Cowboys 37–20 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2007

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Green (Miami Dolphins), 57.5% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.62 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 36.8% completion, -10.1% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.87 total passing EPA.

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

T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.07 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 37–20 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 10–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Owens
Top passer: Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play: (3:54) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-…
Game date: 2007-09-16

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 37–20 on 2007-09-16. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +15.16 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	3	7	10	17	0	37
Miami Dolphins	3	3	7	7	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3MIA 8

+3DAL 27

+1DAL 2

+3MIA 10

+3MIA 29

MIA 34

+1DAL 2

MIA 40

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:07FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 19
Score
0-3
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:07FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
3-3
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:00TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
9-3
(2:00) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:54XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
10-3
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:10FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 27
Score
10-6
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:48TD
MBM. Booker
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
10-12
(9:48) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 86-M.Booker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:41XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
10-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:47TD
TCT. Curtis
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
16-13
(4:47) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 89-T.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-25-W.Allen, Defensive Holding, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:41XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:14FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
20-13
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:03FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 29
Score
23-13
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:08TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 34
Score
29-13
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:01XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
30-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:37TD
DHD. Hagan
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 21
Score
30-19
(3:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:26XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
30-20
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:26TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 40
Score
36-20
(3:26) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:17XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
37-20
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +15.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +13.87 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
4C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5D. Hagan · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
6M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.63 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
8Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 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

Tyler Owens — DAL · Receiving

Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+15.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +3.03 EPA per play.

Tyler Owens's top snap (+6.07 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-6.11 EPA): Taylen Green — (3:54) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at 50. 26-K.Hamlin pushed ob at MIA 15 for 35 yards (64-S.Satele).

Quarterback report card

Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Taylen Green (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +3.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.62 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -10.1% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.111	-0.133
Offensive success rate	44.0%	48.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.365	-0.116
Rush EPA/play	-0.165	-0.337
Defensive EPA/play	+0.133	-0.111
Defensive success rate	51.8%	56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +10.09 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -11.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q2 2:00)
Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 9:48)
Dallas Cowboys — T. Curtis (T. Romo pass) (Q3 4:47)
Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 4:08)
Miami Dolphins — D. Hagan (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 3:37)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 3:26)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q1 7:07)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q1 0:07)
Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q2 0:10)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q3 2:14)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q4 11:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:54) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DAL 18 (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 86-M.Booker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:41) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 89-T.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-25-W.Allen, Defensive Holding, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:41) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 34 (Q4 4:08); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:01) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DAL 21 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:26) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 40 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:17) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at 50. 26-K.Hamlin pushed ob at MIA 15 for 35 yards (64-S.Satele). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -6.11]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 86-M.Booker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.09]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 10-T.Green Aborted. 64-S.Satele FUMBLES at 50, RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at MIA 48. 90-J.Ratliff to MIA 48 for no gain (64-S.Satele). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.05]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) (Punt formation) 4-B.Fields punts 53 yards to DAL 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 84-P.Crayton pushed ob at MIA 30 for 49 yards (50-E.Miles; 38-P.Cobbs). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -2.29]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo scrambles left end to MIA 32 for 10 yards (24-R.Hill). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at 50. 26-K.Hamlin pushed ob at MIA 15 for 35 yards (64-S.Satele). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -6.11]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +6.07]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 40. 42-A.Henry to MIA 39 for 21 yards (72-V.Carey). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -5.50]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) 10-T.Green Aborted. 64-S.Satele FUMBLES at 50, RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at MIA 48. 90-J.Ratliff to MIA 48 for no gain (64-S.Satele). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:07 · DAL 19 · Score 0-3
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 0:07 · MIA 8 · Score 3-3
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · MIA 1 · Score 9-3
(2:00) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · MIA 2 · Score 10-3
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · DAL 27 · Score 10-6
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:48 · DAL 18 · Score 10-12
(9:48) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 86-M.Booker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:41 · DAL 2 · Score 10-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · MIA 2 · Score 16-13
(4:47) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 89-T.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-25-W.Allen, Defensive Holding, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · MIA 2 · Score 17-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 2:14 · MIA 10 · Score 20-13
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · MIA 29 · Score 23-13
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · MIA 34 · Score 29-13
(4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · MIA 2 · Score 30-13
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · DAL 21 · Score 30-19
(3:37) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · DAL 2 · Score 30-20
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:26 · MIA 40 · Score 36-20
(3:26) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:17 · MIA 2 · Score 37-20
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Key takeaways

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

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Taylen Green (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
T. Romo (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins on 2007-09-16?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 37-20 in Week 2, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 17, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 37, Miami Dolphins 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 2:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Booker (T. Green pass) (Q3 9:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Curtis (T. Romo pass) (Q3 4:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 4:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Hagan (T. Green pass) (Q4 3:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 3:26) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q1 7:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 0:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q3 2:14, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins?

Taylen Green (Miami Dolphins), 57.5% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.62 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 36.8% completion, -10.1% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Miami Dolphins?

Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.07 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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