When fans think of some of the greatest rivalries in football, many are quick to point to divisional matchups, such as those in the AFC North, NFC North, and AFC West—and they would be correct. However, two opponents from completely opposite conferences, separated by over 1.2 thousand miles, share a rivalry so intense and competitive that it has withstood the test of time.
A rivalry that has shaped careers, created playmakers, and defined legacies, walks a fine line between hatred and respect for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. Together, the Steelers and Cowboys have claimed a combined 11 Super Bowl titles and faced off in three of those games (Super Bowl X, XIII, XXX).
Though Dallas won only one of these Super Bowls (XXX), they hold the edge in their overall head-to-head matchups, with 17 wins to Pittsburgh’s 16. This could all change if the Steelers can tie the rivalry after their Sunday Night Football game against Dallas in Week 5, on October 6th, at 8:20 PM EST.
