1993 record: 12-4, first in division.
Playoffs: Beat Green Bay 27-17, beat San Francisco 38-21, beat Buffalo 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVII.
Coach: Barry Switzer, first year.
Top players: QB Troy Aikman, RB Emmitt Smith, WR Michael Irvin, TE Jay Novacek, T Erik Williams, G Nate Newton, DT Leon Lett, CB Kevin Smith.
Top newcomers: OL Derek Kennard (New Orleans), QB Rodney Peete (Detroit), DE Shante Carver (Arizona State).
Key stat: Cowboys ranked 10th in yards allowed but gave up the second-fewest points in the NFL.