Philadelphia Eagles | Return Game: House Of Pain Game

Return Game: Birds, 'Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. In 1979, the Eagles headed to Dallas where they attempted to beat the defending Super Bowl Champs in Texas Stadium. When the Cowboys scored first, Eagles fans may have felt rumblings of that "not again" dread, whether they cared to admit it.. But the Birds were always full of surprises!

By January 1981, it was here - the game. One that took on as much importance as any previous game in the franchise's history. Dallas was in our house and everything unfolded as Coach Vermeil had planned since his arrival.

Return Game: Birds, 'Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Arguably one of the greatest contributors to the Birds and 'Boys rivalry, Buddy Ryan loved to stir the pot, and fans delighted in what he was cooking. They loved his rift with Tom Landry, they loved it when he would disparage the team in the press, and they loved it even more when he led the team in some of the most iconic games of the mid-to-late 1980s.

This episode is packed full of drama and includes revenge plots, a changing of the guard in Dallas, more payback, and snowballs. Buddy really left his mark on this rivalry.

To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the 'Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you'll find photos, videos, audio clips, and more interviews.

Return Game: Birds, 'Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Jeffrey Lurie buys the Birds and makes some immediate changes, including hiring Ray Rhodes as head coach.

The Birds traded wins with the 'Boys during this era and fans were ready for it all - wins and losses. Four words from Merrill Reese still live in infamy: "They stop them again!" And Troy Vincent floats to the end zone and silences a stadium of shocked Dallas fans.

To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the 'Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you'll find photos, videos, audio clips, and more interviews.

Return Game: Birds, 'Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. The Birds and 'Boys take their rivalry into the new millennium and celebrate kicking off the Y2K season with a clash. It's Texas in early September and the Eagles are prepared for anything Dallas has for them including a thermometer that needs to be checked twice to make sure it's accurate!

In 2004, Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens had found a partnership that seemed to work on the field. With a strong offense and a powerful defense, the Birds flew all the way to the Super Bowl.

By 2005, that momentum was sputtering and T.O.'s future in Philly was left in doubt.

To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the 'Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you'll find photos, videos, audio clips, and more interviews.

Return Game: Birds, 'Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys rivalry. By 2013, the bad blood between the Birds and the 'Boys had been there for decades with no signs of waning. The Eagles had a new coach and were down in Dallas. It was the de facto NFC East Championship Game and the pressure was on!

Of course, every Eagles fan knows that 2017 was the year the Birds went all the way - finally! But they had to overtake Dallas along on that journey and this game did not disappoint.

In 2019, the fate of the NFC East would again be influenced in a late-season matchup between the Eagles and Cowboys. Who would come on top in this one?

To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the 'Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you'll find photos, videos, audio clips, and more interviews.

Coming May 24: Season 2 of Return Game: Birds, 'Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, hosted by Rob Ellis and Derrick Gunn. This nine-episode season will take you on a deep dive into the decades-long rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. It's a rivalry that started when the Eagles were World Champions, and it has spanned decades with no signs of letting up. Sure, you've seen the games, but there's more – so much more – to both sides of the story. You'll hear firsthand from the Eagles legends who lived them. Whether you're an Eagles fan or not, learn why this is one of the fiercest rivalries in sports. Subscribe now, so you don't miss any of the excitement!

Seth Joyner, Jeff Kemp, Ray Didinger, and Merrill Reese are among those who recall what The House of Pain Game and the 1991 season mean all of these years later.

Return Game: House of Pain Game presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation takes you deep inside the iconic House of Pain Game. The Houston Oilers lead 3-0 at the half. Coming into the game, the Oilers were the favorites to win, but Bud Carson's nickel defense appeared to be working. The Philadelphia Eagles had contained this usually high-scoring team, so far.

Return Game: House of Pain Game presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation takes you deep inside the iconic House of Pain Game. It didn't take long for kelly-green clad Philadelphia Eagles to show the Houston Oilers - you bring the house, we bring the pain.

Return Game: House of Pain Game presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation takes you deep inside the iconic House of Pain Game. In 1991, the population of Houston was booming and Oilers fans had high expectations for the hometown team. This was the year they were going to the Super Bowl. The Oilers believed there was no defense in the NFL that could stop them, especially during a game in the Astrodome in front of a sold out crowd of Love Ya Blue fans. But they hadn't played the Eagles… yet.

Return Game: House of Pain Game presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation takes you deep inside the iconic House of Pain Game. This season takes you into the locker room and onto the field with stories from players, coaches, and others who lived the experience.

Return Game runs it back like never before. This Official Eagles Podcast takes you deep inside the most iconic moments in Philadelphia Eagles history, bringing you first-hand accounts of unbelievable games, unforgettable plays, unrelenting rivalries, and undeniable characters. Each season of Return Game features a never-heard-before take on a different time, team, personality, or moment in Eagles lore. Buckle up— this is team history straight from the people who lived it.