Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills 49 to 37
Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1The Dallas Cowboys played the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1 of the 1971 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 49-37.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 211 | 160 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backfield Coach: Dan Reeves Passing Offense: Austin "Ray" Renfro Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Franklin Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 335 | 66 | 4 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Harvey Johnson Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Flores Offensive Line Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass, Chuck Gottfried Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: Ralph Hawkins Defensive Backs Coach: Bobby Hunt