Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 21–7 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kisean Johnson
- Top passer
- J. Quinn
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. …
- Game date
- 2004-11-25
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Chicago Bears 21–7 on 2004-11-25. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +5.41 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears
(10:50) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(11:15) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 36-D.Barnes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action before tossing to Barnes in the right flat; Barnes first career touchdown. With the TD pass, Testaverde has tied an NFL record. Darian Barnes is the 62nd different player to have caught a TD pass from Testaverde. Steve DeBerg also completed TD passes to 62 different receivers.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(7:05) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:50TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 33
- Score
- 0-6
(10:50) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:43XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 6:07TD RMR. McQuartersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 54
- Score
- 6-7
(6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:57XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:15TD Derrick BarnesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 7-13
(11:15) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 36-D.Barnes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action before tossing to Barnes in the right flat; Barnes first career touchdown. With the TD pass, Testaverde has tied an NFL record. Darian Barnes is the 62nd different player to have caught a TD pass from Testaverde. Steve DeBerg also completed TD passes to 62 different receivers.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:07XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:05TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 7-20
(7:05) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:00XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 2V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.61 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3
Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 4D. Terrell · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5Q. Morgan · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6T. Copper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 7Barrington Wade · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8Derrick Barnes · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 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
Kisean Johnson — DAL · Receiving
Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
Kisean Johnson's top snap (+2.41 EPA): (10:30) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson pushed ob at DAL 30 for 12 yards (21-R.McQuarters). Pass complete right sideline.
Biggest single play (-8.75 EPA): D. Henson — (6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
Quarterback report card
J. Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Quinn (Chicago Bears) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -11.25 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 15 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +4.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.376 | -0.194 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.0% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.372 | -0.387 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.551 | -0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.194 | +0.376 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 70.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.19 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.38 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 15 drives, -30.08 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 16 drives, -17.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
- Chicago Bears — R. McQuarters
- Dallas Cowboys — Derrick Barnes (V. Testaverde pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
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 CHI 33 (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 10:43) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 54 (Q2 6:07); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 5:57) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q4 11:15); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 11:07) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 7:00) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 36-D.Barnes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action before tossing to Barnes in the right flat; Barnes first career touchdown. With the TD pass, Testaverde has tied an NFL
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) 16-C.Krenzel Aborted. 57-O.Kreutz FUMBLES at 50, RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Carson at CHI 50.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 83-D.Terrell INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 47. 41-T.Newman ran ob at CHI 42 for 11 yards.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 12-J.Quinn pass to 83-D.Terrell to DAL 40 for 11 yards (30-L.Frazier). Pass complete on curl left side of the field.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) 16-C.Krenzel Aborted. 57-O.Kreutz FUMBLES at 50, RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Carson at CHI 50.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 83-D.Terrell INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 47. 41-T.Newman ran ob at CHI 42 for 11 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:50 · CHI 33 · Score 0-6
(10:50) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:43 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 6:07 · CHI 54 · Score 6-7
(6:07) 7-D.Henson pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McQuarters at DAL 45. 21-R.McQuarters for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 5:57 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · CHI 5 · Score 7-13
(11:15) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 36-D.Barnes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action before tossing to Barnes in the right flat; Barnes first career touchdown. With the TD pass, Testaverde has tied an NFL - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:07 · CHI 2 · Score 7-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · CHI 4 · Score 7-20
(7:05) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · CHI 2 · Score 7-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
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.
- Kisean Johnson (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys on 2004-11-25?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Chicago Bears 21-7 in Week 12, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Chicago Bears 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Chicago Bears 7, Dallas Cowboys 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 10:50) Chicago Bears touchdown — R. McQuarters (Q2 6:07) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Barnes (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 11:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 7:05) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Quinn (Chicago Bears), 35.7% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -11.25 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +4.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys?
Kisean Johnson (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.41 EPA): (10:30) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson pushed ob at DAL 30 for 12 yards (21-R.McQuarters). Pass complete right sideline..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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