Game Recap
In a September 21 week 3 match-up in Dallas, the Cowboys scored a 28-17 victory over the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers had the halftime lead 17-14 but Cowboys seized control in the 0. The Cowboys had a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Buccaneers were shut out in the second half.
The Cowboys were guided by Danny White who threw for 244 yards passing in the air, 3 touchdowns, zero picks, was 24 of 33 passing. Tony Dorsett ran for 100 yards on the ground. Tony Hill caught 72 yards receiving.
For the Buccaneers, Doug Williams threw for 258 yards, 1 TD. Ricky Bell ran for 91 rushing yards. Jimmie Giles had 105 receiving yards, 1 TD.
The Cowboys tallied 390 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 442 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 28-17
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 1980
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 390, Turnovers: 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 442, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| TAM |
7 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
| DAL |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
28 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Doug Williams | TAM | 17-30 | 258 | 1 | 2 | 49 | |
| Danny White | DAL | 24-33 | 244 | 3 | 0 | 28 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 20 | 100 | 0 | 15 | |
| Ricky Bell | TAM | 15 | 91 | 0 | 40 | |
| Doug Williams | TAM | 7 | 77 | 1 | 0 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 11 | 41 | 1 | 7 | |
| Jerry Eckwood | TAM | 10 | 36 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ron Springs | DAL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| James Jones | DAL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jimmie Giles | TAM | 4 | 105 | 1 | 49 | |
| Tony Hill | DAL | 5 | 72 | 0 | 17 | |
| Jerry Eckwood | TAM | 4 | 69 | 0 | 40 | |
| Butch Johnson | DAL | 3 | 47 | 1 | 28 | |
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 6 | 46 | 0 | 13 | |
| Jay Saldi | DAL | 4 | 41 | 0 | 24 | |
| Isaac Hagins | TAM | 3 | 34 | 0 | 19 | |
| Billy Joe DuPree | DAL | 5 | 32 | 2 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 36 | 146 | 1 | | |
| TAM | 32 | 204 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 24-33 | 244 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| TAM | 17-30 | 258 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
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- Weather: 86 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 19 mph
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