Dallas Cowboys Now Hold Longest NFC Championship Game DroughtNFL History
The Washington Commanders’ playoff victory highlights nearly three decades since the Cowboys last reached the NFC title game in 1995.
- The Washington Commanders’ win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round ended their 29-year NFC Championship Game drought.
- The Dallas Cowboys now hold the longest NFC Championship Game drought, having last appeared in the game during the 1995 season, when they won their fifth Super Bowl.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones faces criticism from fans and analysts, who cite his leadership as a key factor in the team’s struggles to advance in the postseason.
- The Cowboys missed the playoffs this season following a 7-10 record, with quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a season-ending injury and head coach Mike McCarthy parting ways with the team.
- Every other NFC East team has now reached the NFC Championship Game more recently than the Cowboys, adding to frustration among fans.
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