thumb|right|Dallas running back Duane Thomas rushing for a 3rd quarter touchdown in Super Bowl VI. Staubach finished the regular season as the NFL's top rated passer (101.8) by throwing for 1,882 yards, 15 touchdowns, and only 4 interceptions. He was also a terrific rusher, gaining 343 yards and 2 touchdowns on 41 carries. Dallas also had an outstanding trio of running backs, Walt Garrison, Duane Thomas, and Calvin Hill, who rushed for a combined total of 1,690 yards and 14 touchdowns during the season. Garrison led the team in receptions during the season (40). (Thomas, upset that the Cowboys would not renegotiate his contract after his excellent rookie year, had stopped talking to the press and to almost everyone on the team). Wide Receivers Bob Hayes and Lance Alworth also provided a deep threat, catching a combined total of 69 passes for 1,327 yards and 10 touchdowns. The offensive line, anchored by all-pro tackle Rayfield Wright, Pro Bowlers John Niland and Ralph Neely, and future Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg, was also a primary reason for their success on offense. Neely had broken his leg in November in a dirt-bike accident, and was replaced first by Gregg and then by Tony Liscio, who came out of retirement.
thumb|right|Dallas running back Duane Thomas rushing for a 3rd quarter touchdown in Super Bowl VI Staubach finished the regular season as the NFL's top rated passer (1018) by throwing for 1882 yards 15 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions He was also a terrific rusher gaining 343 yards and 2 touchdowns on 41 carries Dallas also had an outstanding trio of running backs Walt Garrison Duane Thomas and Calvin Hill who rushed for a combined total of 1690 yards and 14 touchdowns during the season Garrison led the team in receptions during the season (40) (Thomas upset that the Cowboys would not renegotiate his contract after his excellent rookie year had stopped talking to the press and to almost everyone on the team) Wide Receivers Bob Hayes and Lance Alworth also provided a deep threat catching a combined total of 69 passes for 1327 yards and 10 touchdowns The offensive line anchored by all-pro tackle Rayfield Wright Pro Bowlers John Niland and Ralph Neely and future Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg was also a primary reason for their success on offense Neely had broken his leg in November in a dirt-bike accident and was replaced first by Gregg and then by Tony Liscio who came out of retirement