Game story
In Week 10 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-05, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +2.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Autry (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: D.Akers kicks 72 yards from PHI 30 to DAL -2. J.Tucker to DAL 21 for 23 yards (J.Thomason). PENALTY on DAL-P.Zellner, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 21.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Autry · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 2 J. McKnight · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 C. Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.19 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 E. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 R. Thomas · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Autry — PHI · Receiving
D. Autry posted the highest total EPA (+4.85) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.55 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (11:59) R.Cunningham pass intended for D.LaFleur INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI -5. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q2 34:46) — (4:46) E.Smith up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 34:42) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q3 17:04) — (2:04) T.Seder 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) D.McNabb pass to D.Autry for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 7:38) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) T.Seder 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..
Overtime: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 14 (OT 7:08) — (7:08) D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 72 yards from PHI 30 to DAL -2. J.Tucker to DAL 21 for 23 yards (J.Thomason). PENALTY on DAL-P.Zellner, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 21.
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 12:51) — (12:51) D.McNabb pass intended for C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by B.Wortham at DAL 30. B.Wortham to DAL 31 for 1 yard (C.Lewis).
- Dallas Cowboys (OT 10:59) — (10:59) R.Thomas right guard to DAL 48 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at DAL 48, RECOVERED by PHI-T.Hauck at DAL 48. T.Hauck to DAL 48 for no gain (R.Thomas).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) R.Cunningham pass incomplete to J.McKnight (T.Vincent). PENALTY on PHI-T.Vincent, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at DAL 42 - No Play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 41:59) — (11:59) R.Cunningham pass intended for D.LaFleur INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI -5. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 41:59) — (11:59) R.Cunningham pass intended for D.LaFleur INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI -5. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:06) — (11:06) D.McNabb pass intended for T.Small INTERCEPTED by D.Woodson at DAL 33. D.Woodson to DAL 45 for 12 yards (D.Autry). PENALTY on PHI-D.Autry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 45.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:23) — (1:23) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight to PHI 33 for 41 yards (A.Harris).
- Dallas Cowboys (OT 10:59) — (10:59) R.Thomas right guard to DAL 48 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at DAL 48, RECOVERED by PHI-T.Hauck at DAL 48. T.Hauck to DAL 48 for no gain (R.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.19 total EPA
- R.Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -9.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.7% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.315 | +0.040 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.216 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 64.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.06, Philadelphia Eagles -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -6.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -5.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles 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.
- D. Autry (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 34:46 · PHI 7 · Score 6-0
(4:46) E.Smith up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 34:42 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 17:04 · PHI 30 · Score 10-0
(2:04) T.Seder 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:04 · DAL 17 · Score 10-3
(13:04) D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · DAL 23 · Score 10-9
(7:43) D.McNabb pass to D.Autry for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · DAL 2 · Score 10-10
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 1:55 · PHI 9 · Score 13-10
(1:55) T.Seder 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · DAL 17 · Score 13-13
(:15) D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — OT 7:08 · DAL 14 · Score 13-16
(7:08) D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-13 in Week 10, 2000 on 2000-11-05.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 13, Philadelphia Eagles 16 (DAL 13-16 PHI) in Week 10, 2000 on 2000-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Philadelphia Eagles 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 34:46) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:43) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 17:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (OT 7:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.19 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys), 45.2% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -9.78 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Autry (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +4.85 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.55 EPA): (11:59) R.Cunningham pass intended for D.LaFleur INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI -5. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.1%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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