Game story
In Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-14, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 31–29 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +15.76 total EPA, and +6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-44.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 29 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +15.76 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +13.64 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 4 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+15.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.17 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: 5-D.Bailey kicks 73 yards from DAL 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jacoby Jones ties NFL record for longest kickoff return. Jacoby Jones sets Ravens record with 108-KO return.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Jones
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
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 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q1 52:54) — (7:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 22 (Q1 48:26); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 1 (Q1 48:18) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 37:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle) 27-R.Rice right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 37:29) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 19 (Q2 31:05); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:41) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q3 26:37); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 26:24) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q3 18:24) — (3:24) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:19) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 9–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 4:49) — (4:49) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 4:41) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:32) — 5-D.Bailey kicks onside 11 yards from DAL 35 to DAL 46. RECOVERED by DAL-15-A.Holmes.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete deep right to 85-K.Ogletree. PENALTY on BAL-23-C.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at DAL 46 - No Play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:37) — 5-D.Bailey kicks 73 yards from DAL 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jacoby Jones ties NFL record for longest kickoff return. Jacoby Jones sets Ravens record with 108-KO return.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 88-D.Bryant is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:37) — 5-D.Bailey kicks 73 yards from DAL 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jacoby Jones ties NFL record for longest kickoff return. Jacoby Jones sets Ravens record with 108-KO return.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice pushed ob at DAL 22 for 43 yards (40-D.McCray).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:26) — (3:26) 28-F.Jones left tackle to BAL 1 for 21 yards (20-E.Reed). Dallas challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 28-F.Jones left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 28:54) — (13:54) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 82-J.Witten to BAL 31 for 35 yards (20-E.Reed) [91-C.Upshaw].
Quarterback report card
T.Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.76 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +13.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.192 | +0.271 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 54.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.367 | +0.487 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.271 | -0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.8% | 48.6% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +19.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +20.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Flacco (BAL) 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.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 52:54 · DAL 20 · Score 0-3
(7:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 48:26 · BAL 22 · Score 6-3
(3:26) 28-F.Jones left tackle to BAL 1 for 21 yards (20-E.Reed). Dallas challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 28-F.Jones left - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 48:18 · BAL 1 · Score 7-3
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 41:33 · BAL 24 · Score 10-3
(11:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 37:33 · DAL 1 · Score 10-9
(7:33) (No Huddle) 27-R.Rice right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 37:29 · DAL 2 · Score 10-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 31:05 · DAL 19 · Score 10-16
(1:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Defensive Pass Interference, decline - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:41 · DAL 2 · Score 10-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 26:42 · BAL 25 · Score 13-17
(11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 26:37 · DAL 35 · Score 13-23
5-D.Bailey kicks 73 yards from DAL 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jacoby Jones ties NFL record for longest kickoff return. Jacoby Jones sets - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 26:24 · DAL 2 · Score 13-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 18:24 · BAL 7 · Score 19-24
(3:24) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · BAL 2 · Score 20-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:26 · BAL 16 · Score 23-24
(8:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:49 · DAL 1 · Score 23-30
(4:49) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · DAL 2 · Score 23-31
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · BAL 4 · Score 29-31
(:36) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-29 in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 29, Baltimore Ravens 31 (DAL 29-31 BAL) in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 9, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 29, Baltimore Ravens 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q1 48:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q2 37:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 31:05) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Jones (Q3 26:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q3 18:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 4:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:36) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 52:54, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 41:33, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 26:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 8:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 58.1% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +15.76 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 60.7% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +13.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +15.76 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.17 EPA): 5-D.Bailey kicks 73 yards from DAL 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jacoby Jones ties NFL record for longest kickoff return. Jacoby Jones sets Ravens record with . The biggest win-probability swing was -44.3%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Baltimore Ravens won 31-29 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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