Game story
In Week 16 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-24, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McGee (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -4.73 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass sh
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.06 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 R. Cooper · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 6 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Maclin — PHI · Receiving
J. Maclin posted the highest total EPA (+9.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.65 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Ava
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Vick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (S. McGee pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q1 56:32) — (11:32) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 56:30) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete back of the end zone on a slant.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:05) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-S.McGee pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on Square Out.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:07) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass sh
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) 23-S.Morris left end to PHI 39 for -9 yards (58-T.Cole). Penalty on DAL-88-D.Bryant, Illegal Shift, declined.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 14-R.Cooper to DAL 26 for 28 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). PHI-14-R.Cooper was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on DAL-93-A.Spencer, Fac
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin to DAL 18 for 18 yards (93-A.Spencer). PHI-18-J.Maclin was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. PENALTY on DAL-93-A.Spencer, Unnecessary
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 7-S.McGee pass deep left to 19-M.Austin ran ob at PHI 39 for 17 yards. Pass complete on a Square Out.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass sh
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete back of the end zone on a slant.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Punt formation) 8-C.Henry punts 6 yards to PHI 31, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 16-J.Holley to PHI 16 for 15 yards (59-B.Rolle). Bruce Carter deflected the punt.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 7-S.McGee pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant to PHI 34 for 9 yards (24-N.Asomugha). Pass complete on a quick slant.
Quarterback report card
S.McGee led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McGee (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.73 total EPA
- M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.049 | -0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.143 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 56:32 · DAL 13 · Score 6-0
(11:32) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 56:30 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · DAL 5 · Score 13-0
(:10) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete back of the end zone on a slant. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · DAL 2 · Score 14-0
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 19:33 · DAL 25 · Score 17-0
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:30 · DAL 33 · Score 20-0
(13:30) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · PHI 4 · Score 20-6
(:12) (Shotgun) 7-S.McGee pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on Square Out. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:07 · PHI 2 · Score 20-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-7 in Week 16, 2011 on 2011-12-24.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 20, Dallas Cowboys 7 (PHI 20-7 DAL) in Week 16, 2011 on 2011-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Dallas Cowboys 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q1 56:32) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 30:10) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (S. McGee pass) (Q4 0:12) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 19:33, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q4 13:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
S. McGee (Dallas Cowboys), 52.2% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.73 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Maclin (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +9.12 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.65 EPA): (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotg. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.6%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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