NFL game summary for 10/28/1973:
Roman Gabriel threw two TD passes to Harold Carmichael and also scored on a 1-yard run as Philadelphia defeated Dallas for the first time since 1967. The Eagles' defense contributed two fumble recoveries and two interceptions, including Randy Logan's crucial steal of a Roger Staubach pass in the final quarter. Carmichael's four receptions moved him back into first place among NFC receivers.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
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OFFENSE | 189.5 (3) | 160.2 (8) | 349.7 (2) | 13 | |
DEFENSE | 107.5 (3) | 162.5 (20) | 270.0 (12) | 18 | |
OFFENSE | 132.2 (16) | 213.5 (2) | 345.7 (3) | 10 | |
DEFENSE | 153.8 (18) | 196.5 (25) | 350.3 (23) | 9 |
Line: Cowboys by 10
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Cowboys (4-3-0) | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1) | 10 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
( 0- 7) PHI Harold Carmichael 6 yard pass from Roman Gabriel (Tom Dempsey kick)
( 0-10) PHI Tom Dempsey 7 yard field goal
( 6-10) DAL Otto Stowe 8 yard pass from Roger Staubach (kick failed)
( 6-13) PHI Tom Dempsey 35 yard field goal
( 6-20) PHI Roman Gabriel 1 yard rush (Tom Dempsey kick)
(13-20) DAL Otto Stowe 14 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Mike Clark kick)
(13-27) PHI Harold Carmichael 10 yard pass from Roman Gabriel (Tom Dempsey kick)
(16-27) DAL Mike Clark 33 yard field goal
(16-30) PHI Tom Dempsey 32 yard field goal
DAL PHI First Downs: 27 19 Rushes-yards: 36-130 27-69 Yards/rush: 3.6 2.6 Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 24-39-250-2 20-34-203-0 Sacked-yards: 3-18 0-0 Net pass yards: 232 203 Net yards/pass: 5.5 6.0 Total net yards: 362 272 Total plays: 78 (46% run) 61 (44% run) Yards/play: 4.6 4.5 Fumbles-lost: 3-2 2-0 Turnovers: 4 0 Penalties-yards: 6-84 1-39 Attendance: 63,300
Passing:
DAL: Roger Staubach, 24 of 38 for 250 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Calvin Hill, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Roman Gabriel, 20 of 34 for 203 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
DAL: Calvin Hill, 25 for 100 yards; Walt Garrison, 7 for 23 yards; Roger Staubach, 3 for 17 yards; Mike Montgomery, 1 for -10 yards PHI: Po James, 10 for 35 yards; Norm Bulaich, 9 for 30 yards; Lee Bouggess, 5 for 3 yards; Roman Gabriel, 3 for 1 yard and 1 TD
Receiving:
DAL: Otto Stowe, 5 for 79 yards and 2 TDs; Walt Garrison, 5 for 37 yards; Mike Montgomery, 4 for 49 yards; Bob Hayes, 4 for 45 yards; Jean Fugett, 2 for 27 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 2 for 5 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 6 yards; Calvin Hill, 1 for 2 yards PHI: Po James, 7 for 43 yards; Harold Carmichael, 4 for 54 yards and 2 TDs; Charle Young, 4 for 47 yards; Norm Bulaich, 3 for 51 yards; Lee Bouggess, 2 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Mike Montgomery, 3 for 65 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 19 yards; Bruce Walton, 1 for 11 yards PHI: Al Nelson, 1 for 53 yards; Po James, 1 for 36 yards; Stan Davis, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Golden Richards, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
PHI: Steve Zabel, 1 for 6 yards; Randy Logan, 1 for 4 yards
Punting:
DAL: Marv Bateman, 3 for 76 yards PHI: Tom McNeill, 3 for 146 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Mike Clark, 1/2 PHI: Tom Dempsey, 3/5
DAL: Roger Staubach, 24 of 38 for 250 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Calvin Hill, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Roman Gabriel, 20 of 34 for 203 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
DAL: Calvin Hill, 25 for 100 yards; Walt Garrison, 7 for 23 yards; Roger Staubach, 3 for 17 yards; Mike Montgomery, 1 for -10 yards PHI: Po James, 10 for 35 yards; Norm Bulaich, 9 for 30 yards; Lee Bouggess, 5 for 3 yards; Roman Gabriel, 3 for 1 yard and 1 TD
Receiving:
DAL: Otto Stowe, 5 for 79 yards and 2 TDs; Walt Garrison, 5 for 37 yards; Mike Montgomery, 4 for 49 yards; Bob Hayes, 4 for 45 yards; Jean Fugett, 2 for 27 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 2 for 5 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 6 yards; Calvin Hill, 1 for 2 yards PHI: Po James, 7 for 43 yards; Harold Carmichael, 4 for 54 yards and 2 TDs; Charle Young, 4 for 47 yards; Norm Bulaich, 3 for 51 yards; Lee Bouggess, 2 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Mike Montgomery, 3 for 65 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 19 yards; Bruce Walton, 1 for 11 yards PHI: Al Nelson, 1 for 53 yards; Po James, 1 for 36 yards; Stan Davis, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Golden Richards, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
PHI: Steve Zabel, 1 for 6 yards; Randy Logan, 1 for 4 yards
Punting:
DAL: Marv Bateman, 3 for 76 yards PHI: Tom McNeill, 3 for 146 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Mike Clark, 1/2 PHI: Tom Dempsey, 3/5