NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 With the succeed, the Niners advanced to the NFC National Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their dreams were actually scurried when Purdy endured an arm injury in the first one-fourth. His replacement, Josh Johnson, was actually knocked out of the activity in the third quarter, forcing operating back Christian McCaffrey to participate in quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' An apart shoulder always kept Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for most of the 1972 time, however he hardened his standing as "Leader Comeback" in the 4th quarter of the local round.Craig Morton began the video game at quarterback for Dallas however tossed two interceptions as well as shed a fumble as San Francisco installed a 21-6 top in the second fourth." They were poking fun at us. Ridiculing our company in the course of the activity," mentioned Dallas safety and security Charlie Seas. "They were really taking pleasure in having the top palm on our company. They didn't assume there was any technique [we 'd gone back]-- since our offense was sputtering. Our team were carrying out positively nothing at all." The Cowboys' offense was kept scoreless in the third fourth, and also train Tom Landry brought in a QB change in the fourth.Staubach stumbled the ball on his first things but made up for his mistake by leading Dallas to a remarkable comeback. He tossed pair of touchdown comes on the last pair of moments, finding Billy Parks and Ron Sellers, and that gave Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters closed the game by picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated by means of Getty ImagesJoe Montana & Co. discovered themselves trailing the Cowboys 27-21 with less than 5 minutes continuing to be in the 1981 NFC Champion Game.But Montana as well as Dwight Clark created magic happen on third down.Montana steered clear of 3 protectors, spun to his right as well as supplied the reception in the back of the end area where Clark made the winning grab with 51 seconds remaining in regulation.The play virtually failed to take place, however." I was actually thinking of throwing the ball away," Montana mentioned after the game. "But I viewed him come open and also I thought if I could hang on yet another half-second ..."' How 'bout them Cowboys?' After completing the routine season 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-10 in the local round, printing their ticket to encounter the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco ended up the period 14-2 and triumphed in a tough divisional-round match against Washington. In addition, after gaining four Super Bowls with Montana throughout the 1980s, the team sought to carry on that extent along with Steve Young as its signal-caller. Each squads were actually chock packed with offensive ability with Youthful as well as Chamber pot Rice cheek by jowl as well as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and also Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Greatest GamesRelive a number of the game's very most remarkable video games, from Super Dish XLII to the 2018 AFC headline video game. Check out on ESPN+.Regardless of that, a low-scoring back-and-forth fight arised in the very first one-half, and the two were matched at 10 at halftime.In the 2nd fifty percent, Dallas racked up three of the activity's final 4 goals, which was enough to secure the success as well as a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But before heading to deal with the Buffalo grass Costs in the Super Dish, Cowboys instructor Jimmy Johnson possessed one thing to say:" How 'round them Cowboys?" And just like that, a key phrase that has transcended generations of Dallas fans was birthed.' Our team are going to win the ball game, put it in 3-inch headings' In 1993, Johnson delivered another memorable words that has stood up the test of time.Before the 2 fulfilled momentarily successive NFC Championship, Johnson called a nearby sporting activities radio show as well as created an unparalleled declaration." Our experts will definitely gain the ballgame," Johnson said. "You can place that in three-inch high headlines." Effectively, he wasn't wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown 2nd fourth, Dallas dominated San Francisco 38-21 to evolve to Super Bowl XXVIII.Niners obtain their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Niners and also Cowboys complied with for the NFC label for the 3rd straight opportunity, along with both quarterbacks possessing resisting situations. Aikman got in along with a 7-0 document as a starter in the playoffs, while Young had yet to get over the bulge, and also into the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the timepiece lastly turned for the 49ers. Aikman threw a pick-six to Eric Davis on the very first travel. At that point Irvin fumbled on Dallas' next property, and also Young benefited from the ideal area posture by associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard goal. The Cowboys possessed yet another costly very early turn over on the following travel when Kevin Williams messed up the kickoff as well as San Francisco took advantage of along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 along with over 7 minutes left in the very first quarter.Still, Dallas argued, tape-recording 451 complete yards of offense, reviewed to San Francisco's 294, however couldn't get rid of 5 turnovers.The 38-28 triumph permitted Young to produce his first Super Dish look as the Niners' beginning quarterback.Dallas succeeds 'Deion Sweepstakes' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, ruling Defensive Gamer of the Year and Super Dish XXIX champion Deion Sanders was riding higher after his ideal season. However, his one-year cope with San Francisco was up and it was opportunity to find his following home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and Eagles got into the "Deion Sweepstakes" in addition to the Niners and also Cowboys.In Full Week 2, Dallas ended up signing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 million contract, that made him the NFL's best paid defensive gamer at the time.Due to a surgical treatment, Sanders was actually incapable to create his debut for United States's Crew until Week 9, yet he created an immediate effect and also went on to be a portion of his second Super Bowl-winning team in equally numerous years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' legacy is actually highlighted by signature festivities and also remarkable seconds, as well as on Sept. 24, 2000, a superstar was actually born.After making a 3-yard goal celebration, Owens ran to midfield as well as spread his arms on the Cowboys' logo design. Nearly a minute later on, longtime Dallas running back Emmitt Smith racked up a goal of his personal as well as answered through coming back to the star to copy Owens. Later, T.O. hauled in one more touchdown and headed back to the facility of the area in Texas Coliseum, yet Cowboys' security George Teague fulfilled him at the star and supplied a significant hit.On a 2016 episode of ESPN's Mike & Mike broadcast show, Owens defended his decision to base on the celebrity." It neglected me making an effort to tease my rival, neglected me making an effort to ridicule the Cowboys. ... My coach was like, 'Yo'-- he inspired me [to accomplish this]-- 'This is what this has to do with. Visit the superstar, offer your with the help of The lord, considering that he's enjoying down on this video game, and show him who is actually the most ideal player today.' And that's what I performed." Tony Romo moves previous Niners in OTIn Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo dealt with to lead Dallas to a not likely return win.Romo took several favorites in the initial fifty percent, including one off of a blindside strike that left him noticeably hurting. He missed out on all but the final collection in the third fourth, and his personal injuries were actually eventually revealed to be a broken rib as well as pierced bronchi. He would come back in the fourth quarter.The Cowboys tracked by as many as 10 points in the 4th, however the tide rapidly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 passes on the travel that delivered the activity to overtime. His 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley set up the succeeding field goal. Romo hooked up on twenty of thirty three masquerade 345 yards and also two touchdowns, along with over 200 backyards can be found in the fourth one-fourth and OT.