What was the best game in Eagles' history?
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No win felt sweeter
BEST GAME: The Eagles' triumph over the Cowboys in the NFC title game in 1981 was a masterpiece.
Nov. 19, 1978: Eagles 19,
New York Giants 17
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As the Cowboys' John Dutton is blocked, Wilbert Montgomery hits the hole at the start of his 42-yard touchdown run.
Jan. 11, 2004: Eagles 20, Green Bay 17, OT
These two games will forever be remembered as miracle Eagles victories. "The Miracle of the Meadowlands" in 1978 occurred when quarterback Joe Pisarcik fumbled a handoff to Larry Csonka as the Giants tried to run out the clock on a 17-12 victory. The ball bounced into the waiting hands of cornerback Herman Edwards, who ran 26 yards for a stunning game-winning touchdown. The win led to the Eagles' first playoff appearance in 18 years.
More than 25 years later, the oft-maligned, self-proclaimed "First-down Freddie" Mitchell pulled in a fourth-and-26 reception from Donovan McNabb in an NFC divisional playoff game as time was running out. The 28-yard catch led to a game-tying field goal by David Akers, who added the game-winner following a Brian Dawkins interception in overtime.
