Game story
In Week 7 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-23, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -8.71 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Stevens (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at SEA 43. 27-J.Babineaux pushed ob at DAL 32 for 25 yards (82-J.Witten).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 J. Jurevicius · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 J. Urban · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 P. Price · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Stevens — SEA · Receiving
J. Stevens posted the highest total EPA (+5.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.64 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (14:57) 1-M.McBriar punts 40 yards to SEA 9, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-35-J.Reeves at SEA 9. 35-J.Reeves to SEA 9 for no gain (22-J.Williams).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — K. Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Hannam (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
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 SEA 5 (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 46:03) — 2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 37 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 3-J.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 2-J.Cortez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 83-R.Hannam for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:40) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at SEA 43. 27-J.Babineaux pushed ob at DAL 32 for 25 yards (82-J.Witten).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 1-M.McBriar punts 40 yards to SEA 9, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-35-J.Reeves at SEA 9. 35-J.Reeves to SEA 9 for no gain (22-J.Williams).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 86-J.Stevens INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at SEA 24. 31-R.Williams to SEA 24 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). PENALTY on SEA-86-J.Stevens, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 y
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 81-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 7. 41-T.Newman to DAL 7 for no gain (75-S.Locklear).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 1-M.McBriar punts 40 yards to SEA 9, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-35-J.Reeves at SEA 9. 35-J.Reeves to SEA 9 for no gain (22-J.Williams).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 86-J.Stevens INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at SEA 24. 31-R.Williams to SEA 24 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). PENALTY on SEA-86-J.Stevens, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 y
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 81-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 7. 41-T.Newman to DAL 7 for no gain (75-S.Locklear).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.71 total EPA
- D.Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -9.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 58.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.11, Seattle Seahawks -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -9.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -8.89 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Stevens (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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 46:03 · SEA 5 · Score 6-0
(1:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 46:03 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:38 · DAL 37 · Score 7-3
(:38) 3-J.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:08 · SEA 3 · Score 10-3
(2:08) 2-J.Cortez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · DAL 1 · Score 10-9
(:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 83-R.Hannam for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:40 · DAL 2 · Score 10-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · DAL 32 · Score 10-13
(:05) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-10 in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 10, Seattle Seahawks 13 (DAL 10-13 SEA) in Week 7, 2005 on 2005-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, Seattle Seahawks 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q1 46:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Hannam (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 0:46) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 30:38, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 2:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 0:05, 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?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 46.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.71 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 41.9% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -9.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Stevens (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +5.32 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.64 EPA): (14:57) 1-M.McBriar punts 40 yards to SEA 9, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-35-J.Reeves at SEA 9. 35-J.Reeves to SEA 9 for no gain (22-J.William. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.4%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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