Game Recap
In a October 4 week 4 contest in New York, the Cowboys enjoyed a 38-24 win over the Jets. Cowboys cruised to the win thanks to a solid start.
The Cowboys were led by Kevin Sweeney who had 3 TDs. Alvin Blount ran for 1 touchdown. Kelvin Edwards had 2 TDs.
For the Jets, David Norrie connected on 213 yards in the air, 1 touchdown. Michael Harper had 89 yards receiving.
The Cowboys ended up with 246 total yards, 14 first downs, 4 turnovers and 16 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets registered 241 total yards, 22 first downs, 5 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat New York JetsNYJ 38-24
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 246, Turnovers: 4
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 241, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DAL |
7 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
38 |
| NYJ |
3 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| David Norrie | NYJ | 18-33 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 41 | |
| Kevin Sweeney | DAL | 6-14 | 139 | 3 | 1 | 35 | |
| Loren Snyder | DAL | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Walter Briggs | NYJ | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alvin Blount | DAL | 28 | 72 | 1 | 15 | |
| Eddie Hunter | NYJ | 15 | 48 | 0 | 10 | |
| David Adams | DAL | 5 | 43 | 1 | 27 | |
| John Chirico | NYJ | 9 | 16 | 1 | 3 | |
| Derrick Foster | NYJ | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| David Norrie | NYJ | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| Walter Briggs | NYJ | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Michael Harper | NYJ | 6 | 89 | 0 | 26 | |
| Kelvin Edwards | DAL | 2 | 68 | 2 | 35 | |
| Cornell Burbage | DAL | 3 | 46 | 1 | 27 | |
| Jamie Kurisko | NYJ | 1 | 41 | 1 | 41 | |
| Scott Holman | NYJ | 4 | 40 | 0 | 13 | |
| Sebron Spivey | DAL | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | |
| John Chirico | NYJ | 4 | 18 | 0 | 8 | |
| Derrick Gaffney | NYJ | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 37 | 114 | 2 | | |
| NYJ | 30 | 82 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 6-15 | 139 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| NYJ | 18-35 | 213 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets
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- Weather: 46 degrees, relative humidity 79%, wind 25 mph
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