Game Recap
In a September week 2 tussle in Dallas, the Cowboys completed a 52-7 win over the Giants. The Cowboys jumped in front early leading 31-7 at the half and cruised to an easy win.
The Cowboys were guided by Don Meredith who connected on 358 yards in the air, 5 touchdowns, zero interceptions. Don Perkins ran for 1 touchdown. Bob Hayes finished with 195 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Giants, Earl Morrall tossed in 1 TD. Chuck Mercein ran for 83 rush yards. Homer Jones finished with 1 TD.
The Cowboys registered 518 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 257 total yards, 18 first downs, 4 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat New York GiantsNYG 52-7
- Date: Sunday, September 18, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 518, Turnovers: 1
- New York Giants Stats - Yards: 257, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYG |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
| DAL |
7 |
24 |
14 |
7 |
52 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Don Meredith | DAL | 14-24 | 358 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Earl Morrall | NYG | 9-25 | 106 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Gary Wood | NYG | 4-12 | 49 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jerry Rhome | DAL | 2-4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Mercein | NYG | 11 | 83 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Perkins | DAL | 16 | 52 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dan Reeves | DAL | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mel Renfro | DAL | 5 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Allen Jacobs | NYG | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Meredith | DAL | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Walt Garrison | DAL | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Hayes | DAL | 6 | 195 | 2 | 0 | |
| Dan Reeves | DAL | 6 | 120 | 3 | 0 | |
| Homer Jones | NYG | 4 | 46 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joe Morrison | NYG | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mel Renfro | DAL | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aaron Thomas | NYG | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pete Gent | DAL | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chuck Mercein | NYG | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 34 | 144 | 1 | | |
| NYG | 22 | 137 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 16-33 | 381 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| NYG | 13-37 | 155 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
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- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 82%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game:
