Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals 24 to 31
Sunday, December 14, 1997, Week 16The Dallas Cowboys played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, December 14, 1997, Week 16 of the 1997 season. The Bengals won by a score of 31-24. With this game, the Cowboys finished the season 1-7-0 on the road.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 274 | 128 | 2 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Barry Switzer Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Dave Campo Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Hubbard Alexander Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Joe Brodsky Tight Ends Coach: Robert Ford Offensive Quality Control Coach: Steve Hoffman Defensive Ends Coach: Tommy Hart Defensive Tackles Coach: Craig Boller Linebackers Coach: Jim Bates Defensive Backs Coach: Mike Zimmer Defensive Assistant Coach: Clancy Pendergast Special Teams Coach: Joe Avezzano Kicking Coach: Steve Hoffman Quality Control Coach: Clancy Pendergast Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joe Juraszek Assistant Director of Football Operations: Craig Glieber Scout: Jim Garrett
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 262 | 157 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bob Wylie Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood