Cowboys 1979 NFC Divisional: A Classic NFL Throwback

Los Angeles Rams 21 at Dallas Cowboys 19

December 30th, 1979

The National Football League playoffs for the 1979 season began on December 23, 1979. In one of the most memorable matchups of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Rams traveled to Dallas to face the Cowboys in the NFC Divisional round.

The Cowboys entered the game as heavy favorites, having finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. The Rams, on the other hand, had a less impressive 9-7 record, but they were a dangerous team with a lot of talent.

The game lived up to the hype, as the two teams battled back and forth throughout the contest. The Rams took an early lead, but the Cowboys came back to tie the game in the second quarter. The Rams regained the lead in the third quarter, but the Cowboys once again tied the game in the fourth quarter.

With the game tied at 19-19, the Cowboys had a chance to win the game with a field goal with just seconds remaining. However, the Rams blocked the kick, and the game went into overtime.

In overtime, the Rams won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball. They drove the ball down the field and scored a touchdown to win the game, 21-19.

The Cowboys' loss was a major disappointment for the team and its fans. However, the Rams' victory was a major upset and one of the most memorable moments in NFL playoff history.