Game Recap
In a week 4 meeting, the Cowboys authored a 17-10 victory over the Oilers. Both teams were even going into the final quarter 10-10 when the Cowboys outscored Oilers 7-0.
The Cowboys were guided by Danny White who threw for 199 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Tony Dorsett rumbled for 159 rushing yards.
For the Oilers, had zero interceptions.
The Cowboys ended with 339 total yards, 16 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers registered 214 total yards, 13 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Houston Oilers 17-10
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 339, Turnovers: 0
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 214, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DAL |
7 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
17 |
| HOU |
0 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Warren Moon | HOU | 11-26 | 215 | 1 | 4 | 57 | |
| Danny White | DAL | 16-32 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 49 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tony Dorsett | DAL | 23 | 159 | 0 | 31 | |
| Larry Moriarty | HOU | 13 | 51 | 0 | 11 | |
| Mike Rozier | HOU | 9 | 22 | 0 | 16 | |
| Timmy Newsome | DAL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | |
| Butch Woolfolk | HOU | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 | |
| Warren Moon | HOU | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| James Jones | DAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Hill | HOU | 3 | 88 | 1 | 57 | |
| Tony Hill | DAL | 3 | 66 | 0 | 49 | |
| Tim Smith | HOU | 3 | 59 | 0 | 23 | |
| Doug Cosbie | DAL | 4 | 51 | 0 | 32 | |
| James Jones | DAL | 3 | 47 | 0 | 35 | |
| Butch Woolfolk | HOU | 1 | 26 | 0 | 26 | |
| Mike Akiu | HOU | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | |
| Fred Cornwell | DAL | 2 | 15 | 1 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 31 | 156 | 0 | | |
| HOU | 29 | 81 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 16-32 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| HOU | 11-26 | 215 | 1 | 4 | 12 | |
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