Game story
In Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-11, the New York Jets took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -0.16 total EPA, and -2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-38.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 46. 24-D.Revis pushed ob at DAL 34 for 20 yards (68-D.Free).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.20 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 L. Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 K. Ogletree · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 6 P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+8.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.52 EPA) came from New York Jets: (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones
- New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — I. Trufant
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q1 55:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 7 (Q1 55:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q2 33:19) — (3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:37) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 36 (Q3 23:15) — (8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 23:05) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q3 19:06) — (4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 26 (Q4 12:03); New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:56) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 59 (Q4 5:08); New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:00) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 46. 24-D.Revis pushed ob at DAL 34 for 20 yards (68-D.Free).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at DAL 46 for 0 yards (40-D.McCray). FUMBLES (40-D.McCray) [40-D.McCray], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at NYJ 47. 50-S.Lee to NYJ 47 for no gain (21-L.Tomlinson).
- New York Jets (Q3 15:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane r
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 15:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane r
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at DAL 46 for 0 yards (40-D.McCray). FUMBLES (40-D.McCray) [40-D.McCray], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at NYJ 47. 50-S.Lee to NYJ 47 for no gain (21-L.Tomlinson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at NYJ 3 for 64 yards (36-J.Leonhard).
Quarterback report card
M.Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.16 total EPA
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.05, New York Jets -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -4.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -4.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 55:33 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-0
(10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 55:27 · NYJ 7 · Score 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 33:19 · NYJ 16 · Score 10-0
(3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:44 · DAL 4 · Score 10-6
(:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:37 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 23:15 · NYJ 36 · Score 16-7
(8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 23:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 19:06 · DAL 16 · Score 17-10
(4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:55 · NYJ 1 · Score 23-10
(14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · DAL 26 · Score 24-16
(12:03) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play w - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · DAL 2 · Score 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · NYJ 59 · Score 24-23
(5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:00 · DAL 2 · Score 24-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:32 · DAL 32 · Score 24-27
(:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in Week 1, 2011 on 2011-09-11.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Jets 27 (DAL 24-27 NYJ) in Week 1, 2011 on 2011-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Jets 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 17; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Jets 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 55:33) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 30:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 23:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q4 14:55) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 12:03) New York Jets touchdown — I. Trufant (Q4 5:08) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 33:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 19:06, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 53.1% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.16 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.8% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +8.20 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.52 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runn. The biggest win-probability swing was -38.3%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 0-1 L
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
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