Game story
In Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-24, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with -5.60 total EPA, and -12.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Edelman (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (8:53) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb to NE 37 for 47 yards (32-D.McCourty) [52-E.Roberts]. FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), and recovers at NE 30. 18-R.Cobb to NE 25 for 5 yards (32-D.McCourty). Pe
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 E. Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5 B. Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 N. Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 T. Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8 B. Jarwin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Edelman — NE · Receiving
J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+4.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.37 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at DAL 29. 24-S.Gilmore to DAL 29 for no gain (19-A.Cooper). bobbled snap
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — N. Harry (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — N. Folk
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- New England Patriots — N. Folk
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q1 45:50); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 45:45) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q2 42:51) — (12:51) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 2-B.Maher 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) 2-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 9-Folk 1,101 career pts, 49th all-time.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb to NE 37 for 47 yards (32-D.McCourty) [52-E.Roberts]. FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), and recovers at NE 30. 18-R.Cobb to NE 25 for 5 yards (32-D.McCourty). Pe
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 2-B.Maher 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- New England Patriots (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 49 for 20 yards (54-J.Smith).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper to DAL 45 for 20 yards (27-J.Jackson). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-D.P
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at DAL 29. 24-S.Gilmore to DAL 29 for no gain (19-A.Cooper). bobbled snap
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at DAL 29. 24-S.Gilmore to DAL 29 for no gain (19-A.Cooper). bobbled snap
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb to NE 37 for 47 yards (32-D.McCourty) [52-E.Roberts]. FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), and recovers at NE 30. 18-R.Cobb to NE 25 for 5 yards (32-D.McCourty). Pe
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 2-B.Maher 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:45) — (1:45) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 18-M.Slater, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NE-43-N.Ebner at DAL 12.
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -12.8% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.60 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.261 | -0.204 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.265 | -0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.130 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.261 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.20 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -20.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -17.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots 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.
- J. Edelman (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 45:50 · DAL 10 · Score 0-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 75th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70 - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 45:45 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 42:51 · DAL 26 · Score 0-10
(12:51) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 38:40 · NE 28 · Score 3-10
(8:40) 2-B.Maher 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 32:31 · NE 9 · Score 6-10
(2:31) 2-B.Maher 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:37 · DAL 24 · Score 6-13
(9:37) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 9-Folk 1,101 career pts, 49th all-time. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 6:08 · NE 11 · Score 9-13
(6:08) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-9 in Week 12, 2019 on 2019-11-24.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 9, New England Patriots 13 (DAL 9-13 NE) in Week 12, 2019 on 2019-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 9, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — N. Harry (T. Brady pass) (Q1 45:50) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 42:51, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 38:40, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 32:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 9:37, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q4 6:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 42.5% completion, -12.8% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.60 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +4.44 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.37 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at DAL 29. 24-S.Gilmore to DAL 29 for no gain (19-A.Cooper). bobbled snap. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.8%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New England Patriots won 13-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W
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