Cowboys 27–17 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?

T. Hill (New Orleans Saints), 39.6% completion, -23.6% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -20.01 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 56.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.53 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?

L. Humphrey (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–17 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 13–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Lil'Jordan Humphrey
Top passer: Trysten Hill
Biggest EPA play: (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.W…
Game date: 2021-12-02

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 27–17 on 2021-12-02. Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted a game-high +5.11 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	6	7	7	0	27
New Orleans Saints	0	7	3	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

NO 1

DAL 24

+1DAL 15

+3NO 36

+3DAL 24

NO 58

DAL 67

DAL 70

+1DAL 15

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:05TD
Michael Gallup
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
6-0
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:59XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
7-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:02TD
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
7-6
(13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:54XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-7
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:10FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NO 36
Score
10-7
(9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:04FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NO 16
Score
13-7
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:31FG
Brett Maher
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
13-10
(8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:06TD
Tony Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
NO 58
Score
19-10
(4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:55XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
20-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:00TD
Carlos Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 67
Score
26-10
(3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:52XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
27-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:47TD
Demone Harris
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 70
Score
27-16
(2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:32XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
27-17
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Lil'Jordan Humphrey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
4CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
5Tony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6Nick Vannett · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
8Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 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

Lil'Jordan Humphrey — NO · Receiving

Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted the highest total EPA (+5.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.55 EPA per play.

Lil'Jordan Humphrey's top snap (+2.34 EPA): (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9

Biggest single play (-8.54 EPA): Trysten Hill — (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.

Quarterback report card

Trysten Hill led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -23.6% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -20.01 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	-0.114	-0.269
Offensive success rate	33.3%	36.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.229	-0.417
Rush EPA/play	+0.082	+0.003
Defensive EPA/play	+0.269	+0.114
Defensive success rate	64.0%	66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.27 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -9.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -23.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 1:05)
New Orleans Saints — Lil'Jordan Humphrey (Trysten Hill pass) (Q2 13:02)
Dallas Cowboys — Tony Pollard (Q3 4:06)
Dallas Cowboys — Carlos Watkins (Q4 3:00)
New Orleans Saints — Demone Harris (Trysten Hill pass) (Q4 2:47)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 9:10)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:04)
New Orleans Saints — Brett Maher (Q3 8:31)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 0:59) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 12:54) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 58 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:55) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 67 (Q4 3:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 2:52) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 70 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:32) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.47]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper to NO 36 for 41 yards (26-P.Williams) [96-C.Granderson]. Pass 20, YAC 21 [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.17]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep left intended for 12-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 5. 27-J.Kearse ran ob at DAL 5 for no gain. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.69]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-T.Hill sacked at DAL 37 for -11 yards (11-M.Parsons). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -3.53]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) (No Huddle) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to 88-C.Lamb. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -8.54]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65 [WPA +0.8% · EPA +5.59]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.47]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill pass short right intended for 10-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 18-D.Kazee (26-J.Lewis) at DAL 18. 18-D.Kazee to DAL 26 for 8 yards (10-T.Smith). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -5.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:59 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:02 · DAL 24 · Score 7-6
(13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:54 · DAL 15 · Score 7-7
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 9:10 · NO 36 · Score 10-7
(9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 16 · Score 13-7
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:31 · DAL 24 · Score 13-10
(8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · NO 58 · Score 19-10
(4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:55 · NO 15 · Score 20-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · DAL 67 · Score 26-10
(3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:52 · NO 15 · Score 27-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · DAL 70 · Score 27-16
(2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · DAL 15 · Score 27-17
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.

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.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Trysten Hill (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints on 2021-12-02?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 27-17 in Week 13, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, New Orleans Saints 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 1:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Humphrey (T. Hill pass) (Q2 13:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (Q3 4:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Watkins (Q4 3:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Harris (T. Hill pass) (Q4 2:47) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 9:10, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q3 8:31, 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?

Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints), 39.6% completion, -23.6% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -20.01 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 56.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?

Lil'Jordan Humphrey (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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