1975 NFC Championship Game

Background

Quarterback Roger Staubach threw for 220 yards and 4 touchdown passes while also rushing for 54 yards as the Cowboys upset the favored Rams. The first pass by Los Angeles quarterback James Harris, making his first start since the 13th game of the season, was intercepted by Dallas linebacker D.D. Lewis, setting up Staubach's first touchdown pass, a screen to running back Preston Pearson for 18 yards. A 4-yard touchdown reception by Golden Richards and a diving catch in the end zone by Pearson put the Cowboys up 21–0 by halftime.

Dallas scored again on their first drive of the second half on a shovel pass to Pearson for his third touchdown reception of the game, and Toni Fritsch later added three field goals. Harris gave way to backup Ron Jaworski, but only John Cappelletti's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter prevented the Rams from being shut out. The Dallas defense allowed only 118 yards, a mere 22 on the ground, and sacked Jaworski 5 times.

Did You Know?

• This was the second postseason meeting between the Cowboys and Rams; Dallas had won the only previous meeting.
• Preston Pearson finished the game with 7 receptions for 123 yards, 3 touchdowns and 20 rushing yards.