Cowboys 33–19 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 59.1% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.55 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.05 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

J. Crowder (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (8:06) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 4 for 41 yards (38-J.Heath)..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 33–19 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 14–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jamison Crowder
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (3:19) 6-N.Rose 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-T.Crawford), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holde…
Game date: 2017-10-29

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 33–19 on 2017-10-29. Jamison Crowder posted a game-high +4.28 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	7	9	10	0	33
Washington Commanders	10	3	0	6	0	19

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 20

DAL 1

+1DAL 15

+3DAL 23

WAS 1

+3WAS 30

+3WAS 9

DAL 1

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 13:17FG
NRN. Rose
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
0-3
(13:17) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:37TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
6-3
(10:37) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:32XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:39TD
RKR. Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
7-9
(6:39) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-84-N.Paul was injured during the play. He is Out. 84 - was being evaluated for a possible concussion
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:36XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-10
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:09FG
NRN. Rose
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 23
Score
7-13
(10:09) 6-N.Rose 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:24TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
13-13
(2:24) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:20XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:44FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
17-13
(8:44) 2-M.Nugent 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:29FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
20-13
(6:29) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:42FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
23-13
(:42) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:47FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
26-13
(8:47) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:39TD
JDJ. Doctson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
26-19
(4:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Doctson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence]. WAS-69-T.Clemmings was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:30TD
Broderick Jones
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 84
Score
32-19
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 25-C.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Jones (95-D.Irving) at WAS 21. 31-B.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:21XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
33-19
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2R. Switzer · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
3Richie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5Geoff Swaim · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
6Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 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

Jamison Crowder — WAS · Receiving

Jamison Crowder posted the highest total EPA (+4.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Jamison Crowder's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (8:06) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 4 for 41 yards (38-J.Heath).

Biggest single play (-8.72 EPA): N. Rose — (3:19) 6-N.Rose 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-T.Crawford), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way, RECOVERED by DAL-32-O.Scandrick at DAL 10. 32-O.Scandrick to WAS 4 for 86 yards (76-M.Moses). PENAL

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.55 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.030	-0.289
Offensive success rate	43.0%	32.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.002	-0.058
Rush EPA/play	+0.008	-0.220
Defensive EPA/play	+0.289	+0.030
Defensive success rate	67.9%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.29 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -2.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -22.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q1 10:37)
Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q1 6:39)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q2 2:24)
Washington Commanders — J. Doctson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 4:39)
Dallas Cowboys — Broderick Jones (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — N. Rose (Q1 13:17)
Washington Commanders — N. Rose (Q2 10:09)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Nugent (Q3 8:44)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Nugent (Q3 6:29)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Nugent (Q3 0:42)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Nugent (Q4 8:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q1 13:17) — (13:17) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 10:32) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 6:39); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 6:36) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 6-N.Rose 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 2:20) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 9–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 2-M.Nugent 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 4:39); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 84 (Q4 0:30); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 0:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 6-N.Rose 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-T.Crawford), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way, RECOVERED by DAL-32-O.Scandrick at DAL 10. 32-O.Scandrick to WAS 4 for 86 yards (76-M.Moses). PENAL [WPA -19.4% · EPA -8.72]
Washington Commanders (Q3 8:39) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to WAS 6. 25-C.Thompson to WAS 24 for 18 yards (41-K.Smith). FUMBLES (41-K.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-23-B.Benwikere at WAS 26. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.56]
Washington Commanders (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 42 for -8 yards (98-T.Crawford). FUMBLES (98-T.Crawford) [98-T.Crawford], RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at WAS 45. 90-D.Lawrence to WAS 45 for no gain (73- [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.57]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 4 for 41 yards (38-J.Heath). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.12]
Washington Commanders (Q3 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 14-R.Grant pushed ob at WAS 49 for 25 yards (38-J.Heath). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 6-N.Rose 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-T.Crawford), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way, RECOVERED by DAL-32-O.Scandrick at DAL 10. 32-O.Scandrick to WAS 4 for 86 yards (76-M.Moses). PENAL [WPA -19.4% · EPA -8.72]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 25-C.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Jones (95-D.Irving) at WAS 21. 31-B.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.4% · EPA -6.99]
Washington Commanders (Q3 8:39) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to WAS 6. 25-C.Thompson to WAS 24 for 18 yards (41-K.Smith). FUMBLES (41-K.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-23-B.Benwikere at WAS 26. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -5.56]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 29 for 4 yards (98-M.Ioannidis). FUMBLES (98-M.Ioannidis), RECOVERED by WAS-24-J.Norman at DAL 29. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 13:17 · DAL 20 · Score 0-3
(13:17) 6-N.Rose 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:37 · WAS 13 · Score 6-3
(10:37) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:32 · WAS 15 · Score 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · DAL 1 · Score 7-9
(6:39) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-84-N.Paul was injured during the play. He is Out. 84 - was being evaluated for a possible concussion
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 6:36 · DAL 15 · Score 7-10
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:09 · DAL 23 · Score 7-13
(10:09) 6-N.Rose 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 2:24 · WAS 1 · Score 13-13
(2:24) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · WAS 15 · Score 14-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 8:44 · WAS 18 · Score 17-13
(8:44) 2-M.Nugent 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 6:29 · WAS 30 · Score 20-13
(6:29) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 0:42 · WAS 9 · Score 23-13
(:42) 2-M.Nugent 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:47 · WAS 19 · Score 26-13
(8:47) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · DAL 1 · Score 26-19
(4:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Doctson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence]. WAS-69-T.Clemmings was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · DAL 84 · Score 32-19
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 25-C.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Jones (95-D.Irving) at WAS 21. 31-B.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · WAS 15 · Score 33-19
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Key takeaways

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

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jamison Crowder (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2017-10-29?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 33-19 in Week 8, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 9, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 33, Washington Commanders 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q1 10:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q1 6:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 2:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Doctson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 4:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Jones (Q4 0:30) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Rose (Q1 13:17, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Rose (Q2 10:09, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 8:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 6:29, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 0:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 8:47, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 59.1% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.55 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Jamison Crowder (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (8:06) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 4 for 41 yards (38-J.Heath)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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