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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Cowboys defeat Browns 19–12 in Week 2

J.Witten led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 12–19 Week 2 finish.

Cleveland Browns 12 1–1
Final 12–19
Dallas Cowboys 19 1–1 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
12–19
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 9–10 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
V. Testaverde
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Witten
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Ashtyn Davis
    Ashtyn Davis 3 REC · 39 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Garcia +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Jackson
    Josh Jackson 3 CAR · 50 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • J.Witten 6 REC · 82 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 6 REC · 90 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Bryant
    Austin Bryant 3 REC · 54 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 19–12 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 9–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Witten
Top passer
V. Testaverde
Biggest EPA play
(:42) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 27. 37…
Game date
2004-09-19

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 19–12 on 2004-09-19. J. Witten posted a game-high +5.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns0903012
Dallas Cowboys7372019

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 7:52TD
    Jimmori Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    0-6

    (7:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Fake handoff middle; pass caught right corner of the end zone; 3 career catches all for touchdowns by Robinson.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 7:49XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 15:00FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 28
    Score
    3-7

    (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:19FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    6-7

    (7:19) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 1:43FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    6-10

    (1:43) 3-B.Cundiff 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    9-10

    END QUARTER 2

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 3:23TD
    EGE. George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    9-16

    (3:23) 27-E.George up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 3:18XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    9-17

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 14:27FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    12-17

    (14:27) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:09Safety
    JGJ. Garcia

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DAL 99
    Score
    12-19

    (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass incomplete to 80-K.Winslow. Pass thrown left sideline at the Cleveland 15. PENALTY on CLE-73-J.Gonzalez, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  3. 3Austin BryantAustin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  4. 4Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Coakley · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.53 EPA/play
  6. 6Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Garcia · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8Josh JacksonJosh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

J. Witten — DAL · Receiving

J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+5.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.

J. Witten's top snap (-6.31 EPA): (:42) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 27. 37-A.Henry pushed ob at DAL 22 for 51 yards (82-J.Witten).

Quarterback report card

V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.32 total EPA
  • J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 25.8% completion · -0.49 EPA/play · -15.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.183-0.114
Offensive success rate36.8%47.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.360-0.036
Rush EPA/play-0.217-0.133
Defensive EPA/play+0.114+0.183
Defensive success rate53.0%63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -13.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -9.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jimmori RobinsonDallas Cowboys — Jimmori Robinson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 7:52)
  • Dallas Cowboys — E. George (Q3 3:23)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 15:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 7:19)
  • Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:43)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 14:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 7:52); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:49) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 28 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) 3-B.Cundiff 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) 27-E.George up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 3:18) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–2. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q4 0:09).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Nguyen at DAL 27. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 46 for 19 yards (5-J.Garcia). The interception by Nguyen is the fourth of his career and his f [WPA -21.4% · EPA -5.51]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 27. 37-A.Henry pushed ob at DAL 22 for 51 yards (82-J.Witten). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -6.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 41. 41-T.Newman ran ob at CLE 38 for 21 yards. Newman intercepted the pass right side of the field. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.93]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass incomplete to 87-A.Davis (41-T.Newman). PENALTY on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at CLE 32 - No Play. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.30]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 37. 33-D.McCutcheon to CLE 39 for 2 yards (83-T.Glenn). Testaverde's pass thrown right sideline. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 27. 37-A.Henry pushed ob at DAL 22 for 51 yards (82-J.Witten). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -6.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Nguyen at DAL 27. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 46 for 19 yards (5-J.Garcia). The interception by Nguyen is the fourth of his career and his f [WPA -21.4% · EPA -5.51]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 41. 41-T.Newman ran ob at CLE 38 for 21 yards. Newman intercepted the pass right side of the field. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.93]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 21-J.Jones left tackle to CLE 40 for 3 yards (98-E.Ekuban). FUMBLES (98-E.Ekuban), RECOVERED by CLE-98-E.Ekuban at CLE 40. 98-E.Ekuban to CLE 45 for 5 yards. Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:52 · CLE 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Fake handoff middle; pass caught right corner of the end zone; 3 career catches all for touchdowns by Robinson.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:49 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · DAL 28 · Score 3-7
    (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 7:19 · DAL 5 · Score 6-7
    (7:19) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:43 · CLE 12 · Score 6-10
    (1:43) 3-B.Cundiff 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 9-10
    END QUARTER 2
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · CLE 3 · Score 9-16
    (3:23) 27-E.George up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:18 · CLE 2 · Score 9-17
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  9. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 14:27 · DAL 5 · Score 12-17
    (14:27) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  10. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 0:09 · DAL 99 · Score 12-19
    (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass incomplete to 80-K.Winslow. Pass thrown left sideline at the Cleveland 15. PENALTY on CLE-73-J.Gonzalez, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Pl

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys on 2004-09-19?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 19-12 in Week 2, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 9, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Dallas Cowboys 2; Final: Cleveland Browns 12, Dallas Cowboys 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Robinson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 7:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. George (Q3 3:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 7:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 14:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 62.2% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.32 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 25.8% completion, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -15.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-6.31 EPA): (:42) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 27. 37-A.Henry pushed ob at DAL 22 for 51 yards (82-J.Witten)..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 19-12 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W