Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 17 to 16
Sunday, October 29, 1961, Week 7The Dallas Cowboys played the New York Giants in New York City on Sunday, October 29, 1961, Week 7 of the 1961 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 17-16. The Giants and the Cowboys split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 187 | 146 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Line Coach: Brad Ecklund Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Backfield Coach: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 150 | 112 | 4 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Allie Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman Defensive Coach: Harland Svare Backfield Coach: Don Heinrich Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Chief Scout: Don Heinrich