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Post by NFL Historian on Dec 2, 2023 21:31:13 GMT 10
Sunday Jan 4, 1976 Start Time: 4:00pm
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Post by NFL Historian on Dec 2, 2023 21:31:57 GMT 10
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Post by NFL Historian on Dec 2, 2023 21:32:57 GMT 10
Game information Quarterback Roger Staubach threw for 220 yards and 4 touchdown passes while also rushing for 54 yards as the Cowboys upset the favored Rams. The first passing attempt by Los Angeles quarterback James Harris, who was coming off an injury and making his first start since the 13th game of the season, was intercepted by Dallas linebacker D.D. Lewis. This set up Staubach's first touchdown pass, a screen to running back Preston Pearson for 18 yards. A 4-yard touchdown reception by Golden Richards and a diving catch in the end zone by Pearson put the Cowboys up 21–0 by halftime. Dallas scored again on their first drive of the second half on a shovel pass to Pearson for his third touchdown reception of the game. Toni Fritsch later added three field goals. Harris gave way to backup Ron Jaworski, but only John Cappelletti's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter prevented the Rams from being shut out. Pearson finished the game with 7 receptions for 123 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 20 rushing yards. The Dallas defense allowed only 118 yards, a mere 22 on the ground, and sacked Jaworski 5 times.
This was the second postseason meeting between the Cowboys and Rams, Dallas winning the only previous meeting.
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Post by NFL Historian on Dec 2, 2023 21:36:37 GMT 10
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Post by NFL Historian on Jun 30, 2024 23:00:33 GMT 10
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