Game story
In Week 11 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-21, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garrett (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -6.78 total EPA.
On the individual side, F. Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: C.Jacke kicks 60 yards from ARI 30 to DAL 10. J.Tucker to DAL 28 for 18 yards (D.McKinley, P.Tillman).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2 P. Tillman · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 3 C. Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 D. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7 E. Mills · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
F. Sanders — ARI · Receiving
F. Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+3.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.23 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (15:00) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by D.Hawthorne at DAL 44. D.Hawthorne to DAL 44 for no gain (R.Moore).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) J.Garrett pass to D.LaFleur for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 45:58) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) C.Jacke 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 21 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 28:10) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–2. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) C.Jacke 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 82 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) S.Player up the middle tackled in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (D.Hambrick)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 60:00) — C.Jacke kicks 60 yards from ARI 30 to DAL 10. J.Tucker to DAL 28 for 18 yards (D.McKinley, P.Tillman).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) J.Garrett pass to R.Ismail to ARI 21 for 1 yard (J.McCleskey, A.Williams).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) E.Smith right guard to ARI 9 for no gain (K.Lassiter, R.McKinnon).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) S.Player up the middle tackled in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (D.Hambrick).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:49) — S.Player kicks 54 yards from ARI 20 to DAL 26. D.Sanders to ARI 43 for 31 yards (S.Player). FUMBLES (S.Player), ball out of bounds at ARI 43.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by D.Hawthorne at DAL 44. D.Hawthorne to DAL 44 for no gain (R.Moore).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) R.Cunningham 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) E.Smith right guard to ARI 9 for no gain (K.Lassiter, R.McKinnon).
Quarterback report card
J.Garrett led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garrett (Dallas Cowboys) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.78 total EPA
- D.Brown (Arizona Cardinals) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 38.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.212 | -0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.0% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.09, Arizona Cardinals -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -4.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -7.63 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals 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.
- F. Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) 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 52:04 · ARI 11 · Score 6-0
(7:04) J.Garrett pass to D.LaFleur for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 45:58 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:20 · DAL 6 · Score 7-3
(:20) C.Jacke 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · DAL 21 · Score 7-9
(15:00) D.Brown pass to R.Moore for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 28:10 · DAL 2 · Score 7-10
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 21 · Score 7-13
(15:00) C.Jacke 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 2:00 · DAL 82 · Score 9-13
(2:00) (Punt formation) S.Player up the middle tackled in End Zone for -18 yards, SAFETY (D.Hambrick).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-9 in Week 11, 1999 on 1999-11-21.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 9, Arizona Cardinals 13 (DAL 9-13 ARI) in Week 11, 1999 on 1999-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 2, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 9, Arizona Cardinals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 52:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:20, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Garrett (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.78 total passing EPA. D. Brown (Arizona Cardinals), 41.9% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
F. Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +3.14 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.23 EPA): (15:00) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by D.Hawthorne at DAL 44. D.Hawthorne to DAL 44 for no gain (R.Moore).. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.5%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Arizona Cardinals won 13-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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