Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 6 to 28
Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1The Philadelphia Eagles played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1 of the 1972 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 28-6.
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 245 | 70 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Khayat Offensive Coordinator: Tom Fears Quarterbacks Coach: John Rauch Offensive Line Coach: Brad Ecklund Running Backs Coach: Jack Zilly Defensive Line Coach: Jesse Richardson, Joe Moss Linebackers Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Jack Zilly General Manager: Pete Retzlaff
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 235 | 154 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backfield Coach: Dan Reeves Passing Offense: Austin "Ray" Renfro Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Bobby Franklin Special Assistant Coach: Sid Gillman, Ermal Allen