The Minnesota Vikings were decisively beaten by the Dallas Cowboys, 36 to 20, on October 7, 1979.

Rafael Septien 34-yard field goal

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Bob Tucker 2-yard pass from Tommy Kramer (Rick Danmeier kick)

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Tony Dorsett 5-yard run (Rafael Septien kick)

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7

Tony Dorsett 3-yard run (Rafael Septien kick)

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Benny Barnes 33-yard fumble return (kick failed)

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Rick Danmeier 37-yard field goal

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Rick Danmeier 35-yard field goal

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Sammy White 28-yard pass from Tommy Kramer (Rick Danmeier kick)

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Tony Dorsett 30-yard run (Rafael Septien kick)

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Preston Pearson 6-yard run (kick failed)

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