Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers 30 to 28
Saturday, December 23, 1972, Divisional RoundThe Cowboys began their playoff run on the road against the 49ers on Saturday, December 23, 1972. The Cowboys won, 30-28 and advanced to play Washington Redskins. The 49ers finished their season 8-5-1 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 237 | 165 | 5 | 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
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 150 | 105 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Special Teams Coach: Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher