How Bill Parcells is remembered by Cowboys fans – either as a franchise savior or just another of Jerry Jones' extravagances that didn't pan out – will have much to do with tonight's outcome. One game. It can mean so much.
Do certain athletes possess a quality that allows them to rise to the occasion, or does their performance on Monday night resonate because we already know they are special? This and other imponderables can be debated tonight when the Cowboys host the New York Giants at Texas Stadium. But on this topic, there can be no debate: some of the most brilliant performances in Cowboys history have taken place on Monday night. READ MORE
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Emmitt Smith holds the Monday Night Football record for rushing yards with 2,434.