Cowboys countdown to kickoff reaches Day 60, revisiting the moments that shaped the franchise

Day 60 of Yahoo Sports’ 100-day countdown to the 2026 NFL season is focused on the Dallas Cowboys and how the franchise’s defining moments have been remembered. The series revisits what the publication describes as the 100 most iconic games in team history, with each day highlighting one entry in the broader ranking as the calendar moves toward kickoff.

Unlike lists that rely on a single metric, the countdown is built on a blend of considerations, according to the series description. The writer notes the rankings weigh how big a game was for the organization, how memorable it remained, and whether unusual events turned a regular season contest into something more enduring. That emphasis matters because the Cowboys’ history includes more than just dominant performances, it includes games that changed how fans viewed the team or altered the narrative around an era.

The series also places Cowboys firsts and moments tied to NFL lore into the mix. That approach is intended to keep the list from becoming exclusively performance-based, where only the most lopsided, high-scoring, or postseason-clinching outcomes would rank. By treating “firsts” and legendary circumstances as part of what makes a game iconic, the countdown can elevate results that were significant even if they did not define a season in box-score terms.

As Day 60 arrives, the broader purpose of the countdown becomes clearer: it is a franchise history project staged on a sports calendar. The publication frames the run-up as leading “right up to the opening game of 2026,” which makes the list not just a retrospective, but a seasonal engagement tool. For long-time Cowboys supporters, that means the countdown doubles as a walk through recurring themes in the team’s identity, from peak dominance to games that became cultural touchpoints.

The Cowboys’ place in the NFL is partly shaped by how often their biggest moments get retold, and this countdown format leans into that tradition. Still, readers should treat the ranking as editorial, not authoritative. Without the full internal methodology and without independently verified game-by-game placement details here, the Day 60 entry should be viewed as a curated list grounded in stated criteria rather than a definitive historical ranking agreed upon by the league, the team, or multiple historians.

What to watch next is simple. As the countdown continues toward the start of the 2026 season, the later entries will likely reveal which Cowboys games were most heavily weighted for “memorable” impact, “unusual events,” and “NFL lore” status. For fans looking to track the team’s legacy, each new day offers another lens on what the franchise believes it is made of, even as the list’s exact ranking logic remains a matter of sportswriting judgment.