Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (October 3, 1971)

Game Recap


In a October 3 week 3 clash, the Redskins finished with a 20-16 victory against the Cowboys. Redskins led 17-9 moving into the final quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 4.

The Redskins were led by Billy Kilmer who connected on 1 touchdown. Charlie Harraway ran for 111 rushing yards, 1 TD. Roy Jefferson had 1 TD.

For the Cowboys, Craig Morton threw for 0 picks. Calvin Hill had 1 TD.

The Redskins finished with 285 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys ended with 267 total yards, 20 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 20-16
  • Date: Sunday, October 3, 1971
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 285, Turnovers: 3
  • Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 267, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
WAS 7 7 3 3 20
DAL 0 9 0 7 16

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Craig MortonDAL11-26124000
Roger StaubachDAL6-9103000
Billy KilmerWAS5-1094110

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Charlie HarrawayWAS1811110
Larry BrownWAS218100
Calvin HillDAL196510
Walt GarrisonDAL51300
Bob HayesDAL2700
Tommy MasonWAS1600
Craig MortonDAL2300

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Bob HayesDAL36900
Roy JeffersonWAS26710
Mike DitkaDAL44500
Walt GarrisonDAL54400
Calvin HillDAL32900
Lance AlworthDAL12400
Charley TaylorWAS21700
Gloster RichardsonDAL11600

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DAL29821
WAS412001

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DAL17-35227003
WAS5-1094112

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