Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 38–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 0–24 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to DAL 11 for 16 yards (55-R.M…
- Game date
- 2014-09-28
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 38–17 on 2014-09-28. T. Romo posted a game-high +15.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(7:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of end zone in heavy traffic.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(5:43) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. 29 field goals in a row by Bailey, a Cowboys' record.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(6:53) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(13:43) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action and roll right.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. Bruce Carter of Dallas has quad injury and will not return.
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:57TD Tyleik WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 0-6
(7:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of end zone in heavy traffic.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NO 33
- Score
- 0-10
(5:43) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. 29 field goals in a row by Bailey, a Cowboys' record.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:09TD DMD. MurrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-16
(4:09) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:24TD Tyleik WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 23
- Score
- 0-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:14FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 3-24
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:53TD DMD. MurrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 28
- Score
- 3-30
(6:53) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:43TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 9-31
(13:43) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action and roll right.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:35XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-31
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. Bruce Carter of Dallas has quad injury and will not return.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 16-31
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:49XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-31
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:40TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 17-37
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-38
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +15.55 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.41 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 5D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 7D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 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
T. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+15.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.90 EPA): D. Brees — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to DAL 11 for 16 yards (55-R.McClain). FUMBLES (55-R.McClain), RECOVERED by DAL-27-J.Wilcox at DAL 10. 27-J.Wilcox to DAL 21 for 11 yards (8
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +15.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | +0.210 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.486 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.109 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.210 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +17.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray
- New Orleans Saints — Julian Hill (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New Orleans Saints — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 7:57) — (7:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of end zone in heavy traffic.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 7:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q2 5:43); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:03) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 23 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:19) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 28 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:42) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action and roll right.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:35) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. Bruce Carter of Dallas has quad injury and will not return.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 9:49) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:34) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-R.Meachem INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Durant (54-B.Carter) at NO 40. 52-J.Durant to NO 39 for 1 yard (17-R.Meachem). Interception after ball was tip
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:27) — (14:27) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams to DAL 36 for 15 yards (24-C.White).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 82-J.Witten to NO 24 for 9 yards (32-K.Vaccaro). Pass complete on a 'crossing pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten to NO 41 for 16 yards (32-K.Vaccaro). Penalty on NO-31-J.Byrd, Illegal Contact, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to DAL 11 for 16 yards (55-R.McClain). FUMBLES (55-R.McClain), RECOVERED by DAL-27-J.Wilcox at DAL 10. 27-J.Wilcox to DAL 21 for 11 yards (8
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right intended for 17-R.Meachem INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Durant (54-B.Carter) at NO 40. 52-J.Durant to NO 39 for 1 yard (17-R.Meachem). Interception after ball was tip
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) (Shotgun) 29-K.Robinson right end to DAL 12 for 62 yards (39-B.Carr). DAL-54-B.Carter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:57 · NO 6 · Score 0-6
(7:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of end zone in heavy traffic. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:50 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:43 · NO 33 · Score 0-10
(5:43) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. 29 field goals in a row by Bailey, a Cowboys' record. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · NO 15 · Score 0-16
(4:09) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 4:03 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · NO 23 · Score 0-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Williams for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · NO 2 · Score 0-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 11:14 · DAL 12 · Score 3-24
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · NO 28 · Score 3-30
(6:53) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:42 · NO 2 · Score 3-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · DAL 12 · Score 9-31
(13:43) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action and roll right. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · DAL 2 · Score 10-31
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. Bruce Carter of Dallas has quad injury and will not return. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:56 · DAL 13 · Score 16-31
(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:49 · DAL 2 · Score 17-31
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · NO 18 · Score 17-37
(3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · NO 2 · Score 17-38
5-D.Bailey 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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys on 2014-09-28?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 38-17 in Week 4, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Dallas Cowboys 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q1 7:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q2 4:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 6:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q4 13:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:56) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 3:40) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 5:43, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q3 11:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 68.8% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +15.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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