Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 14–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -8.14 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-47.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:11) 16-C.Weinke pass to 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 32 for 9 yards (20-D.Ross).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4 K. Rambo · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5 K. Hankton · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 R. Swinton · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 7 C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 D. Scott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — DAL · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+4.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.33 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover (R. Peete pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — A. Bryant (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — S. Graham
- Carolina Panthers — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q1 45:03) — (:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 45:00) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q3 16:40) — (1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 80 (Q4 4:08); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:55) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q4 1:03); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:56) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 16-C.Weinke pass to 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 32 for 9 yards (20-D.Ross).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 16-C.Weinke pass to 88-K.Hankton to DAL 41 for 22 yards (24-T.Dixon).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 85-D.Scott to CAR 20 for 10 yards (27-D.Grant). Pass complete middle.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longes
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 32:48) — (2:48) 17-Q.Carter sacked at DAL 49 for -10 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-96-A.Wallace at DAL 41. Penalty on DAL-79-M.McFadden, Offensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
Q.Carter led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Q.Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
- R.Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 17 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.08, Dallas Cowboys -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -6.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -8.00 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Galloway (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.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 45:03 · DAL 25 · Score 6-0
(:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 16:40 · DAL 33 · Score 10-0
(1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:53 · DAL 27 · Score 13-0
(4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · CAR 80 · Score 13-6
(4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Caroli - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · CAR 2 · Score 13-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:03 · CAR 24 · Score 13-13
(1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · CAR 2 · Score 13-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 14-13 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 13, Dallas Cowboys 14 (CAR 13-14 DAL) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, Dallas Cowboys 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (R. Peete pass) (Q1 45:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 4:08) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Bryant (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 1:03) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q3 16:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q4 4:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 35.7% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 52.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +4.95 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.33 EPA): (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smit. The biggest win-probability swing was -47.3%.
Was Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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