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The next week, they lost at the Giants in a game Jimmy Johnson said was 'officiated as poorly' as any he had ever coached in.Īt 6–5, the playoff chances seemed in serious jeopardy, especially with their upcoming opponent being a road game against the undefeated (and eventual Super bowl champion) Washington Redskins. After a turnover-plagued humiliation at Detroit, the Cowboys manhandled the Cardinals again and now stood at 6–3.īut then the Cowboys lost to the Oilers in overtime (the Cowboys were driving close to field goal range in the overtime period when Emmitt Smith committed a rare fumble). The momentum from the Giants win carried the Cowboys to three wins in the next four games, besting the slumping Packers and winless Bengals.

However, in Week 5, the Cowboys scored on a 23-yard touchdown to Michael Irvin and upset the defending Super Bowl champion Giants 21–16 (snapping a 6-game losing streak to the Giants). The Eagles sacked Troy Aikman eleven times, limited the Cowboys to just 90 yards of offense, and served notice that the Cowboys were still behind the 'contenders' in the NFC East.Ī narrow victory the next week over the Cardinals did little to change that contention. However, in Week Three the Cowboys were defeated at home by Philadelphia, 24–0.

The season began with a strong 26–14 victory over Cleveland and a close Monday night loss to Washington, 33–31.

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Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career He was immediately traded to the Detroit Lions Notable additions to the team this year include defensive tackle Russell Maryland, wide receiver Alvin Harper, offensive tackle Erik Williams, linebacker Darrick Brownlow, cornerback Larry Brown and linebacker Dixon Edwards. Though the Cowboys would lose in the playoffs to the Detroit Lions in the divisional round, the season was considered a resounding success, and a glimpse of things to come. The young offensive nucleus of what soon became known as “The Triplets,”- Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith-continued to develop, as did the offensive line, while the defense also improved.

The Cowboys improved on their 7–9 record from 1990, finishing 11–5, and made the playoffs for the first time since 1985. This also marked Norv Turner's first year as offensive coordinator under head coach Jimmy Johnson. The 1991 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 32nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and was the third year of the franchise under the ownership of Jerry Jones and head coach Jimmy Johnson.