New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys 6 to 12
Sunday, December 15, 1996, Week 16The New England Patriots played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Sunday, December 15, 1996, Week 16 of the 1996 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 12-6. With this game, the Cowboys finished the season 6-2-0 at home.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 178 | 101 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Parcells Assistant Head Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Coordinator: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Al Groh Quarterbacks Coach: Chris Palmer Wide Receivers Coach: Chris Palmer, Charlie Weis Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Maurice Carthon Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Romeo Crennel Linebackers Coach: Al Groh, Dante Scarnecchia Defensive Backs Coach: Bill Belichick Defensive Assistant Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 144 | 107 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Barry Switzer Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Dave Campo 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: Mike Woicik Assistant Director of Football Operations: Craig Glieber Scout: Jim Garrett