Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 7 to 27
Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1The Philadelphia Eagles played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 27-7.
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 144 | 136 | 5 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Offensive Coordinator: John Idzik Defensive Coordinator: John Mazur Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Duane Putnam, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Carl Peterson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: Rod Rust, Bill Davis Sr. Defensive Backs Coach: John Mazur Special Teams Coach: Ken Iman
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 265 | 180 | 3 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Coordinator: James A. "Jim" Myers Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Reeves Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Reeves Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Tight Ends Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Hughes Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Scout: Alan Lowry