Game Recap
In a December week 16 clash, the Cowboys scored a 12-6 win over the Patriots. Bothstayed on topwere deadlocked at the end of two until the Cowboys had a good third quarter en route to the victory.
The Cowboys were guided by Emmitt Smith ran for 85 rushing yards. Michael Irvin caught 76 yards receiving.
For the Patriots, Drew Bledsoe threw for 178 pass yards in the air. Curtis Martin had 91 yards rushing. Terry Glenn had 83 receiving yards.
The Cowboys tallied 251 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 6 of 16 on third downs. The Patriots finished with 279 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 3 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat New England PatriotsNWE 12-6
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 1996
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 251, Turnovers: 2
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 279, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NWE |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| DAL |
3 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
12 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Bledsoe | NWE | 20-40 | 178 | 0 | 3 | 29 | |
| Troy Aikman | DAL | 16-28 | 169 | 0 | 2 | 21 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Curtis Martin | NWE | 20 | 91 | 0 | 21 | |
| Emmitt Smith | DAL | 27 | 85 | 0 | 10 | |
| Sherman Williams | DAL | 4 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
| Dave Meggett | NWE | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Kevin Williams | DAL | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Troy Aikman | DAL | 3 | -2 | 0 | 1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Terry Glenn | NWE | 8 | 83 | 0 | 29 | |
| Michael Irvin | DAL | 6 | 76 | 0 | 20 | |
| Emmitt Smith | DAL | 5 | 55 | 0 | 21 | |
| Keith Byars | NWE | 5 | 46 | 0 | 19 | |
| Shawn Jefferson | NWE | 2 | 21 | 0 | 15 | |
| Curtis Martin | NWE | 3 | 19 | 0 | 9 | |
| Kevin Williams | DAL | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Daryl Johnston | DAL | 3 | 15 | 0 | 6 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 35 | 107 | 0 | | |
| NWE | 21 | 101 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 16-28 | 169 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| NWE | 20-40 | 178 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys
- Attendance: 64,578
- Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 22 mph
- Time of Game:
