The Madden NFL 2000 rivalry between the Cowboys and Eagles is a notable competition in the National Football League (NFL). The Dallas Cowboys entered the NFL as an expansion team during the 1960 season. Dallas was initially assigned to the NFL Western Conference, where they encountered the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time.
In 1961, Dallas transitioned to the NFL Eastern Conference, leading to two annual matchups with Philadelphia. After the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, both franchises were placed in the NFC East, where they have continued to be divisional rivals.
Throughout the 1970s, the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed a considerable advantage in their encounters. Dallas gained a 17–3 record against the Philadelphia Eagles and establishing a significant lead in the overall rivalry. This rivalry has been characterized by fiercely contested games, which are emblematic of the NFC East. The matchups have frequently been showcased on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, totaling 16 appearances.
The Dallas Cowboys currently lead the overall series with a record of 75–59. The two teams have faced each other four times in the playoffs, with the Cowboys maintaining a 3–1 advantage.
Madden NFL 2000 Gameplay and Franchise Mode
Madden NFL 2000 is a football video game developed by EA Tiburon. It was launched by EA Sports in 1999 for various platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Microsoft Windows. In addition, Aspyr Media also released a version for Macintosh OS,. Thus making it the first football game ever adapted for Mac. In the first game of the 2000 season, the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. This video is shown on the Macintosh.
The franchise mode in Madden NFL 2000 has received some upgrades, allowing multiple owners to join the same season. Unlike its predecessor, this version lets users delegate off-season tasks to the CPU, such as re-signing or releasing players and drafting new talent. For the second year in a row, created players cannot be added to their teams or the free agent list. Before starting a franchise, players must include all 31 coaches from the 1999 NFL season, which is a requirement unique to the PC.