Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears 20 to 17
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The 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