Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (October 16, 1977)

Game Recap

In a October 16 week 5 clash, the Cowboys authored a 34-16 victory over the Redskins. The Cowboys were ahead at the end of two quarters 14-13 and coasted to a comfortable win.

The Cowboys were led by Roger Staubach who finished with 250 yards, 2 TDs, zero interceptions. Robert Newhouse rumbled for 2 touchdowns. Drew Pearson had 157 yards receiving, 1 TD.

For the Redskins, Billy Kilmer threw for zero interceptions.

The Cowboys ended up with 435 total yards, 23 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Redskins ended up with 116 total yards, 12 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Dallas CowboysDAL defeat Washington Redskins 34-16
• Date: Sunday, October 16, 1977
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 435, Turnovers: 3
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 116, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
WAS	6	7	3	0	16
DAL	0	14	6	14	34

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Roger Staubach	DAL	15-28	250	2	0	59
Billy Kilmer	WAS	4-15	45	0	0	14
Tony Dorsett	DAL	1-1	34	0	0	34
Joe Theismann	WAS	3-10	19	1	1	18

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Robert Newhouse	DAL	17	71	2	10
Tony Dorsett	DAL	19	51	0	9
Mike Thomas	WAS	15	46	0	13
Clarence Harmon	WAS	8	38	0	12
Roger Staubach	DAL	3	25	0	16
Preston Pearson	DAL	11	24	0	6
John Riggins	WAS	5	21	0	10

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Drew Pearson	DAL	6	157	1	59
Golden Richards	DAL	3	68	1	50
Charley Taylor	WAS	2	32	0	18
Preston Pearson	DAL	1	19	0	19
Butch Johnson	DAL	2	17	0	11
Frank Grant	WAS	2	15	0	9
Billy Joe DuPree	DAL	1	14	0	14
Jay Saldi	DAL	1	10	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DAL	50	171	2
WAS	32	115	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DAL	16-29	284	2	0	2
WAS	7-25	64	1	1	8

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