Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (January 22, 1983) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a playoff contest, the Redskins advanced with a 31-17 win over the Cowboys. Redskins took the in the first half 14-3 and stayed composed in the final 30 minutes.

The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who connected on 1 touchdown, zero interceptions, was 12 of 20 passing. John Riggins ran for 140 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns. Charlie Brown finished with 1 touchdown.

For the Cowboys, Gary Hogeboom finished with 2 touchdowns. Butch Johnson caught 73 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Redskins ended with 260 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys ended up with 340 total yards, 21 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 31-17
  • Date: Saturday, January 22, 1983
  • Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 260, Turnovers: 0
  • Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 340, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DAL 3 0 14 0 17
WAS 7 7 7 10 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Gary HogeboomDAL14-291622223
Joe TheismannWAS12-201501022
Danny WhiteDAL9-151130025

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
John RigginsWAS36140217
Tony DorsettDAL1557017
Ron SpringsDAL415012
Joe WashingtonWAS2202
Drew PearsonDAL1-10-1
Alvin GarrettWAS1-20-2
Joe TheismannWAS1-30-3

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Butch JohnsonDAL573123
Tony HillDAL559015
Drew PearsonDAL555116
Charlie BrownWAS354122
Alvin GarrettWAS446022
Tony DorsettDAL229025
Doug CosbieDAL226019
Timmy NewsomeDAL324016

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DAL21650
WAS401372

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DAL23-44275220
WAS12-20150103

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