Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers (September 4, 1988)

Game Recap

In a week 1 collision in Pittsburgh, the Steelers completed a tight 24-21 win over the Cowboys. The Steelers started well and kept plugging for the win.

The Steelers were guided by Bubby Brister who had 214 passing yards, 0 picks. Earnest Jackson ran for 2 TDs. Weegie Thompson caught 78 yards receiving.

For the Cowboys, Steve Pelluer connected on 289 yards in the air, 2 TDs, was 24 of 37 passing. Kelvin Edwards had 93 yards receiving.

The Steelers finished with 356 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys tallied 414 total yards, 25 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 24-21
• Date: Sunday, September 4, 1988
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 356, Turnovers: 0
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 414, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DAL	7	0	7	7	21
PIT	10	0	7	7	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve Pelluer	DAL	24-37	289	2	2	35
Bubby Brister	PIT	13-27	214	0	0	50

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Herschel Walker	DAL	19	79	0	12
Earnest Jackson	PIT	12	76	2	29
Steve Pelluer	DAL	3	33	0	0
Dwight Stone	PIT	8	31	0	10
Timmy Newsome	DAL	8	20	1	5
Merril Hoge	PIT	2	18	0	15
Bubby Brister	PIT	3	12	1	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Kelvin Edwards	DAL	5	93	0	27
Weegie Thompson	PIT	2	78	0	50
Michael Irvin	DAL	3	73	1	35
Charles Lockett	PIT	2	59	0	44
Herschel Walker	DAL	6	56	0	16
Louis Lipps	PIT	4	50	0	20
Ray Alexander	DAL	3	36	1	14
Mike Hinnant	PIT	1	23	0	23

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	31	134	1
PIT	29	142	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	24-37	289	2	2	2
PIT	13-27	214	0	0	1

More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers

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