Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys (October 6, 1974)

Game Recap

In a October 6 week 4 tussle, the Vikings authored a 23-21 victory over the Cowboys. The Vikings began strong early with a 13-7 halftime lead and held off the Cowboys late.

The Vikings were guided by Fran Tarkenton who finished with 283 yards passing, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions, was 17 of 27 passing. Chuck Foreman had 131 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

For the Cowboys, Roger Staubach threw for 2 touchdowns, 4 INTs. Calvin Hill ran for 95 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Golden Richards finished with 1 touchdown.

The Vikings finished with 376 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cowboys registered 273 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 23-21
• Date: Sunday, October 6, 1974
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 376, Turnovers: 0
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 273, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
MIN	3	10	7	3	23
DAL	7	0	0	14	21

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Fran Tarkenton	MIN	17-27	283	2	0	0
Roger Staubach	DAL	9-20	144	2	4	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Calvin Hill	DAL	21	95	1	0
Chuck Foreman	MIN	23	72	0	0
Walt Garrison	DAL	9	22	0	0
Dave Osborn	MIN	8	20	0	0
Billy Joe DuPree	DAL	1	20	0	0
Fran Tarkenton	MIN	2	12	0	0
Ed Marinaro	MIN	2	7	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Chuck Foreman	MIN	5	131	2	0
Golden Richards	DAL	1	58	1	0
John Holland	MIN	3	55	0	0
Jim Lash	MIN	3	38	0	0
Drew Pearson	DAL	1	28	0	0
Ed Marinaro	MIN	2	27	0	0
Stu Voigt	MIN	2	25	0	0
Calvin Hill	DAL	2	18	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	32	144	1
MIN	35	111	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	9-20	144	2	4	2
MIN	17-27	283	2	0	2

More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys

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• Weather: 75 degrees, relative humidity 67%, wind 12 mph
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