1975 NFC Championship (Cowboys vs Vikings)

Lore & Background

The Cowboys entered the NFC Divisional Playoff as a wild-card team. They faced the Minnesota Vikings. The game is famous for the "Hail Mary" pass. Roger Staubach threw a last-second touchdown pass to Drew Pearson to win 17–14. This victory sent the Cowboys to the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Cowboys then defeated the Rams 37–7 to win the NFC Championship and become the first non-division winner to reach the Super Bowl.

In Their Own Story

The game was played in Minnesota. The Cowboys trailed late in the fourth quarter. Roger Staubach threw a desperation pass into the end zone. Drew Pearson caught the ball for a touchdown, giving the Cowboys a 17–14 victory. The play became known as the "Hail Mary" pass. The win advanced the Cowboys to the NFC Championship Game.

Reader's Guide

This game is the NFC Divisional Playoff between the Cowboys and Vikings. The Cowboys won 17–14 on a last-second touchdown pass from Roger Staubach to Drew Pearson, known as the "Hail Mary" play. The victory sent Dallas to the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Did You Know?

• The 1975 Cowboys were the first wild card team to reach the Super Bowl.
• The Cowboys' victory over the Vikings is known as the 'Hail Mary' game.
• Roger Staubach threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Drew Pearson in the final seconds.
• The Cowboys defeated the heavily favored Los Angeles Rams 37–7 in the NFC Championship Game.