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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2005 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2005 Week 12 Recap

Broncos defeat Cowboys 24–21 in Week 12

J.Witten led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 24–21 Week 12 finish.

Denver Broncos 24 9–2 Winner
Final 24–21
Dallas Cowboys 21 7–4
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
24–21
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Witten
Game date
November 24, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • J.Putzier 4 REC · 69 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 5 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Dayne 8 CAR · 98 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • J.Witten 9 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 6 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 4 REC · 56 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 24–21 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Witten
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play
(8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. …
Game date
2005-11-24

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 24–21 on 2005-11-24. J. Witten posted a game-high +10.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Denver Broncos7770324
Dallas Cowboys7707021

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:21TD
    CBC. Bailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 40
    Score
    6-0

    (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:10XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-0

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 3:50TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 14
    Score
    7-6

    (3:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pump fake right sideline before throwing right corner of the end zone. The TD is Keyshawn Johnson's 60th career TD reception.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 3:46XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 14:24TD
    Ryan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 20
    Score
    13-7

    (14:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 14:17XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    14-7

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 2:53TD
    DBD. Bledsoe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    14-13

    (2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak. It is the second rushing TD for Beldsoe this season and the 8th rushing TD of his career.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 2:53XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:52TD
    RDR. Dayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 16
    Score
    20-14

    (5:52) 33-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:47XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    21-14

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 13:40TD
    JWJ. Witten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    21-20

    (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 13:36XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    21-21

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    OT 13:39FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    24-21

    (13:39) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  4. 4Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Dayne · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Price · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 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

J. Witten — DAL · Receiving

J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+10.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.

J. Witten's top snap (+2.62 EPA): (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.40 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.39 total EPA
  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play+0.030-0.035
Offensive success rate46.4%44.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.118-0.049
Rush EPA/play+0.084-0.052
Defensive EPA/play+0.035-0.030
Defensive success rate55.1%53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -3.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +2.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — C. Bailey (Q1 8:21)
  • Kisean JohnsonDallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q1 3:50)
  • Ryan SmithDenver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 14:24)
  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bledsoe (Q2 2:53)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Dayne (Q3 5:52)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 13:40)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (OT 13:39)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 40 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:10) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q1 3:50); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:46) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 2:53); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 2:53) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) 33-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:47) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:36) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (OT 13:39) — (13:39) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (OT 14:16) — (14:16) 33-R.Dayne left end to DAL 6 for 55 yards (41-T.Newman). [WPA +41.6% · EPA +1.74]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.7% · EPA -10.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +2.62]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson to DEN 5 for 3 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), RECOVERED by DAL-41-T.Newman at DEN 10. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -3.38]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak. It is the second rushing TD for Beldsoe this season and the 8th rushing TD of his career. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +2.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.7% · EPA -10.40]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.72]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-J.Plummer pass to 38-M.Anderson to DEN 5 for 3 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), RECOVERED by DAL-41-T.Newman at DEN 10. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -3.38]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) 3-B.Cundiff 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:21 · DEN 40 · Score 6-0
    (8:21) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 86-D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 35. 24-C.Bailey for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:10 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:50 · DEN 14 · Score 7-6
    (3:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pump fake right sideline before throwing right corner of the end zone. The TD is Keyshawn Johnson's 60th career TD reception.
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:46 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · DAL 20 · Score 13-7
    (14:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:17 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · DEN 1 · Score 14-13
    (2:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak. It is the second rushing TD for Beldsoe this season and the 8th rushing TD of his career.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 2:53 · DEN 2 · Score 14-14
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:52 · DAL 16 · Score 20-14
    (5:52) 33-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · DAL 2 · Score 21-14
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · DEN 4 · Score 21-20
    (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 13:36 · DEN 2 · Score 21-21
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  13. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 13:39 · DAL 6 · Score 24-21
    (13:39) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

Key takeaways

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

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys on 2005-11-24?

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in Week 12, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q5: Denver Broncos 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Dallas Cowboys 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Bailey (Q1 8:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q1 3:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 14:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bledsoe (Q2 2:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Dayne (Q3 5:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 13:40) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (OT 13:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 59.2% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.39 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 51.7% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.62 EPA): (13:40) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

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