Game story
In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 22–19 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +11.90 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-63.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:06) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-T.Vincent), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 26. 21-S.Taylor to DAL 44 for 30 yards (82-J.Witten). PE
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Washington Commanders | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.90 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 T. Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3 M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.07 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5 P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 J. Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 7 T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 8 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 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 (+11.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.74 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (:06) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-T.Vincent), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 26. 21-S.Taylor to DAL 44 for 30 yards (82-J.Witten). PENALTY on DAL-63-K.Ko
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Owens (T. Romo pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — N. Novak
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt
- Washington Commanders — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 5–0. Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 21-J.Jones left end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-L.Marshall).; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) 3-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 12–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Glenn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 38 (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) 26-C.Portis left end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 32:23) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 25:22); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 25:17) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 18 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 14:05) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 3-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-T.Vincent), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 26. 21-S.Taylor to DAL 44 for 30 yards (82-J.Witten). PE
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten to WAS 17 for 28 yards (40-A.Archuleta).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-N.Novak 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass short middle to 83-J.Thrash to DAL 35 for 17 yards (31-R.Williams).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 3-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-T.Vincent), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 26. 21-S.Taylor to DAL 44 for 30 yards (82-J.Witten). PE
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 35, RECOVERED by DAL-50-A.Ayodele at DAL 40. 50-A.Ayodele to DAL 40 for no gain (83-J.Thrash).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) 26-C.Portis left end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 28:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton to WAS 19 for 48 yards (24-S.Springs).
Quarterback report card
T.Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.90 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.270 | +0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.309 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys +0.03, Washington Commanders +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +2.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +2.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q1 51:34 · WAS 99 · Score 0-2
(6:34) 21-J.Jones left end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-L.Marshall). - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 49:28 · DAL 10 · Score 0-5
(4:28) 3-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 43:01 · WAS 10 · Score 6-5
(13:01) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Glenn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 33:32 · WAS 15 · Score 9-5
(3:32) 13-M.Vanderjagt 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:30 · DAL 38 · Score 9-11
(2:30) 26-C.Portis left end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:23 · DAL 2 · Score 9-12
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · WAS 12 · Score 12-12
(:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 25:22 · WAS 4 · Score 18-12
(10:22) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-T.Owens for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 25:17 · WAS 2 · Score 19-12
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · DAL 18 · Score 19-18
(14:12) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · DAL 2 · Score 19-19
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · DAL 29 · Score 19-22
(:00) 3-N.Novak 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 19, Washington Commanders 22 (DAL 19-22 WAS) in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 5; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 12, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 19, Washington Commanders 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass) (Q2 43:01) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 32:30) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 25:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 14:12) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Novak (Q1 49:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 33:32, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.90 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +8.07 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +11.90 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.74 EPA): (:06) 13-M.Vanderjagt 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-T.Vincent), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 26. 21-S.Taylor to DAL 44 for 30 yar. The biggest win-probability swing was -63.7%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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