Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys 7 to 21
Sunday, September 24, 1961, Week 2The Minnesota Vikings played the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday, September 24, 1961, Week 2 of the 1961 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 21-7.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 126 | 125 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Backs Coach: Harry Gilmer Ends Coach: Darrel Brewster
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | 229 | 208 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Line Coach: Brad Ecklund Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Backfield Coach: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff