Cowboys 10–29 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2003

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.63 EPA): (11:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 1 for 70 yards (47-P.Hunter)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 29–10 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 3–16 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: Q. Carter
Biggest EPA play: (5:10) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers a…
Game date: 2004-01-03

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys 29–10 on 2004-01-03. Shi Smith posted a game-high +12.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	3	0	7	0	10
Carolina Panthers	6	10	7	6	0	29

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 20

DAL 23

+3CAR 19

DAL 32

+3DAL 14

CAR 9

+1CAR 2

+3DAL 16

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:45FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-3
(8:45) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:07FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
0-6
(1:07) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:17TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 23
Score
0-12
(6:17) 48-S.Davis left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:10XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:17FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
3-13
(1:17) 3-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:04FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
3-16
(:04) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:51TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 32
Score
3-22
(9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:44XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
3-23
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:50FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 14
Score
3-26
(12:50) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:42TD
QCQ. Carter
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
9-26
(7:42) 17-Q.Carter right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:36XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-26
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:17FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 16
Score
10-29
(3:17) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.81 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
4J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
6Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+12.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.59 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+5.63 EPA): (11:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 1 for 70 yards (47-P.Hunter).

Biggest single play (-6.63 EPA): Q. Carter — (5:10) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at DAL 45. 90-J.Peppers to DAL 11 for 34 yards (17-Q.Carter).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -14.56 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.164	+0.067
Offensive success rate	40.8%	43.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.259	+0.306
Rush EPA/play	-0.450	-0.227
Defensive EPA/play	-0.067	+0.164
Defensive success rate	56.1%	59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +5.46 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -12.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q2 6:17)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 9:51)
Dallas Cowboys — Q. Carter (Q4 7:42)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 8:45)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 1:07)
Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:17)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:04)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 12:50)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 3:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) 48-S.Davis left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 6:10) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 3-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 32 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:44) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 14 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 17-Q.Carter right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 7:36) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 1 for 70 yards (47-P.Hunter). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.63]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 20-R.Anderson up the middle to CAR 15 for 5 yards (54-W.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (54-W.Witherspoon), RECOVERED by CAR-30-M.Minter at CAR 11. 30-M.Minter to CAR 11 for no gain (88-A.Bryant). Play [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.87]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) 48-S.Davis left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.76]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 34 for 15 yards (41-T.Newman). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.03]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 27 for 14 yards (27-M.Edwards). Penalty on DAL-90-E.Ogbogu, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 20-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at DAL 45. 90-J.Peppers to DAL 11 for 34 yards (17-Q.Carter). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -6.63]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 1 for 70 yards (47-P.Hunter). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.63]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 10 for 49 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), and recovers at DAL 2. 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 2 for no gain (51-A.Singleton). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +3.96]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:45 · DAL 1 · Score 0-3
(8:45) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 1:07 · DAL 20 · Score 0-6
(1:07) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:17 · DAL 23 · Score 0-12
(6:17) 48-S.Davis left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:10 · DAL 2 · Score 0-13
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:17 · CAR 19 · Score 3-13
(1:17) 3-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DAL 1 · Score 3-16
(:04) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:51 · DAL 32 · Score 3-22
(9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:44 · DAL 2 · Score 3-23
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 12:50 · DAL 14 · Score 3-26
(12:50) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:42 · CAR 9 · Score 9-26
(7:42) 17-Q.Carter right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:36 · CAR 2 · Score 10-26
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:17 · DAL 16 · Score 10-29
(3:17) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2004-01-03?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys 29-10 in Week 18, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 6:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 9:51) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — Q. Carter (Q4 7:42) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 8:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 1:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 12:50, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 3:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 52.5% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -14.56 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 56.2% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.63 EPA): (11:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 1 for 70 yards (47-P.Hunter)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

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