At 4-4 the Atlanta Falcons get a break from divisional play, after facing NFC South rivals in back to back weeks. This week they do face another NFC foe, however, and one with whom they’ve had plenty of battles in the past.
The Dallas Cowboys have a rich history with a widespread fanbase stretching across the country. They were a frequent opponent for the Atlanta Falcons from the Birds’ inception in 1966, and have an overall 18-11 lead in the all time series.
The early days of Falcons football were rife with misery at the hands of the already established Cowboys.