Game story
In Week 14 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-16, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 29–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -18.32 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (5:58) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to SEA 49 for 40 yards (21-K.Lucas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.51 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — SEA · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+4.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.05 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (6:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-I.Charlton at DAL 38. 23-I.Charlton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Watters
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Seattle Seahawks — I. Charlton
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 55:20) — (10:20) 32-R.Watters left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 55:17) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q1 48:02) — (3:02) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) 9-J.Hilbert 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 2–0. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the DAL 66 (Q3 19:01).
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 37-S.Alexander left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:37) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 67 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-I.Charlton at DAL 38. 23-I.Charlton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:19) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 35:58) — (5:58) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to SEA 49 for 40 yards (21-K.Lucas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (Punt formation) 10-J.Feagles FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 40, and recovers at SEA 40. 10-J.Feagles pass incomplete to 36-K.Joseph. Penalty on SEA, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 10-J.Feagles punts 58 yards to DAL 8, Center-52-J.Darche. 80-R.Swinton to DAL 4 for -4 yards (59-T.Terry). FUMBLES (59-T.Terry), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on DAL-50-J.Broo
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:58) — (12:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to DAL 20 for 27 yards (38-D.Hawthorne, 27-M.Edwards).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 41:51) — (11:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 81-K.Robinson. PENALTY on DAL-90-B.Frisch, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at SEA 25 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-I.Charlton at DAL 38. 23-I.Charlton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to DAL 11 for 22 yards (28-D.Woodson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 35:58) — (5:58) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to SEA 49 for 40 yards (21-K.Lucas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 10-J.Feagles punts 58 yards to DAL 8, Center-52-J.Darche. 80-R.Swinton to DAL 4 for -4 yards (59-T.Terry). FUMBLES (59-T.Terry), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on DAL-50-J.Broo
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) · 38 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -18.32 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.238 | +0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.470 | +0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.065 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.238 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 69.9% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -17.40 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +7.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 55:20 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(10:20) 32-R.Watters left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:17 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 48:02 · DAL 4 · Score 0-10
(3:02) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 42:46 · SEA 19 · Score 3-10
(12:46) 9-J.Hilbert 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q3 19:01 · DAL 66 · Score 3-12
(4:01) 10-J.Feagles punts 58 yards to DAL 8, Center-52-J.Darche. 80-R.Swinton to DAL 4 for -4 yards (59-T.Terry). FUMBLES (59-T.Terry), ball out of bounds in En - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:14 · DAL 19 · Score 3-15
(13:14) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · DAL 7 · Score 3-21
(6:43) 37-S.Alexander left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:37 · DAL 2 · Score 3-22
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · SEA 67 · Score 3-28
(6:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-I.Charlton at DAL 38. 23-I.Charlton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:19 · DAL 2 · Score 3-29
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 29-3 in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-16.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 3, Seattle Seahawks 29 (DAL 3-29 SEA) in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 2; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 17; Final: Dallas Cowboys 3, Seattle Seahawks 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Watters (Q1 55:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 6:43) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — I. Charlton (Q4 6:27) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 48:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q2 42:46, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 13:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 36.8% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -18.32 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 44.8% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +4.88 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.05 EPA): (6:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 23-I.Charlton at DAL 38. 23-I.Charlton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.5%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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