1976 Dallas Cowboys season


The 1976 Dallas Cowboys season was their 17th in the league. The team improved on their previous output of 10–4, winning eleven games. They qualified for the playoffs, but were stunned by the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round.

Schedule

Division opponents are in bold text

Playoffs

RoundDateOpponentResultGame SiteAttendanceRecap
December 19, 1976Los Angeles Rams L 12–14Texas Stadium62,436

Standings

NFL Draft

Roster

Season recap

The Cowboys entered the year with high expectations, dominating the regular season by finishing with an 11-3 record, while capturing the NFC East title. But they came up short in the first round of the divisional playoffs, after being heavily favored at home against the Los Angeles Rams, but still losing 14-12.

Publications

The Football Encyclopedia

Total Football

Cowboys Have Always Been My Heroes