Cowboys 0–31 Titans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans?

A. Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 19.2% completion, -1.51 EPA per dropback, -39.17 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 68.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 31–0 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: E. George
Top passer: Alex Wright
Biggest EPA play: (11:57) A.Wright sacked at DAL 34 for -9 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED…
Game date: 2000-12-25

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Dallas Cowboys 31–0 on 2000-12-25. E. George posted a game-high +5.39 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	—	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tennessee Titans	7	24	0	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 17

DAL 11

TEN 57

TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:52TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 17
Score
0-6
(8:52) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 14:07TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 11
Score
0-13
(14:07) E.George left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 14:00XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 57
Score
0-20
(11:57) A.Wright sacked at DAL 34 for -9 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at DAL 30. H.Ford for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:35XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-21
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 5:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 93
Score
0-27
(5:31) A.Wright pass intended for E.Smith INTERCEPTED by K.Bulluck at DAL 8. K.Bulluck for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 5:27XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-28
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 0:54FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
0-31
(:54) A.Del Greco 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. George · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +5.39 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3Justin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4Rodney Thomas II · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · -0.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.12 EPA/play
5W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.28 EPA/play
6Alex Wright · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · -0.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.10 EPA/play
7C. Pickens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · -0.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.30 EPA/play
8S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · -0.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.06 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

E. George — TEN · Rushing

E. George posted the highest total EPA (+5.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

E. George's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (10:40) E.George up the middle to TEN 32 for 2 yards (B.Noble).

Biggest single play (-8.51 EPA): Another player — (11:57) A.Wright sacked at DAL 34 for -9 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at DAL 30. H.Ford for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Alex Wright led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 19.2% completion · -1.51 EPA/play · -39.17 total EPA
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Tennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.520	-0.093
Offensive success rate	29.3%	42.4%
Pass EPA/play	-1.371	-0.308
Rush EPA/play	-0.280	+0.058
Defensive EPA/play	+0.093	+0.520
Defensive success rate	57.6%	70.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.52), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.52 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Tennessee Titans: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 16 drives, -39.01 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 16 drives, -8.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q1 8:52)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 14:07)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 11:57)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 5:31)

Field goals

Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 0:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:48) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 24–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) E.George left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 14:00) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 57 (Q3 11:57); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 11:35) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 93 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) A.Wright pass intended for E.Smith INTERCEPTED by K.Bulluck at DAL 8. K.Bulluck for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:27) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) A.Del Greco 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — M.Knorr kicks onside 12 yards from DAL 30 to DAL 42. RECOVERED by DAL-M.Wiley. [WPA +55.1% · EPA -1.83]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) S.McNair pass intended for B.Matthews INTERCEPTED by B.Wortham at DAL -4. Touchback. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -6.54]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) S.McNair pass to D.Mason to DAL 34 for 34 yards (R.McNeil). PENALTY on DAL-R.McNeil, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 34. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +0.00]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) S.McNair pass to F.Wycheck to DAL 47 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DAL-M.Myers at DAL 49. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.61]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 7:48) — (7:48) A.Wright pass intended for J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by D.Walker at TEN -5. Touchback. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) A.Wright sacked at DAL 34 for -9 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at DAL 30. H.Ford for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -8.51]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) S.McNair pass intended for B.Matthews INTERCEPTED by B.Wortham at DAL -4. Touchback. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -6.54]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) A.Wright pass intended for E.Smith INTERCEPTED by K.Bulluck at DAL 8. K.Bulluck for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.9% · EPA -6.13]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) S.McNair pass to F.Wycheck to DAL 47 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DAL-M.Myers at DAL 49. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · DAL 17 · Score 0-6
(8:52) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 14:07 · DAL 11 · Score 0-13
(14:07) E.George left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 14:00 · DAL 2 · Score 0-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 11:57 · TEN 57 · Score 0-20
(11:57) A.Wright sacked at DAL 34 for -9 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at DAL 30. H.Ford for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 11:35 · DAL 2 · Score 0-21
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · TEN 93 · Score 0-27
(5:31) A.Wright pass intended for E.Smith INTERCEPTED by K.Bulluck at DAL 8. K.Bulluck for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · DAL 2 · Score 0-28
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 0:54 · DAL 3 · Score 0-31
(:54) A.Del Greco 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
E. George (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans on 2000-12-25?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-0 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tennessee Titans 24; Final: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tennessee Titans 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:52) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:07) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:31) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans?

Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 19.2% completion, -1.51 EPA per dropback, -39.17 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 68.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tennessee Titans?

E. George (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.39 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (10:40) E.George up the middle to TEN 32 for 2 yards (B.Noble)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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