Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 27 to 31
Monday, January 3, 1983, Week 17The Dallas Cowboys played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Monday, January 3, 1983, Week 17 of the 1982 season. The Vikings won by a score of 31-27. With this game, the Vikings finished the season 4-1-0 at home, while the Cowboys finished 3-1-0 on the road for the 1982 season.
The Vikings finished the season with a record of 5-4-0, while the Cowboys finished the season at 6-3-0.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 167 | 197 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: John Mackovic Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Alan Lowry Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Research and Development: Neill Armstrong, Ermal Allen
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 222 | 159 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese