Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns 20 to 31
Saturday, December 21, 1968, Divisional RoundThe Cowboys began their playoff run on the road against the Browns on Saturday, December 21, 1968. The Browns won, 31-20 and advanced to play Baltimore Colts. The Cowboys finished their season 12-2-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 200 | 86 | 4 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Ends Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Backfield Coach: Ermal Allen Passing Offense: Austin "Ray" Renfro Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Franklin Scout: Jim Garrett
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 178 | 102 | 2 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Blanton Collier Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Offensive Backfield Coach: Dub Jones Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Assistant Coach: Nick Skorich Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy