Dallas Cowboys vs. New England Patriots on Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys are 1-0 against the New England Patriots in regular-season Monday Night Football games since 1981. The teams have met once on Monday night in that span, with Dallas winning 1 and New England winning 0.
Cowboys vs. Patriots Monday Night Football record: 1-0
1-0 from the Cowboys’ side, 0-1 from the Patriots' side. Most recent: Sep 21, 1981, Cowboys 35, Patriots 21. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Dallas Cowboys vs. New England Patriots Monday Night Football game
Newest first. The running record is the Cowboys’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Cowboysresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1981 | Cowboys at Patriots | Cowboys 35, Patriots 21 | — | W · 1-0 |
Dallas Cowboys vs. New England Patriots Monday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Cowboys and Patriots last meet on Monday Night Football?
- Sep 21, 1981: Cowboys 35, Patriots 21.
- What is the Cowboys' all-time Monday Night Football record against the Patriots?
- 1-0 in 1 game since 1981, from the Cowboys' side.
- When did the Cowboys last beat the Patriots on Monday Night Football?
- Sep 21, 1981: Cowboys 35, Patriots 21.
- When did the Patriots last beat the Cowboys on Monday Night Football?
- Never in these games: the Patriots are 0-1 here.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025