Cowboys 21–30 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2013

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-9.09 EPA): (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The .

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–21 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 21–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at D…
Game date: 2013-09-29

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–21 on 2013-09-29, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 21–13 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.96 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	21	0	0	0	21
Los Angeles Chargers	7	6	7	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 26

+3DAL 18

LAC 34

DAL 51

+3DAL 24

DAL 13

DAL 56

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:12TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 26
Score
0-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:05XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:15TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
6-7
(13:15) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:10XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:16FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
7-10
(5:16) 9-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:44TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
13-10
(2:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:36XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:32TD
Shane Lee
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 51
Score
20-10
(1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:19XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
21-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:02FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
21-13
(:02) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:39TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
21-19
(9:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:32XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
21-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:50FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
21-23
(14:50) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:02TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 56
Score
21-29
(7:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:54XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
21-30
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.96 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
8E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (-9.09 EPA): (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner w

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) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +7.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.15 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 44 dropbacks · 79.5% completion · +23.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.001	+0.085
Offensive success rate	52.6%	52.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.049	+0.249
Rush EPA/play	+0.318	-0.018
Defensive EPA/play	-0.085	-0.001
Defensive success rate	47.2%	47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +0.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +7.60 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 7:12)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 13:15)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 2:44)
Dallas Cowboys — Shane Lee (Q2 1:32)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 9:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 7:02)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 5:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 0:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 14:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 26 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 7:05) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:10) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) 9-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:36) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 51 (Q2 1:32); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:19) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:32) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 56 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:54) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The Replay Assistant cha [WPA -25.9% · EPA -9.09]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams to LAC 1 for 6 yards (20-C.Butler; 32-E.Weddle). FUMBLES (20-C.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-31-R.Marshall at LAC 0. Touchback. The Replay Assi [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.21]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.02]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.73]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The Replay Assistant cha [WPA -25.9% · EPA -9.09]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams to LAC 1 for 6 yards (20-C.Butler; 32-E.Weddle). FUMBLES (20-C.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-31-R.Marshall at LAC 0. Touchback. The Replay Assi [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.73]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · DAL 26 · Score 0-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:05 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:15 · LAC 5 · Score 6-7
(13:15) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:10 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 5:16 · DAL 18 · Score 7-10
(5:16) 9-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 2:44 · LAC 34 · Score 13-10
(2:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 2:36 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:32 · DAL 51 · Score 20-10
(1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The Replay Assistant cha
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · LAC 2 · Score 21-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 24 · Score 21-13
(:02) 9-N.Novak 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:39 · DAL 13 · Score 21-19
(9:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:32 · DAL 2 · Score 21-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:50 · DAL 5 · Score 21-23
(14:50) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:02 · DAL 56 · Score 21-29
(7:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · DAL 2 · Score 21-30
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2013-09-29?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-21 in Week 4, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 21, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Los Angeles Chargers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 7:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 13:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 2:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — S. Lee (Q2 1:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 9:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:02) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 5:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 14:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 61.4% completion, +7.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.15 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 79.5% completion, +23.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-9.09 EPA): (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (97-J.Hatcher) at DAL 48. 50-S.Lee for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play. The .

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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