Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams (January 7, 1979) (Post Season)

Game Recap

In a January 7 playoff battle in Los Angeles, the Cowboys posted a one-sided 28-0 win against the Rams. The Cowboys posted a shutout.

The Cowboys were guided by Roger Staubach who tossed in 2 TDs. Tony Dorsett ran for 101 yards rushing, 1 TD. Billy Joe DuPree caught 1 touchdown.

For the Rams, Willie Miller had 96 receiving yards.

The Cowboys ended up with 235 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Rams ended with 277 total yards, 15 first downs, 7 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Los Angeles RamsRAM 28-0
• Date: Sunday, January 7, 1979
• Game Time Kickoff: 5:00PM
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 235, Turnovers: 3
• Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 277, Turnovers: 7

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DAL	0	0	7	21	28
RAM	0	0	0	0	0

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Vince Ferragamo	RAM	7-16	130	0	2	65
Roger Staubach	DAL	13-25	126	2	2	23
Pat Haden	RAM	7-19	76	0	3	15

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Tony Dorsett	DAL	17	101	1	53
Cullen Bryant	RAM	20	52	0	11
Scott Laidlaw	DAL	10	20	0	4
Pat Haden	RAM	2	20	0	18
John Cappelletti	RAM	3	19	0	10
Roger Staubach	DAL	3	7	0	11
Robert Newhouse	DAL	1	4	0	4

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Willie Miller	RAM	3	96	0	65
Billy Joe DuPree	DAL	3	48	1	23
Ron Jessie	RAM	4	42	0	14
Billy Waddy	RAM	2	23	0	14
Butch Johnson	DAL	2	19	0	17
Drew Pearson	DAL	2	19	0	17
Dwight Scales	RAM	1	18	0	18
Tony Dorsett	DAL	2	15	0	9

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	33	126	1
RAM	31	81	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	13-25	126	2	2	3
RAM	14-35	206	0	5	3

More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams

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• Weather: 56 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 8 mph
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