Game Recap
In a October week 3 tussle in Detroit, the Cowboys posted a 36-10 victory against the Lions. After the Cowboys led after the second, the Cowboys jumped out on top late and rolled to a comprehensive win.
The Cowboys were guided by Roger Staubach who connected on 212 passing yards, 2 TDs, was 11 of 18 passing. Charley Young ran for 1 TD. Drew Pearson finished with 188 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Lions, Greg Landry finished with 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
The Cowboys tallied 344 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions ended up with 210 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Detroit LionsDET 36-10
- Date: Monday, October 6, 1975
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 344, Turnovers: 2
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 210, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DAL |
3 |
6 |
6 |
21 |
36 |
| DET |
0 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Roger Staubach | DAL | 11-18 | 212 | 2 | 2 | 42 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 7-18 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 22 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 1-1 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 46 | |
| Bill Munson | DET | 2-5 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 12 | 68 | 0 | 23 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 17 | 50 | 0 | 8 | |
| Charley Young | DAL | 6 | 39 | 1 | 29 | |
| Preston Pearson | DAL | 7 | 29 | 0 | 11 | |
| Robert Newhouse | DAL | 12 | 26 | 0 | 9 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Thompson | DET | 3 | 25 | 0 | 18 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Pearson | DAL | 6 | 188 | 2 | 46 | |
| Charley Young | DAL | 1 | 42 | 1 | 42 | |
| Jon Staggers | DET | 2 | 30 | 0 | 18 | |
| Horace King | DET | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Ray Jarvis | DET | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 2 | 15 | 1 | 8 | |
| Jean Fugett | DAL | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DAL | 26 | 94 | 1 | | |
| DET | 40 | 183 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DAL | 12-20 | 258 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| DET | 9-23 | 111 | 1 | 0 | 11 | |
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