's final four touchdowns, which was enough to get the victory and also a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But just before going to experience the Buffalo grass Costs in the Super Dish, Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson had one thing to state:" Just how 'stint all of them Cowboys?" And also easily, an expression that has actually transcended creations of Dallas enthusiasts was actually born.' Our company will definitely succeed the ball game, put it in 3-inch headlines' In 1993, Johnson delivered yet another unforgettable key phrase that has actually stood up the examination of time.Before the two satisfied momentarily consecutive NFC Champion, Johnson called a local sporting activities broadcast program and also made an unprecedented statement." Our experts will certainly gain the operation," Johnson explained. "You can put that in three-inch higher headlines." Effectively, he wasn't wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown 2nd quarter, Dallas controlled San Francisco 38-21 to accelerate to Super Dish XXVIII.Niners receive their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP using Getty ImagesThe Niners and Cowboys met for the NFC label for the third direct opportunity, with both quarterbacks having opposing instances. Aikman got in along with a 7-0 file as a starter in the playoffs, while Young had yet to shake off the bulge, and also right into the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the timepiece eventually swung for the 49ers. Aikman tossed a pick-six to Eric Davis on the very first travel. At that point Irvin messed up on Dallas' upcoming belongings, and also Youthful made use of the best area placement through associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard touchdown. The Cowboys had yet another expensive very early turn over on the next drive when Kevin Williams fumbled the kickoff as well as San Francisco utilized along with a touchdown.And easily, the 49ers led 21-0 with over 7 minutes left in the first quarter.Still, Dallas argued, recording 451 total lawns of outburst, matched up to San Francisco's 294, however couldn't get over five turnovers.The 38-28 victory permitted Young to produce his very first Super Bowl appeal as the Niners' beginning quarterback.Dallas succeeds 'Deion Sweepstakes' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, ruling Defensive Player of the Year and Super Dish XXIX champion Deion Sanders was actually using high after his ideal period. Nevertheless, his 1 year deal with San Francisco was up and also it was actually opportunity to locate his next home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders as well as Eagles entered the "Deion Sweepstakes" in addition to the Niners and also Cowboys.In Full Week 2, Dallas wound up finalizing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 thousand agreement, which made him the NFL's greatest paid protective gamer at the time.Due to a surgery, Sanders was incapable to create his launching for The United States's Crew till Full week 9, yet he made an instant impact and also happened to become an aspect of his 2nd Super Bowl-winning squad in equally as several years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' tradition is highlighted through signature events and also remarkable seconds, and on Sept. 24, 2000, a superstar was born.After creating a 3-yard goal celebration, Owens ran to midfield as well as dispersed his arms on the Cowboys' logo design. Nearly a moment later, longtime Dallas running back Emmitt Smith scored a goal of his very own as well as reacted by going back to the star to steal Owens. Later, T.O. took an additional goal as well as headed back to the facility of the field in Texas Stadium, yet Cowboys' protection George Teague satisfied him at the superstar and also delivered a major hit.On a 2016 episode of ESPN's Mike & Mike radio program, Owens defended his selection to base on the superstar." It neglected me attempting to ridicule my opponent, neglected me trying to ridicule the Cowboys. ... My trainer was like, 'Yo'-- he inspired me [to do this]-- 'This is what this concerns. Head to the celebrity, provide your thanks to The lord, considering that he's seeing adverse this game, and reveal him that is actually the best player today.' And also's what I carried out." Tony Romo moves past Niners in OTIn Full Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo took care of to lead Dallas to an improbable resurgence win.Romo took several favorites in the first one-half, consisting of one off of a blindside blitz that left him visibly in pain. He skipped just about the last series in the 3rd one-fourth, as well as his traumas were actually eventually revealed to be a broken rib and also pierced bronchi. He would certainly return in the fourth quarter.The Cowboys tracked through as several as 10 factors in the 4th, however the tide rapidly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 hand down the ride that delivered the activity to overtime. His 77-yard exchange Jesse Holley set up the succeeding basket. Romo linked on twenty of thirty three masquerade 345 backyards as well as two touchdowns, with over 200 lawns coming in the 4th one-fourth and also OT.