Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 13–7 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Stallworth
- Top passer
- Q. Carter
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY…
- Game date
- 2003-12-28
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 13–7 on 2003-12-28. D. Stallworth posted a game-high +9.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(7:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(8:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 1
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(12:01) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 7:05FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 0-3
(7:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 6-3
(8:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 1
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:50XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:36TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 76
- Score
- 7-9
(8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:23XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:01FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 7-13
(12:01) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.31 EPA/play
- 2
Marcedes Lewis · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play - 3J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.65 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 8Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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
D. Stallworth — NO · Receiving
D. Stallworth posted the highest total EPA (+9.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.31 EPA per play.
D. Stallworth's top snap (+5.84 EPA): (8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -5.74 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.090 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 58.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.06, New Orleans Saints -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -5.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -0.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryder Anderson (Q. Carter pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 1; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 8:50) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 76 (Q2 8:36); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 8:23) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Bellamy at NO 8. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 9 for 1 yard (83-T.Glenn).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 88-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 34-T.Jones at NO 0. 34-T.Jones to NO 2 for 2 yards (88-A.Bryant).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:30) — (14:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to DAL 2 for 38 yards (27-M.Edwards). Pass 34, Run 4
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn to NO 42 for 29 yards (22-F.Thomas). Pass 15, Run 14
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:30) — (14:30) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 84-M.Lewis to DAL 2 for 38 yards (27-M.Edwards). Pass 34, Run 4
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:49) — (14:49) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Bellamy at 50. 20-J.Bellamy to DAL 40 for 10 yards (20-R.Anderson, 83-T.Glenn).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Bellamy at NO 8. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 9 for 1 yard (83-T.Glenn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 7:05 · DAL 6 · Score 0-3
(7:05) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:55 · NO 3 · Score 6-3
(8:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, Run 1 - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:50 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:36 · DAL 76 · Score 7-9
(8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:23 · DAL 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 12:01 · DAL 9 · Score 7-13
(12:01) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints on 2003-12-28?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-7 in Week 17, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Anderson (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 8:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 8:36) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 7:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 12:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 54.0% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.74 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 42.9% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.84 EPA): (8:36) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 26, Run 50 PENALTY on NO-83-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New Orleans Saints won 13-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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