Houston Oilers at Dallas Cowboys (November 22, 1979)

Game Recap

In a November 22 week 13 meeting, the Oilers authored a 30-24 win over the Cowboys. The Cowboys had the lead after two quarters 21-17 but Oilers took charge in the 0. The Oilers outscored the Cowboys 13-3 in the final 30 minutes.

The Oilers were guided by who had 0 picks.

For the Cowboys, Roger Staubach threw for 287 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 21 of 30 passing. Tony Dorsett rumbled for 1 TD. Drew Pearson finished with 118 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Oilers registered 378 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys ended up with 371 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Houston Oilers defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 30-24
• Date: Thursday, November 22, 1979
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 378, Turnovers: 0
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 371, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
HOU	7	10	6	7	30
DAL	14	7	0	3	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Roger Staubach	DAL	21-30	287	2	2	56
Dan Pastorini	HOU	9-17	163	2	0	47

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Earl Campbell	HOU	33	195	2	61
Tony Dorsett	DAL	12	54	1	16
Robert Newhouse	DAL	12	30	0	9
Tim Wilson	HOU	4	17	0	7
Rob Carpenter	HOU	3	14	0	7
Drew Pearson	DAL	1	6	0	6
Roger Staubach	DAL	4	3	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Drew Pearson	DAL	5	118	1	56
Ken Burrough	HOU	3	55	1	32
Mike Renfro	HOU	2	53	1	47
Tony Dorsett	DAL	5	36	0	16
Robert Newhouse	DAL	2	36	1	21
Rich Caster	HOU	1	29	0	29
Tony Hill	DAL	2	29	0	16
Jay Saldi	DAL	2	26	0	17

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	30	92	1
HOU	41	224	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	21-30	287	2	2	1
HOU	9-17	163	2	0	1

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