Game story
In Week 7 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-19, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 38–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +14.24 total EPA.
On the individual side, Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.24 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 3 A. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 4 R. Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
- 6 D. Campbell · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 7 S. Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Q. Carter — DAL · Passing
Q. Carter posted the highest total EPA (+14.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.21 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Hambrick
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Edwards
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q1 53:38); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 53:23) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DET at 04:58.); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 49:58) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-32-D.Bly, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 41:31) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q2 40:27) — (10:27) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 40:21) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 81 (Q2 34:32) — (4:32) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Edwards at DET 27. 27-M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 34:20) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 22:37) — (7:37) 42-T.Hambrick right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 22:33) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-B.Cundiff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 40:37) — (10:37) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at DET 32. 52-D.Coakley pushed ob at DET 8 for 24 yards (61-R.Brown). Penalty on DAL-96-E.Ekuban, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 50:52) — (5:52) 3-B.Cundiff 53 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on DET-92-S.Rogers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DET 35 - No Play
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 44 for 14 yards (45-Bri.Walker). PENALTY on DET-45-Bri.Walker, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DET 44.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DET at 04:58.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 34:32) — (4:32) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Edwards at DET 27. 27-M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 40:37) — (10:37) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at DET 32. 52-D.Coakley pushed ob at DET 8 for 24 yards (61-R.Brown). Penalty on DAL-96-E.Ekuban, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon right end to DAL 46 for 12 yards (59-D.Nguyen). FUMBLES (59-D.Nguyen), RECOVERED by DAL-93-K.Coleman at DAL 46. 93-K.Coleman to DAL 46 for no gain (8-M.McMahon).
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) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +14.24 total EPA
- M.McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 20 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -0.52 EPA/play · -10.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.446 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.455 | -0.894 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.446 | -0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 52.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.45), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +3.96 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -33.46 total EPA, 1 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.
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) 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.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 53:38 · DET 36 · Score 0-6
(8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 53:23 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 50:04 · DET 20 · Score 6-7
(5:04) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DET at 04:58.) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 49:58 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 41:38 · DET 19 · Score 13-7
(11:38) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-32-D.Bly, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 41:31 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 40:27 · DET 8 · Score 20-7
(10:27) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 40:21 · DET 2 · Score 21-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 34:32 · DAL 81 · Score 27-7
(4:32) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Edwards at DET 27. 27-M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 34:20 · DET 2 · Score 28-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 22:37 · DET 3 · Score 34-7
(7:37) 42-T.Hambrick right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 22:33 · DET 2 · Score 35-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DET 5 · Score 38-7
(15:00) 3-B.Cundiff 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 38-7 in Week 7, 2003 on 2003-10-19.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 38, Detroit Lions 7 (DAL 38-7 DET) in Week 7, 2003 on 2003-10-19.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 21, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 38, Detroit Lions 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q1 53:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 50:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 41:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 40:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Edwards (Q2 34:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q3 22:37) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (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 Detroit Lions?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 69.2% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +14.24 total passing EPA. M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 25.0% completion, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -10.34 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +14.24 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.21 EPA): (8:38) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DET 33 for 3 yards (25-C.Harris). FUMBLES (25-C.Harris), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 33. 32-D.Bly for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.2%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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