Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys 13 to 59
Sunday, September 15, 1968, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday, September 15, 1968, Week 1 of the 1968 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 59-13.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 189 | 68 | 4 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Defensive Line Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 381 | 161 | 0 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Ends Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Backfield Coach: Ermal Allen Passing Offense: Austin "Ray" Renfro Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Franklin Scout: Jim Garrett