What history tells us about a Dallas Cowboys’ 3-0 start
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-0 for the first time since 2008 after beating the Miami Dolphins 31-6 on Sunday.
It’s the 16th time Dallas has won its first three games.
It’s a good sign for things to come but don’t get too excited just yet. After their fast start in ‘08, the Cowboys finished 9-7 and missed the playoffs.
Overall, however, a good start means good things for Dallas. In 14 of the first 15 3-0 starts the Cowboys earned a playoff spot.
Three times they won the Super Bowl (1977, ‘92 and ‘95) after a 3-0 start. Twice they lost the Super Bowl (or NFL championship) in ‘66 and ‘75. And twice they lost in the NFC Championship.
This story was originally published September 22, 2019 at 3:10 PM.
Stefan Stevenson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram