Game story
In Week 5 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-05, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -8.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 2 J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 3 F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5 B. Gilmore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 6 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8 R. Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Glenn — DAL · Receiving
T. Glenn posted the highest total EPA (+7.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.86 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.51 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 42. 31-R.Williams to ARI 19 for 39 yards (19-N.Poole). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Gilmore (J. Blake pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Anderson (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 51 (Q1 48:41); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 48:33) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q1 46:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 46:52) — 6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q2 43:53) — (13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 43:48) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q3 25:33) — (10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q3 21:51) — (6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q3 18:38).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:41) — (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 45:33) — (:33) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn to ARI 29 for 22 yards (21-R.Hill). Pass caught curl right side.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:33) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 64 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 6. 33-J.Scobey pushed ob at DAL 31 for 63 yards (25-J.Powell). Return right sideline.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:25) — (12:25) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 44 for 13 yards (41-T.Newman). Pass complete middle.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 42. 31-R.Williams to ARI 19 for 39 yards (19-N.Poole). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, decl
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:41) — (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:42) — (9:42) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 31-M.Shipp INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Singleton at ARI 39. 51-A.Singleton to ARI 38 for 1 yard (31-M.Shipp). X-rays on Emmitt Smith's shoulder are negative; he will not re
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
Quarterback report card
J.Blake led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA
- Q.Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.254 | +0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.392 | -0.282 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -11.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +2.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 48:41 · ARI 51 · Score 0-6
(3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 48:33 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 46:54 · DAL 24 · Score 6-7
(1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 46:52 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 43:53 · ARI 18 · Score 7-13
(13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+1) — Q2 43:48 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 32:22 · ARI 15 · Score 7-17
(2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 25:33 · ARI 18 · Score 7-20
(10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q3 21:51 · DAL 99 · Score 7-22
(6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q3 18:38 · DAL 99 · Score 7-24
(3:38) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Coleman). Sacked while rolling right after fake handoff. Second time in team history the Cowboys
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-7 in Week 5, 2003 on 2003-10-05.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 24 (ARI 7-24 DAL) in Week 5, 2003 on 2003-10-05.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 48:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Gilmore (J. Blake pass) (Q1 46:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Anderson (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 43:53) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 32:22, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 25:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 38.9% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 60.6% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +7.43 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.51 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 42. 31-R.Williams to ARI 19 for 39 yards (19-N.Poole). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Davis, Off. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.3%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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