Revisit in photos: Tom Brady’s career against the Dallas Cowboys

David Ammenheuser
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Tom Brady announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday morning via Twitter.

The future Hall of Famer won seven Super Bowls over 23 seasons in the NFL. Among his 383 career games (335 regular season, 48 postseason), Brady played the Dallas Cowboys eight times.

He posted a 7-1 record, the lone loss coming on Jan. 16, 31-14, when the Bucs lost to the Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card game.

A look back at his career against the Cowboys:

New England quarterback Tom Brady scrambles around Cowboys Al Singleton, in the fourth quater against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillete Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Oct. 16, 2003.
New England quarterback Tom Brady scrambles around Cowboys Al Singleton, in the fourth quater against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillete Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Oct. 16, 2003.

Nov. 16, 2003: Patriots 12, Cowboys 0

Brady completed 15 of 34 passes for just 44.1% of his passes for a 212 yards. He did not have a touchdown pass or an interception. He was sacked twice. His quarterback rating of 64.8 was the lowest of his career against the Cowboys.

Tom Brady looks to throw the ball against the Cowboys in the Patriots in the Patriots win over the Cowboys 48 - 27. The Dallas Cowboys play the New England Patriots at Stadium in Irving Sunday, October 14, 2007.
Tom Brady looks to throw the ball against the Cowboys in the Patriots in the Patriots win over the Cowboys 48 - 27. The Dallas Cowboys play the New England Patriots at Stadium in Irving Sunday, October 14, 2007.

Oct. 14, 2007: Patriots 48, Cowboys 27

Brady had a huge game, passing for 388 yards (on 31 of 46 passes) and five touchdowns. He was not intercepted and was sacked three times. He had a quarterback rating of 129.6.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for yardage against the Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 16, 2011.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for yardage against the Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 16, 2011.

Oct. 16, 2011: Patriots 30, Cowboys 16

Completing 27 of 41 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns, Brady led the Patriots to another lopsided win over the Cowboys. He did throw two interceptions and was sacked three times. His quarterback rating of 82.3 was among the lowest of his career against Dallas.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares to hand the ball off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, October 11, 2015.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares to hand the ball off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, October 11, 2015.

Oct. 11, 2015: Patriots 30, Cowboys 6

Another lopsided win for New England as Brady dazzles by completing 20 of 27 passes (74.1%) and 275 yards and two touchdowns. His 130.9 quarterback rating was the highest of his career against the Cowboys.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass.

Nov. 24, 2019: Patriots 13, Cowboys 9

In one of the lowest-scoring games in the Cowboys-Patriots rivalry, Brady wins his final game against the Cowboys as a Patriot. He completes just 17 of 37 passes (45.9%) for 190 yards and one touchdown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

Sept. 9, 2021: Bucs 31 Cowboys 29

A new uniform and a new team, but the victories keep happening for Brady against the Cowboys. Brady passes for 379 yards as he completes 32 of 50 passes and four touchdowns in the season-opening win. It’s the only game against the Cowboys where Brady comes away without being sacked. He does throw two interceptions.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws the ball during the 2022 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws the ball during the 2022 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Sept. 11, 2022: Bucs 19, Cowboys 3

In his final regular-season opener, Brady leads the Bucs to another win over the Cowboys. He completes 18 of 27 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown and an interception.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit after a throw by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) during an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit after a throw by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) during an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.

Jan. 16, 2023: Cowboys 31, Bucs 14

In his final NFL game, Brady finally loses to the Cowboys. Maybe that was the sign that it was time to retire. He completes 35 of 66 passes for 351 yards and two touchdowns. He has one interception. The Cowboys led the entire way, jumping out to an 18-0 alftime lead and coasting in the second half.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) greet each other at midfield following an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) greet each other at midfield following an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.