It is Day 90 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn’t depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like how big the game was for the organization, how memorable the game was, games that had unusual events take place, games that are a part of NFL lore, Cowboys firsts, and games where the Cowboys just plain dominated. Variety is the spice of life and we have all different kind of Cowboys games to review. At the bottom, we’ll link each day of the countdown so you can go back and check out any you missed.
On Day 90 of the countdown, we reflect on the Dallas Cowboys’ significant 2012 season opener, where they defeated the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants 24-17 at MetLife Stadium. The game, notable for being the first NFL match on a Wednesday since 1948, featured Tony Romo throwing three touchdown passes, including two to Kevin Ogletree, who had a breakout performance. This victory signified a strong start for the Cowboys, contrasting their previous season’s struggles. Dallas controlled the game statistically, outgaining the Giants and demonstrating a balanced offensive effort.
