Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Cardinals 22 to 21

Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 22-21.


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
455 294 161 1 24

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backs Coach: Dan Reeves Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Scouting Assistant: Steve Kazor


St. Louis Cardinals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
342 105 237 2 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Wilkinson Interim Head Coach: Larry Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Quarterbacks Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: Harry Gilmer Offensive Line Coach: Duane Putnam Offensive Backfield Coach: Jim Sweeney Defensive Line Coach: Rudy Feldman Defensive Secondary Coach: Fred Glick Special Teams Coach: Jerry Thompson Special Assistant Coach: Leon McLaughlin Flexibility and Strength Coach: Don Brown