Game story
In Week 13 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-07, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 19–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +0.05 total EPA, and +6.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+34.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for n
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 5 L. Whitehead · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6 M. Cassel · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hanna · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — WAS · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.78 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at DAL 41. 54-M.Foster to DAL 41 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). The Replay Official reviewed the f
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. McFadden
- Washington Commanders — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 36:36) — (6:36) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q3 18:39) — (3:39) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 28 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 5-D.Bailey 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 20-D.McFadden right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:14) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 28 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:44) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 36 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for n
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to WAS 3 for 42 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 28:50) — (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at DAL 41. 54-M.Foster to DAL 41 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). The Replay Off
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for n
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 57:46) — (12:46) 20-D.McFadden right guard to DAL 38 for 4 yards (38-D.Goldson). FUMBLES (38-D.Goldson), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at DAL 38.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 16-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 15-D.Street to WAS 39 for 18 yards (54-M.Foster). FUMBLES (54-M.Foster), RECOVERED by WAS-41-W.Blackmon at WAS 37. 41-W.Blackmon to WAS 37 for no gain (15-D.Str
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA
- M.Cassel (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -8.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.4% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.491 | -0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 46.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -1.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -7.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys 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. Jackson (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Cassel (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 36:36 · WAS 20 · Score 3-0
(6:36) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · DAL 26 · Score 3-3
(:02) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:37 · DAL 18 · Score 3-6
(10:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 18:39 · WAS 16 · Score 6-6
(3:39) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · DAL 28 · Score 6-9
(14:19) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 4:25 · WAS 2 · Score 9-9
(4:25) 5-D.Bailey 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · WAS 6 · Score 15-9
(1:19) 20-D.McFadden right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · WAS 15 · Score 16-9
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · DAL 28 · Score 16-15
(:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:44 · DAL 15 · Score 16-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:14 · WAS 36 · Score 19-16
(:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 19-16 in Week 13, 2015 on 2015-12-07.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 19, Washington Commanders 16 (DAL 19-16 WAS) in Week 13, 2015 on 2015-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 13, Washington Commanders 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 19, Washington Commanders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 1:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:49) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 36:36, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 25:37, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 18:39, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 4:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:14, 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?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 55.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys), 47.1% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
D. Jackson (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +6.64 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.78 EPA): (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at DAL 41. 54-M.Foster to DAL 41 for no gain (72-T.Freder. The biggest win-probability swing was +34.4%.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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