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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Hogeboom | DAL | 14-29 | 162 | 2 | 2 | 23 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 12-20 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 22 | |
| Danny White | DAL | 9-15 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | WAS | 36 | 140 | 2 | 17 | |
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 15 | 57 | 0 | 17 | |
| Ron Springs | DAL | 4 | 15 | 0 | 12 | |
| Joe Washington | WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Drew Pearson | DAL | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Butch Johnson | DAL | 5 | 73 | 1 | 23 | |
| Tony Hill | DAL | 5 | 59 | 0 | 15 | |
| Drew Pearson | DAL | 5 | 55 | 1 | 16 | |
| Charlie Brown | WAS | 3 | 54 | 1 | 22 | |
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 4 | 46 | 0 | 22 | |
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 2 | 29 | 0 | 25 | |
| Doug Cosbie | DAL | 2 | 26 | 0 | 19 | |
| Timmy Newsome | DAL | 3 | 24 | 0 | 16 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 21 | 65 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 40 | 137 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 23-44 | 275 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| WAS | 12-20 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins
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- Weather: 35 degrees, relative humidity 52%, wind 8 mph, wind chill 28
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