Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2006 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-12, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -4.18 total EPA, and -8.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (4:15) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin pushed ob at DAL 5 for 43 yards (29-K.Davis) [98-G.Ellis].

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +18.77 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Leinart · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Hurd · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 38:40)
• Dallas Cowboys — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 20:23)
• Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 14:23)
• Arizona Cardinals — M. Leinart (Q4 12:00)

Field goals

• Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 45:47)
• Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 33:35)
• Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 30:02)
• Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)

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 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q1 45:47) — (:47) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 84-P.Crayton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 38:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q2 33:35) — (3:35) 1-N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 20 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 51 (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 20:15) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:17) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 7-M.Leinart left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:53) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin pushed ob at DAL 5 for 43 yards (29-K.Davis) [98-G.Ellis]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.85]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Ayodele at DAL 32. 50-A.Ayodele to DAL 34 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). PENALTY on ARI-74-R.Wells, Face Mask (15 [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.11]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton to ARI 45 for 34 yards (47-A.Francisco). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.57]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.68]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 47:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton to ARI 18 for 13 yards (21-A.Rolle). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.92]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Ayodele at DAL 32. 50-A.Ayodele to DAL 34 for 2 yards (81-A.Boldin). PENALTY on ARI-74-R.Wells, Face Mask (15 [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.11]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.68]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Watkins (26-A.Glenn) at DAL 37. 25-P.Watkins to ARI 39 for 24 yards (75-L.Davis). [WPA -3.1% · EPA -4.15]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin pushed ob at DAL 5 for 43 yards (29-K.Davis) [98-G.Ellis]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.85]

Quarterback report card

M.Leinart led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.18 total EPA
• T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +18.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -8.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +11.87 total EPA, 5 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. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Leinart (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 45:47 · ARI 10 · Score 3-0
   (:47) 13-M.Vanderjagt 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 38:40 · ARI 30 · Score 9-0
   (8:40) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 84-P.Crayton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 38:33 · ARI 2 · Score 10-0
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 33:35 · DAL 10 · Score 10-3
   (3:35) 1-N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · ARI 20 · Score 13-3
   (:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
6. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 13-3
   END QUARTER 2
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 20:23 · ARI 51 · Score 19-3
   (5:23) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 20:15 · ARI 2 · Score 20-3
   13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · ARI 5 · Score 26-3
   (14:23) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · ARI 2 · Score 27-3
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:00 · DAL 3 · Score 27-9
    (12:00) 7-M.Leinart left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 11:53 · DAL 2 · Score 27-10
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.