Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings (December 25, 1971) (Post Season)

Game Recap

In a playoff collision in Minnesota, the Cowboys moved on with a 20-12 victory against the Vikings. The Cowboys scored 14 of their 20 points in the third quarter.

The Cowboys were guided by Roger Staubach who had 1 touchdown, zero interceptions. Duane Thomas rumbled for 1 TD.

For the Vikings, Gary Cuozzo threw for 1 TD. Bob Grim caught 74 yards receiving.

The Cowboys tallied 183 total yards, 10 first downs, 0 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings finished with 311 total yards, 17 first downs, 5 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 20-12
• Date: Saturday, December 25, 1971
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 183, Turnovers: 0
• Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DAL	3	3	14	0	20
MIN	0	3	0	9	12

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Gary Cuozzo	MIN	12-22	124	1	2	34
Roger Staubach	DAL	10-14	99	1	0	30
Bob Lee	MIN	7-16	86	0	2	49

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Duane Thomas	DAL	21	66	1	23
Clint Jones	MIN	15	52	0	11
Calvin Hill	DAL	14	28	0	12
Bob Lee	MIN	3	28	0	18
Dave Osborn	MIN	6	13	0	8
Jim Lindsey	MIN	1	6	0	6
Bob Grim	MIN	1	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Bob Grim	MIN	4	74	0	49
Gene Washington	MIN	5	70	0	18
Stu Voigt	MIN	4	46	1	15
Lance Alworth	DAL	2	33	0	30
Bob Hayes	DAL	3	31	1	18
Jim Lindsey	MIN	1	25	0	25
Mike Ditka	DAL	2	18	0	13
Calvin Hill	DAL	2	14	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	39	98	1
MIN	26	101	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	10-14	99	1	0	2
MIN	19-38	210	1	4	0

More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings

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• Weather: 22 degrees, relative humidity 79%, wind 9 mph, wind chill 12
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