Game Recap
In a December 26 playoff tussle in Dallas, the Cowboys put together a 5-0 win against the Lions. The Cowboys completed a shutout.
The Cowboys were led by Duane Thomas had 135 yards on the ground.
For the Lions, Greg Landry threw for 0 INTs.
The Cowboys finished with 231 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 156 total yards, 7 first downs, 3 turnovers and 0 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Detroit LionsDET 5-0
- Date: Saturday, December 26, 1970
- Game Time Kickoff: 3:30PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 231, Turnovers: 1
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 156, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| DAL |
3 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Landry | DET | 5-12 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Bill Munson | DET | 2-8 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 39 | |
| Craig Morton | DAL | 4-18 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 20 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Duane Thomas | DAL | 30 | 135 | 0 | 16 | |
| Walt Garrison | DAL | 17 | 72 | 0 | 11 | |
| Mel Farr | DET | 12 | 31 | 0 | 5 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 9 | 16 | 0 | 7 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
| Larry Walton | DET | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Walton | DET | 3 | 39 | 0 | 15 | |
| Earl McCullouch | DET | 1 | 39 | 0 | 39 | |
| Bob Hayes | DAL | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | |
| Pettis Norman | DAL | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Walt Garrison | DAL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 14 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 50 | 209 | 0 | | |
| DET | 27 | 76 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 4-18 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| DET | 7-20 | 92 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
- Attendance:
- Weather: 35 degrees, relative humidity 46%, wind 8 mph, wind chill 28
- Time of Game:
