Between the Lines : Dallas passing vs. Pittsburgh defense

The Dallas Cowboys have a formidable passing game to complement the one-man running game of Emmitt Smith. One receiver Michael Irvin has a career-best season, and the other, Kevin Williams, emerged in his own right in the final games of the regular season. Steeler cornerback Willie Williams led the AFC with seven interceptions.

DALLAS’ TOP 3 RECEIVERS

Michael Irvin

Receptions: 111

Yards: 1603

Average: 14.4

Touchdowns: 10

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Jay Novacek

Receptions: 62

Yards: 705

Average: 11.4

Touchdowns: 5

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Kevin Wlliams

Receptions: 38

Yards: 613

Average: 16.1

Touchdowns: 2

PASSING TOTALS (REGULAR SEASON)

Receptions

Dallas offense: 322

Pittsburgh defense: 314

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Yards

Dallas offense: 3,741

Pittsburgh defense: 3,240

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Game avg.

Dallas offense: 233.8

Pittsburgh defense: 202.5

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Touchdowns

Dallas offense: 18

Pittsburgh defense: 24