1991 Dallas Cowboys season
| 1991 Dallas Cowboys season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jimmy Johnson |
| Owner | Jerry Jones |
| Home field | Texas Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC East |
| Playoff finish |
Won Wild Card Playoffs (at Bears) 17–13 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Lions) 38–6 |
This year would mark the Cowboys' return to the playoffs after a number of seasons, including a 1–15 campaign just two years prior. This also marked Norv Turner's first year as offensive coordinator under head coach Jimmy Johnson. The young offensive nucleus of Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith continued to develop, as did the offensive line, while the defense also improved. Though the Cowboys would lose in the playoffs to the Detroit Lions in the divisional round, the season was considered a resounding success, and a glimpse of things to come. Notable additions to the team this year include defensive tackle Russell Maryland, wide receiver Alvin Harper, offensive tackle Erik Williams and linebacker Dixon Edwards.
The season began with a strong victory over Cleveland and a close Monday night loss to Washington. However, in game 3, the Cowboys were defeated at home by Philadelphia, 24–0. The Eagles sacked Troy Aikman 11 times and served notice that the Cowboys were still behind the "contenders" in the NFC East. A narrow victory the next week over the Cardinals did little to change that contention. However, in Week 5, the Cowboys upset the defending Super Bowl champion Giants (snapping a 6-game losing streak to the Giants). The momentum from the Giants win carried the Cowboys to 3 wins in the next 4 games (the only loss being a turnover plagued loss at Detroit) to move to 6–3.
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