​IRVING, TX – JANUARY 8: Guard Nate Newton #61 of the Dallas Cowboys fires off the line to block against the Green Bay Packers in the 1994 NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Texas Stadium on January 8, 1995 in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Packers 35-9. (Photo by Joseph Patronite/Getty Images) It is Day 35 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.Welcome in for Day 35 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff, when we revisit a playoff victory that rarely receives the attention given to the championship games surrounding it. Dallas entered as the defending Super Bowl champion and the NFC’s second seed, while Green Bay arrived as an emerging contender behind Brett Favre.Sunday, January 16, 1994 — 12:30 p.m. ET Texas Stadium, Irving, TexasFinal Score: Dallas Cowboys 27, Green Bay Packers 17The matchup showcased two franchises at different stages of their development. Dallas, already the league’s dominant young team, sought to defend its title with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. Meanwhile, Green Bay, under the guidance of Mike Holmgren and Brett Favre, was beginning its return to relevance. Despite a Wild Card round victory over Detroit, securing their first postseason win in 11 years, the Packers faced a much steeper test at Texas Stadium.  The game opened with mistakes from both teams. Smith lost a fumble that LeRoy Butler recovered at the Dallas 43-yard line, giving Green Bay an immediate opportunity. The advantage disappeared on the next snap when Tony Tolbert sacked Favre and forced a fumble, which Leon Lett recovered for the Cowboys. Before either offense had established anything, the defending champions had already answered one turnover with another.  Dallas attempted to build momentum with a fake punt, but Green Bay intercepted it and took possession at the Cowboys’ 28-yard line. Despite the interception, the Cowboys’ defense prevented the mistake from turning into a touchdown, holding the Packers to a 30-yard field goal by Chris Jacke. Green Bay led 3-0, but the Cowboys had managed to limit the damage from two early failures to just three points.In the second quarter, the Cowboys’ offense settled down. Aikman completed four consecutive passes during a 65-yard drive, navigating through Green Bay’s coverage until Alvin Harper broke free for a 25-yard touchdown. This touchd