Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears 20 to 17

Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 20-17.


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
272 84 188 3 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Coordinator: James A. "Jim" Myers Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Tight Ends Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Hughes Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy


Chicago Bears offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
202 30 172 6 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Stoltz Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell General Manager: George Halas, George S. Halas