Dallas Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games - Day 8

Day 8 of the 100-day countdown to kickoff explores the 1993 Thanksgiving game between the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins at Texas Stadium. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain transformed the artificial turf into an icy nightmare, presenting an unprecedented challenge for both teams. Miami took early lead with a 77-yard touchdown run by Keith Byars, while the Cowboys tied the game with a 64-yard punt return touchdown by Troy Aikman's rookie Kevin Williams.

Despite the harsh conditions, Miami kicker Pete Stoyanovich kept the Dolphins' lead alive with field goals, shrinking the gap to 14-13 with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Dallas had a chance to capitalize on a missed field goal by Miami's kicker, but defensive tackle Leon Lett mishandled the situation. Lett slid on the ice, touched the ball, and it became live again, giving Miami a chance to score.

The Dolphins converted the 41-yard field goal, sealing the 16-14 victory. The game is notable for being the last loss of coach Jimmy Johnson's five-season tenure with the Cowboys. The Lett mistake became an iconic moment, but the team's unity and dominance throughout the season is the true story behind this Thanksgiving classic.