The 1996 Dallas Cowboys finished with a 10-6 record, clinching their fifth consecutive NFC East title and securing a playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The team featured an elite defense that ranked third in the league for fewest points allowed, highlighted by standout performances from Pro Bowlers Deion Sanders, Darren Woodson, and Tony Tolbert. Other season highlights included a dominant 27-0 win over the Giants and impressive victories against both Super Bowl participants, the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.