1980 NFC Championship Game
The Eagles soar past the Cowboys to claim the NFC crown.
The 1980 NFC Championship Game was played on January 11, 1981, between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles won 20–7 to advance to Super Bowl XV.
Quick Facts
- Date
- December 28, 1980
- Location
- Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Opponent
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Vikings 27, Cowboys 34 (OT)
- Mvp performance
- Roger Staubach (Dallas QB)
- Key victory factor
- Overtime field goal by Randy Gradishar
Reader's Guide
The game was hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles, who were the higher surviving seed based on regular-season record. The Eagles' victory gave them their first NFC Championship.
Did You Know?
- The 1980 NFC Championship Game was the first for the Philadelphia Eagles since the 1970 merger.
- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White threw three interceptions in the game.
- The Eagles' defense held the Cowboys to just 7 points, their lowest total of the season.
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