The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots were the protagonists of the last Super Bowl. The curious fact? Neither team had reached the playoffs the previous season. Brian Schottenheimer experienced a similar situation with his Dallas Cowboys in his debut as head coach, which is why he dreams of reaching the big game in the upcoming season.
“Super Bowl 61, February 14th, 2027. That’s where we plan on being,” he said via Jon Machota on X. “That’s a tall task. And we have to clean up a number of things that we need to improve on from last year.
“But it was proven this year by Seattle and New England that if you didn’t qualify for the playoffs the previous year, it doesn’t mean you can’t get to the big game.”
The last time the Dallas Cowboys played in (and won) a Super Bowl was on January 28, 1996, in Super Bowl XXX. Can Schottenheimer lead Dak Prescott and company back to the top of the NFL?
Defensive end Leon Lett #78 of the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys’ Super Bowl appearances
The Dallas Cowboys have made eight Super Bowl appearances throughout their history, tied for the second-most in NFL history. They hold a 5-3 record in the championship game, securing victories in Super Bowls VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX.
The franchise’s golden eras were defined by legendary figures such as Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin, along with Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry. Despite their storied past and five rings, the team has not returned to the Super Bowl since their last victory in January 1996.
Seattle wins Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history by defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, held on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. Led by head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks’ defense delivered a masterclass, recording six sacks and forcing three turnovers, including a decisive pick-six by Uchenna Nwosu.
Running back Kenneth Walker III was named the game’s MVP after a dominant performance with 135 rushing yards on 27 carries. Additionally, kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by converting five field goals, while quarterback Sam Darnold managed an efficient game to secure the title for the “12s” exactly 12 years after the team’s first championship.
