Cowboys 41–35 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 41–35 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 14–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Aikman
Top passer: T. Aikman
Biggest EPA play: (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-09-12

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 41–35 on 1999-09-12. T. Aikman posted a game-high +16.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	7	0	21	6	41
Washington Commanders	3	10	22	0	0	35

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 41

+3DAL 24

DAL 50

WAS 37

WAS 76

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

21 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:26TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
6-0
(10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
7-3
(5:58) B.Conway 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
13-3
(15:00) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-3
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 41
Score
14-9
(14:55) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:51FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
14-13
(5:51) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:45TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
14-19
(10:45) S.Davis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:58Safety
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
14-27
(7:24) S.Davis left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-28
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:50TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 50
Score
14-34
(1:50) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Connell took the ball away from double coverage.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:04XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-35
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
20-35
(15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:15TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 37
Score
27-35
(6:15) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-D.Pounds, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:51XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
28-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:50TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
34-35
(1:50) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
35-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. Extra point banks in off the left upright.
DALDallas Cowboys
OT 12:47TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 76
Score
41-35
(12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +16.62 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +16.46 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
3A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +11.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
4M. Irvin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
5M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
6D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
7Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.20 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.28 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

T. Aikman — DAL · Passing

T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+16.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

T. Aikman's top snap (+7.31 EPA): (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 55 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +16.62 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +16.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.232	+0.167
Offensive success rate	48.2%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.302	+0.359
Rush EPA/play	+0.238	-0.015
Defensive EPA/play	-0.167	-0.232
Defensive success rate	50.0%	51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.23 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, +26.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 15 drives, +16.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 10:26)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 14:55)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 10:45)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 7:24)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 1:50)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 6:15)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 1:50)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (OT 12:47)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 5:58)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 5:51)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 5:58) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) B.Conway 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:55) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 41 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:38) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 22–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) S.Davis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q3 7:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) S.Davis left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:59) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 50 (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Connell took the ball away from double coverage.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 1:04) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:43) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 37 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-D.Pounds, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:51) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:46) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. Extra point banks in off the left upright..

Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 76 (OT 12:47) — (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (OT 12:47) — (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +60.7% · EPA +7.31]
Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 59 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 11. B.Mitchell to WAS 30 for 19 yards (K.Wheaton). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.73]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) M.Turk FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 23, recovered by WAS-B.Conway at DAL 31. B.Conway pass incomplete. Hold dropped by Turk [WPA -29.5% · EPA -1.37]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) T.Aikman pass intended for W.McGarity INTERCEPTED by D.Pounds at WAS 37. D.Pounds to WAS 37 for no gain (W.McGarity). [WPA -29.3% · EPA -1.98]
Washington Commanders (OT 15:00) — (15:00) M.Turk punts 48 yards to DAL 5, Center-D.Turk, downed by WAS. [WPA +24.3% · EPA +1.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (OT 12:47) — (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +60.7% · EPA +7.31]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Connell took the ball away from double coverage. [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.89]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.17]
Washington Commanders (Q2 10:57) — (10:57) S.Davis left tackle to DAL 1 for 6 yards (G.Teague). FUMBLES (G.Teague), RECOVERED by DAL-K.Pittman at DAL 3. [WPA -18.1% · EPA -4.14]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:26 · WAS 15 · Score 6-0
(10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:58 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:58 · DAL 7 · Score 7-3
(5:58) B.Conway 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 14 · Score 13-3
(15:00) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:55 · DAL 41 · Score 14-9
(14:55) B.Johnson pass to M.Westbrook for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:38 · DAL 2 · Score 14-10
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:51 · DAL 24 · Score 14-13
(5:51) B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · DAL 3 · Score 14-19
(10:45) S.Davis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 7:58 · DAL 2 · Score 14-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:24 · DAL 7 · Score 14-27
(7:24) S.Davis left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:59 · DAL 2 · Score 14-28
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:50 · DAL 50 · Score 14-34
(1:50) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Connell took the ball away from double coverage.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:04 · DAL 2 · Score 14-35
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-M.Turk.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 20-35
(15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:43 · WAS 2 · Score 21-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · WAS 37 · Score 27-35
(6:15) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-D.Pounds, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:51 · WAS 2 · Score 28-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · WAS 12 · Score 34-35
(1:50) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:46 · WAS 2 · Score 35-35
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. Extra point banks in off the left upright.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — OT 12:47 · WAS 76 · Score 41-35
(12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 1999-09-12?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 41-35 in Week 1, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 22; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 21, Washington Commanders 0; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 6, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 41, Washington Commanders 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:26) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (OT 12:47) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 50.9% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +16.62 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 48.8% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +16.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+7.31 EPA): (12:47) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Dallas Cowboys won 41-35 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Now 1-0 W

Washington Commanders

Now 0-1 L

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: 1999 Week 1 Recap

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