Commanders 20–38 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 60.5% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.15 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 57.1% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +17.18 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 38–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Aikman
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (10:40) B.Hansen punts 35 yards to DAL 30, Center-D.Turk. D.Sanders for 70 yards, TOUCHDOW…
Game date: 1999-10-24

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 38–20 on 1999-10-24. T. Aikman posted a game-high +17.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	10	10	0	0	20
Dallas Cowboys	10	7	7	14	0	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

DAL 33

+3DAL 18

DAL 44

DAL 65

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
0-6
(11:53) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass lofted left corner of the end zone.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:08XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-10
(2:39) R.Cunningham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
0-16
(14:51) E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
0-17
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:47TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 33
Score
6-17
(8:47) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right flat; broke a tackle around the Dallas 25 and down the right sideline.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:52XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
10-17
(:58) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:46FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
13-17
(10:46) B.Conway 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:26TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
13-23
(10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught right corner of the end zone 5 yards deep.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:41XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-24
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 4:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 44
Score
19-24
(4:32) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on post 5 yards deep in end zone.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
20-24
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
20-30
(15:00) T.Aikman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:50XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-31
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 65
Score
20-37
(10:40) B.Hansen punts 35 yards to DAL 30, Center-D.Turk. D.Sanders for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball middle of the field before heading right sideline.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-38
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.18 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.15 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
4Justin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.96 EPA/play
5R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
6D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7E. Mills · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8J. Ogden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 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. Aikman — DAL · Passing

T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+17.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

T. Aikman's top snap (+3.96 EPA): (15:00) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker pushed ob at WAS 19 for 52 yards (D.Green). Penalty on WAS, Defensive Offside, declined. Penalty on WAS, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): Another player — (10:40) B.Hansen punts 35 yards to DAL 30, Center-D.Turk. D.Sanders for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball middle of the field before heading right sideline.

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.15 total EPA
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +17.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.025	+0.205
Offensive success rate	45.0%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.188	+0.491
Rush EPA/play	+0.072	-0.023
Defensive EPA/play	-0.205	-0.025
Defensive success rate	55.1%	55.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +18.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 11:53)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 14:51)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 8:47)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 10:26)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 4:32)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 10:40)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 2:39)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 0:58)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 10:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass lofted left corner of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:08) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) R.Cunningham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 12 (Q2 8:59) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 33 (Q2 8:47); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 6:52) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) B.Conway 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught right corner of the end zone 5 yards deep.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:41) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 44 (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on post 5 yards deep in end zone.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:16) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Aikman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:50) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 65 (Q4 10:40); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:03) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 75 yards from DAL 30 to WAS -5. B.Mitchell, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.06]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker pushed ob at WAS 19 for 52 yards (D.Green). Penalty on WAS, Defensive Offside, declined. Penalty on WAS, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.96]
Washington Commanders (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on post 5 yards deep in end zone. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.96]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:46) — (14:46) E.Smith left tackle to DAL 14 for -2 yards (D.Smith). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -1.07]
Washington Commanders (Q3 13:14) — (13:14) B.Johnson pass incomplete to I.Fryar. PENALTY on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at WAS 44 - No Play. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) B.Hansen punts 35 yards to DAL 30, Center-D.Turk. D.Sanders for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball middle of the field before heading right sideline. [WPA -4.4% · EPA -5.98]
Washington Commanders (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on post 5 yards deep in end zone. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.96]
Washington Commanders (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right flat; broke a tackle around the Dallas 25 and down the right sideline. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +4.44]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker pushed ob at WAS 19 for 52 yards (D.Green). Penalty on WAS, Defensive Offside, declined. Penalty on WAS, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.96]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 11:53 · WAS 13 · Score 0-6
(11:53) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass lofted left corner of the end zone.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:08 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 2:39 · WAS 15 · Score 0-10
(2:39) R.Cunningham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · WAS 1 · Score 0-16
(14:51) E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:59 · WAS 12 · Score 0-17
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:47 · DAL 33 · Score 6-17
(8:47) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right flat; broke a tackle around the Dallas 25 and down the right sideline.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:52 · DAL 2 · Score 7-17
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:58 · DAL 18 · Score 10-17
(:58) B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:46 · DAL 6 · Score 13-17
(10:46) B.Conway 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 10:26 · WAS 4 · Score 13-23
(10:26) T.Aikman pass to D.LaFleur for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught right corner of the end zone 5 yards deep.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · WAS 2 · Score 13-24
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 4:32 · DAL 44 · Score 19-24
(4:32) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on post 5 yards deep in end zone.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:16 · DAL 2 · Score 20-24
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 20-30
(15:00) T.Aikman right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:50 · WAS 2 · Score 20-31
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · DAL 65 · Score 20-37
(10:40) B.Hansen punts 35 yards to DAL 30, Center-D.Turk. D.Sanders for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball middle of the field before heading right sideline.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · WAS 2 · Score 20-38
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

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. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 1999-10-24?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 38-20 in Week 7, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Dallas Cowboys 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:40) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:39, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 60.5% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.15 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 57.1% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +17.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (15:00) T.Aikman pass to J.Tucker pushed ob at WAS 19 for 52 yards (D.Green). Penalty on WAS, Defensive Offside, declined. Penalty on WAS, Defensive Holding, declined..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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