Game Recap
In a December 16 week 14 meeting in St. Louis, the Cowboys enjoyed a 30-3 victory against the Cardinals. The Cowboys led after the second quarter 13-3 and maintained control in the second half 17 0.
The Cowboys were led by Roger Staubach who tossed in 256 yards passing, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, was 14 of 19 passing. Robert Newhouse ran for 124 yards rushing. Drew Pearson had 140 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Cardinals, threw for zero interceptions.
The Cowboys finished with 459 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals ended with 141 total yards, 10 first downs, 4 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat St. Louis Cardinals 30-3
- Date: Sunday, December 16, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 459, Turnovers: 1
- St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 141, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DAL |
3 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
30 |
| STL |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 14-19 | 256 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Keithley | STL | 6-20 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Craig Morton | DAL | 1-4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 19 | 124 | 0 | 0 | |
| Terry Metcalf | STL | 16 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Donny Anderson | STL | 8 | 48 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calvin Hill | DAL | 13 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Keithley | STL | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cyril Pinder | DAL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Pearson | DAL | 5 | 140 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jean Fugett | DAL | 3 | 66 | 1 | 0 | |
| Golden Richards | DAL | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Joe DuPree | DAL | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ahmad Rashad | STL | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mel Gray | STL | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jackie Smith | STL | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 45 | 207 | 0 | | |
| STL | 31 | 135 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 15-23 | 267 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| STL | 6-20 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Cardinals
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- Weather: 23 degrees, relative humidity 97%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 11
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