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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve PelluerDAL24-372892235
Bubby BristerPIT13-272140050

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Herschel WalkerDAL1979012
Earnest JacksonPIT1276229
Steve PelluerDAL33300
Dwight StonePIT831010
Timmy NewsomeDAL82015
Merril HogePIT218015
Bubby BristerPIT31210

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Kelvin EdwardsDAL593027
Weegie ThompsonPIT278050
Michael IrvinDAL373135
Charles LockettPIT259044
Herschel WalkerDAL656016
Louis LippsPIT450020
Ray AlexanderDAL336114
Mike HinnantPIT123023

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DAL311341
PIT291423

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DAL24-37289222
PIT13-27214001

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