Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2010 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-12, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +4.06 total EPA, and +8.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+34.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (11:43) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 19 sideline before cutting back toward the middle. PENALTY on PHI-10-D.Jackson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforce

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
2. 2 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +7.61 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +3.61 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Herremans · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Vick (Q1 56:52)
• Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 50:37)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Herremans (M. Vick pass) (Q2 35:54)
• Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones (Q3 22:49)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q4 11:43)
• Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 4:28)

Field goals

• Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q2 30:13)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q3 25:22)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 20:11)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 14:02)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 8:19)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 56:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 56:47) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Crossing pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 50:33) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 35:54) — (5:54) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 79-T.Herremans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 35:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 32 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q3 25:22) — (10:22) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q3 22:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 28-F.Jones right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 22:44) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 91 (Q4 11:43); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:24) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:22) — 18-D.Buehler 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.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 19 sideline before cutting back toward the middle. PENALTY on PHI-10-D.Jackson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforce [WPA +34.6% · EPA +7.19]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 56-B.James at PHI 48. 56-B.James to PHI 37 for 11 yards (65-K.Dunlap). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -5.61]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:53) — (14:53) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to DAL 13 for 60 yards (20-A.Ball). Pass complete on fly pattern after Vick roll out. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.19]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 25-L.McCoy up the middle pushed ob at DAL 21 for 56 yards (21-M.Jenkins). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +4.06]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 81-J.Avant to DAL 42 for 13 yards (41-T.Newman). Pass complete on slant. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.03]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 19 sideline before cutting back toward the middle. PENALTY on PHI-10-D.Jackson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforce [WPA +34.6% · EPA +7.19]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 56-B.James at PHI 48. 56-B.James to PHI 37 for 11 yards (65-K.Dunlap). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -5.61]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 3-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Patterson at DAL 33. 23-D.Patterson ran ob at DAL 33 for no gain. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.67]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:53) — (14:53) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to DAL 13 for 60 yards (20-A.Ball). Pass complete on fly pattern after Vick roll out. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.19]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.06 total EPA
• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +3.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +10.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Kitna (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• M. Vick (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 56:52 · DAL 1 · Score 6-0
   (11:52) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 56:47 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 50:37 · PHI 1 · Score 7-6
   (5:37) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Crossing pattern.
4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 50:33 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
   18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 35:54 · DAL 2 · Score 13-7
   (5:54) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 79-T.Herremans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 35:49 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
7. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · PHI 32 · Score 14-10
   (:13) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
8. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 25:22 · PHI 25 · Score 14-13
   (10:22) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 22:49 · PHI 3 · Score 14-19
   (7:49) (Shotgun) 28-F.Jones right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 22:44 · PHI 2 · Score 14-20
    18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 20:11 · DAL 21 · Score 17-20
    (5:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 14:02 · DAL 32 · Score 20-20
    (14:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · DAL 91 · Score 26-20
    (11:43) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 19 sideline before cutting back toward the middle. PENALTY on PHI-1
14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · DAL 2 · Score 27-20
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
15. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 8:19 · DAL 11 · Score 30-20
    (8:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
16. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · PHI 22 · Score 30-26
    (4:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant.
17. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:22 · PHI 2 · Score 30-27
    18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.