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Founded: 1960 · Metro Area: Dallas · NFC · NFC East · Home: AT&T Stadium

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Rating through time

Where Dallas Cowboys sat against the rest of the league at the end of every season it played, from 1960 to 2026. Above average in 40 of 67 seasons.

Tap or drag on the chart: the nearest season's rating, start, peak and low.

Highest it ever rated
1788 1993, week 22
Lowest it ever rated
1198 1960, week 10

One point per season, at the rating it finished on, with a rule at every decade. Tap or drag any year for what it started on, where it peaked and where it finished. 1500 is the league average by construction, not a chosen line. The week-by-week detail for any season is on its own season page.

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The Heartbreak Index16.7 · #79

The Damned · NFL, 1995

16.7
Heartbreak
#79
of 1,139 clubs
#14
in NFL
15.4
agony · 1.4 despair
The clocks
  • NFL since 19954.4
  • NFL final appearance since 19952.7
  • NFL deep run since 19951.4
Heaviest wounds

playoff run died early, 2023 · playoff run died early, 2022 · playoff run died early, 2016 · playoff run died early, 2021

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5
League titles
0 pre-SB · 5 SB era
26
Division titles
37
Playoff appearances
Postseason 37-33
0.571
All-time win pct
67
Seasons
since 1960

Championships

Pre-Super Bowl titles in slate; Super Bowl era titles in gold.

SB VI (1971)SB XII (1977)SB XXVII (1992)SB XXVIII (1993)SB XXX (1995)
NFL / AAFC / AFL Championship (1920-1965)Super Bowl (1966-present)

Championship appearances

Every championship game appearance, win or loss. Solid chip = won; outlined chip = lost. Same pre-Super Bowl / Super Bowl color split as titles.

SB V (1970)SB VI (1971)SB X (1975)SB XII (1977)SB XIII (1978)SB XXVII (1992)SB XXVIII (1993)SB XXX (1995)

All-time record

Regular-season W-L-T576-432-7
Win pct0.571
Playoff record37-33-0 (0.529)
Championship appearances8 (5 wins)
Conference final appearances16 (8 wins)
Total seasons67
.500 or better seasons46
Most recent championship1995

Stadium history

Grouped by physical building. Naming-rights eras nested.

AT&T Stadium

2009-present
Arlington, Texas
  • Cowboys Stadium 2009-2014
  • AT&T Stadium 2015-2026

Texas Stadium

1971-2008
Irving, Texas

Cotton Bowl

1960-1970
Dallas, Texas
Season-by-season
1960 to 2026 · 67 seasons · click to expand
2026Dallas Cowboys
Live
Record
0-1-0
Win%
0.000
Finish
—
PF
20
PA
28
Division
NFC East
2025Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-9-1
Win%
0.441
Finish
2nd
PF
471
PA
511
Division
NFC East
—
2024Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-10-0
Win%
0.412
Finish
3rd
PF
350
PA
468
Division
NFC East
—
2023Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-5-0
Win%
0.706
Finish
1st
PF
509
PA
315
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2022Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-5-0
Win%
0.706
Finish
2nd
PF
467
PA
342
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
2021Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-5-0
Win%
0.706
Finish
1st
PF
530
PA
358
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2020Dallas Cowboys
Record
6-10-0
Win%
0.375
Finish
2nd
PF
395
PA
473
Division
NFC East
—
2019Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-8-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
2nd
PF
434
PA
321
Division
NFC East
—
2018Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-6-0
Win%
0.625
Finish
1st
PF
339
PA
324
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2017Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-7-0
Win%
0.563
Finish
2nd
PF
354
PA
332
Division
NFC East
—
2016Dallas Cowboys
Record
13-3-0
Win%
0.813
Finish
1st
PF
421
PA
306
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2015Dallas Cowboys
Record
4-12-0
Win%
0.250
Finish
4th
PF
275
PA
374
Division
NFC East
—
Show all 67 seasons
2014Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
467
PA
352
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2013Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-8-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
2nd
PF
439
PA
432
Division
NFC East
—
2012Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-8-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
3rd
PF
376
PA
400
Division
NFC East
—
2011Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-8-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
3rd
PF
369
PA
347
Division
NFC East
—
2010Dallas Cowboys
Record
6-10-0
Win%
0.375
Finish
3rd
PF
394
PA
436
Division
NFC East
—
2009Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-5-0
Win%
0.688
Finish
1st
PF
361
PA
250
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2008Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-7-0
Win%
0.563
Finish
3rd
PF
362
PA
365
Division
NFC East
—
2007Dallas Cowboys
Record
13-3-0
Win%
0.813
Finish
1st
PF
455
PA
325
Division
NFC East
Div Title
2006Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-7-0
Win%
0.563
Finish
2nd
PF
425
PA
350
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
2005Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-7-0
Win%
0.563
Finish
3rd
PF
325
PA
308
Division
NFC East
—
2004Dallas Cowboys
Record
6-10-0
Win%
0.375
Finish
T-2nd
PF
293
PA
405
Division
NFC East
—
2003Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-6-0
Win%
0.625
Finish
2nd
PF
289
PA
260
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
2002Dallas Cowboys
Record
5-11-0
Win%
0.313
Finish
4th
PF
217
PA
329
Division
NFC East
—
2001Dallas Cowboys
Record
5-11-0
Win%
0.313
Finish
5th
PF
246
PA
338
Division
NFC East
—
2000Dallas Cowboys
Record
5-11-0
Win%
0.313
Finish
4th
PF
294
PA
361
Division
NFC East
—
1999Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-8-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
2nd
PF
352
PA
276
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
1998Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-6-0
Win%
0.625
Finish
1st
PF
381
PA
275
Division
NFC East
Div Title
1997Dallas Cowboys
Record
6-10-0
Win%
0.375
Finish
4th
PF
304
PA
314
Division
NFC East
—
1996Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-6-0
Win%
0.625
Finish
1st
PF
286
PA
250
Division
NFC East
Div Title
1995Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
435
PA
291
Division
NFC East
ChampionDiv Title
1994Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
414
PA
248
Division
NFC East
Conf FinalDiv Title
1993Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
376
PA
229
Division
NFC East
ChampionDiv Title
1992Dallas Cowboys
Record
13-3-0
Win%
0.813
Finish
1st
PF
409
PA
243
Division
NFC East
ChampionDiv Title
1991Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-5-0
Win%
0.688
Finish
2nd
PF
342
PA
310
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
1990Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-9-0
Win%
0.438
Finish
4th
PF
244
PA
308
Division
NFC East
—
1989Dallas Cowboys
Record
1-15-0
Win%
0.063
Finish
5th
PF
204
PA
393
Division
NFC East
—
1988Dallas Cowboys
Record
3-13-0
Win%
0.188
Finish
5th
PF
265
PA
381
Division
NFC East
—
1987Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-8-0
Win%
0.467
Finish
T-2nd
PF
340
PA
348
Division
NFC East
—
1986Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-9-0
Win%
0.438
Finish
3rd
PF
346
PA
337
Division
NFC East
—
1985Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-6-0
Win%
0.625
Finish
1st
PF
357
PA
333
Division
NFC East
Div Title
1984Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-7-0
Win%
0.563
Finish
T-2nd
PF
308
PA
308
Division
NFC East
—
1983Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
2nd
PF
479
PA
360
Division
NFC East
Playoffs
1982Dallas Cowboys
Record
6-3-0
Win%
0.667
Finish
2nd
PF
226
PA
145
Division
NFC
Conf Final
1981Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
367
PA
277
Division
NFC East
Conf FinalDiv Title
1980Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
2nd
PF
454
PA
311
Division
NFC East
Conf Final
1979Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-5-0
Win%
0.688
Finish
1st
PF
371
PA
313
Division
NFC East
Div Title
1978Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-4-0
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
384
PA
208
Division
NFC East
SB AppDiv Title
1977Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-2-0
Win%
0.857
Finish
1st
PF
345
PA
212
Division
NFC East
ChampionDiv Title
1976Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-3-0
Win%
0.786
Finish
1st
PF
296
PA
194
Division
NFC East
Div Title
1975Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-4-0
Win%
0.714
Finish
2nd
PF
350
PA
268
Division
NFC East
SB App
1974Dallas Cowboys
Record
8-6-0
Win%
0.571
Finish
3rd
PF
297
PA
235
Division
NFC East
—
1973Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-4-0
Win%
0.714
Finish
1st
PF
382
PA
203
Division
NFC East
Conf FinalDiv Title
1972Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-4-0
Win%
0.714
Finish
2nd
PF
319
PA
240
Division
NFC East
Conf Final
1971Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-3-0
Win%
0.786
Finish
1st
PF
406
PA
222
Division
NFC East
ChampionDiv Title
1970Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-4-0
Win%
0.714
Finish
1st
PF
299
PA
221
Division
NFC East
SB AppDiv Title
1969Dallas Cowboys
Record
11-2-1
Win%
0.821
Finish
1st
PF
369
PA
223
Division
NFL Capital
Div Title
1968Dallas Cowboys
Record
12-2-0
Win%
0.857
Finish
1st
PF
431
PA
186
Division
NFL Capital
Div Title
1967Dallas Cowboys
Record
9-5-0
Win%
0.643
Finish
1st
PF
342
PA
268
Division
NFL Capital
Conf FinalDiv Title
1966Dallas Cowboys
Record
10-3-1
Win%
0.750
Finish
1st
PF
445
PA
239
Division
NFL East
Conf FinalDiv Title
1965Dallas Cowboys
Record
7-7-0
Win%
0.500
Finish
T-2nd
PF
325
PA
280
Division
NFL East
Playoffs
1964Dallas Cowboys
Record
5-8-1
Win%
0.393
Finish
5th
PF
250
PA
289
Division
NFL East
—
1963Dallas Cowboys
Record
4-10-0
Win%
0.286
Finish
5th
PF
305
PA
378
Division
NFL East
—
1962Dallas Cowboys
Record
5-8-1
Win%
0.393
Finish
5th
PF
398
PA
402
Division
NFL East
—
1961Dallas Cowboys
Record
4-9-1
Win%
0.321
Finish
6th
PF
236
PA
380
Division
NFL East
—
1960Dallas Cowboys
Record
0-11-1
Win%
0.042
Finish
7th
PF
177
PA
369
Division
NFL West
—

In-progress 2026 row pulled from ESPN public standings, refreshed hourly. Replaced by the canonical workbook row after the season concludes.

Top 12 games

Highest-rated games in franchise history by the site's Game Score (ELO) metric, which combines hype, quality, stakes, and matchup rank. Losses can outrank routine wins because the formula scores game quality, not franchise spin.

#1 · 1979-01-212.114
L1978 SB XIII · Wk 20
Pittsburgh Steelers 35-31 Dallas Cowboys
Orange Bowl· Miami, FL
#2 · 1993-01-172.044
W1992 NFC Champ · Wk 20
Dallas Cowboys 30-20 San Francisco 49ers
Candlestick Park· San Francisco, CA
#3 · 1976-01-181.923
L1975 SB X · Wk 17
Pittsburgh Steelers 21-17 Dallas Cowboys
Orange Bowl· Miami, FL
#4 · 1995-01-151.834
L1994 NFC Champ · Wk 20
San Francisco 49ers 38-28 Dallas Cowboys
Candlestick Park· San Francisco, CA
#5 · 1978-01-151.771
W1977 SB XII · Wk 17
Dallas Cowboys 27-10 Denver Broncos
Louisiana Superdome· New Orleans, LA
#6 · 1971-12-251.756
W1971 Div. Playoff · Wk 15
Dallas Cowboys 20-12 Minnesota Vikings
Metropolitan Stadium· Bloomington, MN
#7 · 1971-01-171.692
L1970 SB V · Wk 17
Baltimore Colts 16-13 Dallas Cowboys
Orange Bowl· Miami, FL
#8 · 1982-01-101.683
L1981 NFC Champ · Wk 19
San Francisco 49ers 28-27 Dallas Cowboys
Candlestick Park· San Francisco, CA
#9 · 1996-01-281.679
W1995 SB XXX · Wk 21
Dallas Cowboys 27-17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun Devil Stadium· Tempe, AZ
#10 · 1996-01-141.664
W1995 NFC Champ · Wk 20
Dallas Cowboys 38-27 Green Bay Packers
Texas Stadium· Irving, TX
#11 · 1967-01-011.663
L1966 NFL Champ · Wk 16
Green Bay Packers 34-27 Dallas Cowboys
Cotton Bowl· Dallas, TX
#12 · 1994-01-301.641
W1993 SB XXVIII · Wk 22
Dallas Cowboys 30-13 Buffalo Bills
Georgia Dome· Atlanta, GA

Award winners

League-wide awards held by Dallas Cowboys players or coaches. Pulled from the AP, Bert Bell, Walter Payton, and Super Bowl MVP rolls. Plus 310 Pro Bowl selections all-time.

AP NFL MVP

  • 1993Emmitt Smith · RB

Super Bowl MVP

  • 1970Chuck Howley · LLB
  • 1971Roger Staubach · QB
  • 1977Randy White · RDT
  • 1977Harvey Martin · RDE
  • 1992Troy Aikman · QB
  • 1993Emmitt Smith · RB
  • 1995Larry Brown · RCB

AP Offensive Player

  • 2014DeMarco Murray · RB

AP Defensive Player

  • 1977Harvey Martin · RDE

AP Coach of the Year

  • 1966Tom Landry
  • 1990Jimmy Johnson
  • 2016Jason Garrett

Bert Bell Award

  • 1966Don Meredith · QB
  • 1971Roger Staubach · QB
  • 1993Emmitt Smith · RB

Walter Payton MOY

  • 1978Roger Staubach · QB
  • 1997Troy Aikman · QB
  • 2012Jason Witten · TE
  • 2022Dak Prescott · QB

AP Comeback Player

  • 2007Greg Ellis · LDE

AP Offensive Rookie

  • 1969Calvin Hill · RB
  • 1977Tony Dorsett · RB
  • 1990Emmitt Smith · RB
  • 2016Dak Prescott · QB

AP Defensive Rookie

  • 2021Micah Parsons · OLB