Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Cardinals 13 to 24
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The Dallas Cowboys played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 24-13.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 197 | 125 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Paul Hackett Wide Receivers Coach: Alan Lowry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Erkenbeck Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Nolan Special Teams Coach: Mike Solari Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Scout: Jim Garrett Research and Development: Neill Armstrong
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 252 | 108 | 0 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Gene Stallings Offensive Coordinator: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Mal M. Moore Offensive Line Coach: Tom Bresnahan Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Defensive Line Coach: Jim Johnson Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Mel Renfro Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Special Assistant Coach: Leon McLaughlin Quality Control Coach: Leon McLaughlin Strength and Conditioning Coach: LeBaron Caruthers Assistant Athletic Trainer: Jeff Herndon