Game story
In Week 12 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-26, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -6.94 total EPA, and -2.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.24 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Austin — DAL · Receiving
M. Austin posted the highest total EPA (+10.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.09 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Williams (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q1 45:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 46 (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:48) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on bubble screen.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:31) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 20:44); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 20:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant off a naked bootleg.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 56:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:31) — (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to DAL 21 for 11 yards (24-M.Huff). Pass complete on crossing pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 41:15) — (11:15) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin pushed ob at LV 46 for 27 yards (37-C.Johnson) [92-R.Seymour]. Pass complete on crossing pattern.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:31) — (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 56:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Quarterback report card
B.Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.94 total EPA
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.165 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.122 | +0.193 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.137 | +0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -6.70 total EPA, 1 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.
- M. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Romo (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) — Q1 45:44 · LV 18 · Score 0-3
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 40:58 · LV 46 · Score 0-9
(10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 40:48 · LV 2 · Score 0-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 30:38 · LV 9 · Score 0-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on bubble screen. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 30:31 · LV 2 · Score 0-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 20:44 · DAL 4 · Score 6-17
(5:44) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 12-D.Heyward-Bey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD is Heyward-Bey's first career touchdown reception. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 20:37 · DAL 2 · Score 7-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · LV 6 · Score 7-23
(13:18) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant off a naked bootleg. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · LV 2 · Score 7-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-7 in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-26.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 7, Dallas Cowboys 24 (LV 7-24 DAL) in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q2 40:58) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 30:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 20:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 13:18) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 45:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.9% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?
M. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +10.46 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.09 EPA): (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.9%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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