Game story
In Week 12 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-22, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 34–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +0.49 total EPA, and +10.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (10:07) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at NYJ 0. 25-K.Rhodes to NYJ 22 for 22 yards (80-A.Fasano).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
- 4 M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7 S. Hurd · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 J. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Owens — DAL · Receiving
T. Owens posted the highest total EPA (+6.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.11 EPA) came from New York Jets: (6:27) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at 50. 41-T.Newman for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Newman
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Owens (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- Dallas Cowboys — N. Folk
- 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 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q1 55:20) — (10:20) 24-M.Barber left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 55:16) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 25 (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 42:09) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 54 (Q2 36:27); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 36:18) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q4 6:18); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at NYJ 0. 25-K.Rhodes to NYJ 22 for 22 yards (80-A.Fasano).
- New York Jets (Q1 55:16) — 6-N.Folk kicks 55 yards from DAL 30 to NYJ 15. 29-L.Washington to NYJ 35 for 20 yards (57-K.Burnett). FUMBLES (57-K.Burnett), RECOVERED by DAL-27-C.Brown at NYJ 35. 27-C.Brown to NYJ 35 for no gain (2
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to NYJ 45 for 17 yards (33-E.Smith). Slant from left end.
- New York Jets (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at 50. 41-T.Newman for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 57:12) — (12:12) 21-J.Jones left tackle to NYJ 20 for 19 yards (24-D.Revis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at 50. 41-T.Newman for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at NYJ 0. 25-K.Rhodes to NYJ 22 for 22 yards (80-A.Fasano).
- New York Jets (Q1 55:16) — 6-N.Folk kicks 55 yards from DAL 30 to NYJ 15. 29-L.Washington to NYJ 35 for 20 yards (57-K.Burnett). FUMBLES (57-K.Burnett), RECOVERED by DAL-27-C.Brown at NYJ 35. 27-C.Brown to NYJ 35 for no gain (2
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T.Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.49 total EPA
- K.Clemens (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -16.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.563 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.368 | +0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.334 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +8.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -23.07 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- K. Clemens (NYJ) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 55:20 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-6
(10:20) 24-M.Barber left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 55:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 42:15 · NYJ 25 · Score 0-13
(12:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 42:09 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:27 · DAL 54 · Score 0-20
(6:27) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at 50. 41-T.Newman for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 36:18 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:43 · DAL 22 · Score 3-21
(:43) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 20:35 · NYJ 27 · Score 3-24
(5:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:28 · NYJ 9 · Score 3-27
(11:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:18 · NYJ 22 · Score 3-33
(6:18) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD pass is Romo's 29th of the season, tying Danny White (1983) for club record. The TD - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-34
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 34-3 in Week 12, 2007 on 2007-11-22.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was New York Jets 3, Dallas Cowboys 34 (NYJ 3-34 DAL) in Week 12, 2007 on 2007-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: New York Jets 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New York Jets 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: New York Jets 3, Dallas Cowboys 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 55:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 42:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Newman (Q2 36:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 6:18) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 30:43, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q3 20:35, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 63.6% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.49 total passing EPA. K. Clemens (New York Jets), 40.0% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -16.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +6.24 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.11 EPA): (6:27) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at 50. 41-T.Newman for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.7%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W
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