New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 2 to 31
Sunday, September 19, 1965, Week 1The New York Giants played the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday, September 19, 1965, Week 1 of the 1965 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 31-2.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 40 | 99 | 4 | 8 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Allie Sherman Defensive Coordinator: Pop Ivy Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman Offensive Backfield Coach: Harry Wright Linebackers Coach: Tom Scott Defensive Backs Coach: Emlen Tunnell Kicking Coach: Ken Strong Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 128 | 142 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Ends Coach: Red Hickey Offensive Backfield Coach: Ermal Allen Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Nolan