Game Recap
In a week 14 contest, the Cowboys posted a comprehensive 52-10 win against the Oilers. The Cowboys came out on fire early leading 24-3 at the half and rolled to a comprehensive victory.
The Cowboys were guided by Craig Morton who connected on 349 yards in the air, 5 touchdowns, was 13 of 17 passing. Duane Thomas rumbled for 115 rushing yards. Bob Hayes had 187 receiving yards, 4 TDs.
For the Oilers, connected on 0 interceptions.
The Cowboys ended up with 549 total yards, 22 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers finished with 151 total yards, 12 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Houston Oilers 52-10
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 1970
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 549, Turnovers: 3
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 151, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
| DAL |
17 |
7 |
14 |
14 |
52 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Craig Morton | DAL | 13-17 | 349 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Naponic | HOU | 6-19 | 85 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jerry Rhome | HOU | 2-7 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 2-5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Duane Thomas | DAL | 17 | 115 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Dawkins | HOU | 16 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calvin Hill | DAL | 11 | 39 | 1 | 0 | |
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Richardson | HOU | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Naponic | HOU | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Claxton Welch | DAL | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Hayes | DAL | 6 | 187 | 4 | 0 | |
| Reggie Rucker | DAL | 3 | 77 | 1 | 0 | |
| Walt Garrison | DAL | 3 | 69 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Joiner | HOU | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Dawkins | HOU | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dan Reeves | DAL | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pettis Norman | DAL | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Richardson | HOU | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 41 | 208 | 2 | | |
| HOU | 27 | 86 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 15-22 | 365 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| HOU | 8-27 | 110 | 0 | 4 | 7 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Dallas Cowboys
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- Weather: 44 degrees, relative humidity 72%, wind 8 mph
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