 The Cowboys held a one-game lead over the Redskins with two games to play in the regular season, but fell at home to Philadelphia, then lost a Monday night match in Minnesota (a game best known for Tony Dorsett's NFL record 99-yard touchdown run).Dallas played two home games in the unusual postseason "Super Bowl Tournament", defeating Tampa Bay and Green Bay.In the NFC Championship Game, Washington defeated Dallas 31–17 at RFK Stadium.