San Diego Chargers at Dallas Cowboys 31 to 42

Sunday, October 26, 1980, Week 8

The San Diego Chargers played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Sunday, October 26, 1980, Week 8 of the 1980 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 42-31.


San Diego Chargers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
449 352 97 7 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Don Coryell Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
425 227 198 2 29

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