Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys (October 24, 1976)

Game Recap


In a October 24 week 7 clash in Dallas, the Cowboys pitched a 31-21 win against the Bears. Cowboys took the in the first two quarters 17-7 and stayed firm in the last 30 minutes.

The Cowboys were guided by Roger Staubach who finished with 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions. Preston Pearson finished with 90 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.

For the Bears, Bob Avellini threw for zero INTs. Walter Payton ran for 1 TD.

The Cowboys registered 529 total yards, 29 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears registered 110 total yards, 8 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Chicago BearsCHI 31-21
  • Date: Sunday, October 24, 1976
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 529, Turnovers: 3
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 110, Turnovers: 0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
CHI 0 7 14 0 21
DAL 3 14 7 7 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Roger StaubachDAL12-211621030
Danny WhiteDAL7-101452256
Bob AvelliniCHI6-16540024

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Doug DennisonDAL1462014
Scott LaidlawDAL1256013
Preston PearsonDAL948021
Walter PaytonCHI1741113
Robert NewhouseDAL113808
Roland HarperCHI427014
Mike AdamleCHI319011

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Preston PearsonDAL690228
Golden RichardsDAL278056
Drew PearsonDAL664130
Billy Joe DuPreeDAL242024
Walter PaytonCHI124024
Scott LaidlawDAL224018
Johnny MussoCHI21106
Robert NewhouseDAL1909

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI28932
DAL552411

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI6-1654004
DAL19-31307322

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