Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins 17 to 3
Monday, September 8, 1980, Week 1The Dallas Cowboys played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 8, 1980, Week 1 of the 1980 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 17-3.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 107 | 177 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Reeves Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Reeves Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Tight Ends Coach: Mike Ditka Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Scouting Assistant: Steve Kazor Research and Development: Ermal Allen
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 181 | 58 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Running Backs Coach: Fred O'Connor Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: George Dickson Defensive Secondary Coach: Richie Petitbon Special Teams Coach: John Hilton Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser