Game Recap
In a week 3 match-up in Los Angeles, the Rams pitched a 27-14 win against the Cowboys. Rams took the entering halftime 14-7 and held on in the last 30 minutes.
The Rams were guided by Pat Haden who threw for 227 yards, 2 touchdowns. Ron Jessie finished with 144 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Cowboys, Roger Staubach had 246 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 interceptions. Preston Pearson caught 72 receiving yards.
The Rams ended with 317 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys tallied 319 total yards, 21 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 27-14
- Date: Sunday, September 17, 1978
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 317, Turnovers: 2
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 319, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DAL |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
| RAM |
7 |
7 |
0 |
13 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 22-46 | 246 | 2 | 4 | 23 | |
| Pat Haden | RAM | 14-25 | 227 | 2 | 2 | 45 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Cullen Bryant | RAM | 20 | 61 | 0 | 9 | |
| John Cappelletti | RAM | 15 | 39 | 1 | 9 | |
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 19 | 38 | 0 | 13 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 7 | 34 | 0 | 12 | |
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 2 | 25 | 0 | 23 | |
| Preston Pearson | DAL | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Vince Ferragamo | RAM | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Jessie | RAM | 7 | 144 | 1 | 45 | |
| Preston Pearson | DAL | 5 | 72 | 0 | 21 | |
| Willie Miller | RAM | 5 | 68 | 1 | 43 | |
| Butch Johnson | DAL | 3 | 54 | 0 | 23 | |
| Tony Hill | DAL | 3 | 41 | 1 | 18 | |
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 6 | 32 | 0 | 12 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 2 | 28 | 0 | 23 | |
| Billy Joe DuPree | DAL | 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 29 | 96 | 0 | | |
| RAM | 36 | 98 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 22-46 | 246 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
| RAM | 14-25 | 227 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams
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- Weather: 67 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 10 mph
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