NFL game summary for 12/10/1978:
Scott Laidlaw and Tony Dorsett each scored twice and the Cowboys' defense forced five turnovers as Dallas defeated Philadelphia for the ninth straight time. Laidlaw's one-yard touchdown run and Dorsett's 16-yard scoring reception from Roger Staubach staked Dallas to a first period 14-0 lead. Philadelphia narrowed the deficit to 14-7 at halftime when Mike Hogan capped a 73-yard drive with a one-yard plunge. The Cowboys' defense picked off three passes, recovered two fumbles, and recorded eight sacks.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 174.8 (3) | 203.6 (1) | 378.4 (1) | 34 |
| DEFENSE | 108.1 (1) | 152.4 (12) | 260.6 (3) | 27 | |
 | OFFENSE | 148.5 (8) | 146.3 (18) | 294.8 (15) | 31 |
| DEFENSE | 119.1 (5) | 173.5 (23) | 292.6 (12) | 43 |
Line: Cowboys by 4½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys (11-4-0) | 14 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
| Philadelphia Eagles (8-7-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
( 7- 0) DAL Scott Laidlaw 1 yard rush (Rafael Septien kick)
(14- 0) DAL Tony Dorsett 16 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Rafael Septien kick)
(14- 7) PHI Mike Hogan 1 yard rush (Mike Michel kick)
(21- 7) DAL Tony Dorsett 23 yard rush (Rafael Septien kick)
(24- 7) DAL Rafael Septien 18 yard field goal
(31- 7) DAL Scott Laidlaw 44 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Rafael Septien kick)
(31-13) PHI Larry Barnes 4 yard rush (kick failed)
DAL PHI
First Downs: 17 11
Rushes-yards: 41-146 28-139
Yards/rush: 3.6 5.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-20-190-0 9-26-151-2
Sacked-yards: 2-21 8-66
Net pass yards: 169 85
Net yards/pass: 7.7 2.5
Total net yards: 315 224
Total plays: 63 (65% run) 62 (45% run)
Yards/play: 5.0 3.6
Fumbles-lost: 4-0 4-3
Turnovers: 0 5
Penalties-yards: 3-15 7-65
Attendance: 64,667
Passing:
DAL: Roger Staubach, 13 of 19 for 190 yards and 2 TDs; Danny White, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Ron Jaworski, 9 of 26 for 151 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
DAL: Tony Dorsett, 20 for 63 yards and 1 TD; Scott Laidlaw, 15 for 50 yards and 1 TD; Larry Brinson, 2 for 11 yards; Danny White, 2 for 2 yards; Tony Hill, 1 for 14 yards; Roger Staubach, 1 for 6 yards PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 15 for 75 yards; Mike Hogan, 8 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Billy Campfield, 2 for 9 yards; Ron Jaworski, 1 for 15 yards; John Sciarra, 1 for 4 yards; Larry Barnes, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
DAL: Tony Hill, 4 for 73 yards; Tony Dorsett, 3 for 37 yards and 1 TD; Drew Pearson, 2 for 15 yards; Preston Pearson, 2 for 5 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 16 yards PHI: Harold Carmichael, 3 for 91 yards; Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 14 yards; Ken Payne, 2 for 35 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 35 yards PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 81 yards; Louie Giammona, 1 for 22 yards; Terry Tautolo, 1 for 9 yards; Larry Barnes, 1 for 4 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 6 for 2 yards PHI: John Sciarra, 3 for 19 yards
Interceptions:
DAL: Benny Barnes, 1 for 34 yards; Cliff Harris, 1 for 23 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 6 for 239 yards PHI: Mike Michel, 7 for 269 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 1/3
DAL: Roger Staubach, 13 of 19 for 190 yards and 2 TDs; Danny White, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Ron Jaworski, 9 of 26 for 151 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
DAL: Tony Dorsett, 20 for 63 yards and 1 TD; Scott Laidlaw, 15 for 50 yards and 1 TD; Larry Brinson, 2 for 11 yards; Danny White, 2 for 2 yards; Tony Hill, 1 for 14 yards; Roger Staubach, 1 for 6 yards PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 15 for 75 yards; Mike Hogan, 8 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Billy Campfield, 2 for 9 yards; Ron Jaworski, 1 for 15 yards; John Sciarra, 1 for 4 yards; Larry Barnes, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
DAL: Tony Hill, 4 for 73 yards; Tony Dorsett, 3 for 37 yards and 1 TD; Drew Pearson, 2 for 15 yards; Preston Pearson, 2 for 5 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 16 yards PHI: Harold Carmichael, 3 for 91 yards; Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 14 yards; Ken Payne, 2 for 35 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 35 yards PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 81 yards; Louie Giammona, 1 for 22 yards; Terry Tautolo, 1 for 9 yards; Larry Barnes, 1 for 4 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 6 for 2 yards PHI: John Sciarra, 3 for 19 yards
Interceptions:
DAL: Benny Barnes, 1 for 34 yards; Cliff Harris, 1 for 23 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 6 for 239 yards PHI: Mike Michel, 7 for 269 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 1/3