Game story
In Week 13 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-27, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 34–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -1.26 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +16.90 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 T. Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6 M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 7 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8 Roy E.Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+16.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.72 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Owens (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Dallas Cowboys — N. Folk
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- 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 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 80-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 2 yards deep right corner of end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 57:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 49:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 42:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 41:57) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q2 31:35) — (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q3 24:40) — (9:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 17:19) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal 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.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten to SEA 16 for 36 yards (24-D.Grant).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-49-J.Robinson, Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:13) — (11:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch to DAL 46 for 17 yards (26-K.Hamlin). Pass complete on a post pattern.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 23:16) — (8:16) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA -2. Touchback.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens ran ob at SEA 19 for 33 yards. Penalty on SEA-26-J.Wilson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:12) — (13:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 84-B.Engram ran ob at DAL 38 for 22 yards (32-O.Scandrick).
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +20.4% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.244 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.457 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.372 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +19.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 3 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. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- T. Romo (DAL) 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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 57:44 · SEA 16 · Score 0-6
(12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 80-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 2 yards deep right corner of end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 57:36 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 49:53 · SEA 2 · Score 0-13
(4:53) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 49:50 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 46:02 · DAL 26 · Score 3-14
(1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 42:03 · SEA 7 · Score 3-20
(12:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 41:57 · SEA 2 · Score 3-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 37:38 · SEA 23 · Score 3-24
(7:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 31:35 · DAL 20 · Score 6-24
(1:35) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 24:40 · DAL 7 · Score 9-24
(9:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · SEA 19 · Score 9-30
(2:24) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 17:19 · SEA 2 · Score 9-31
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · SEA 24 · Score 9-34
(8:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-9 in Week 13, 2008 on 2008-11-27.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 9, Dallas Cowboys 34 (SEA 9-34 DAL) in Week 13, 2008 on 2008-11-27.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 9, Dallas Cowboys 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass) (Q1 57:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 49:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 42:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 17:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 46:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 37:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 31:35, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 24:40, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 8:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 46.8% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +20.4% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.90 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +16.90 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.72 EPA): (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.8%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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