Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 7 to 20

Sunday, January 11, 1981, Conference Championship

The Cowboys faced the Eagles in Philadelphia during the NFL conference championship in the playoffs. The Cowboys defeated Atlanta Falcons the previous week, while the Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles won 20-7 to advance to Super Bowl XV to face the Oakland Raiders. The Cowboys finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs.


Dallas Cowboys offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
206 116 90 4 11

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


Philadelphia Eagles offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
340 77 263 2 19

Coaches

Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Quarterbacks Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: John Becker, Billy Joe Tight Ends Coach: Lynn Stiles Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: George Hill Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Lynn Stiles