Game story
In Week 2 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-09-17, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–10 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.
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +9.34 total EPA, and -11.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: 4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO for a TD was Green Bay's Robert Brooks,
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.34 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4 A. Fasano · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 7 M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
- 8 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Bledsoe — DAL · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+9.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.61 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: 4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO for a TD was Green Bay's Robert Brooks, for 95 yds. on Oct.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt
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 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 47:39) — (2:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle 4 yards deep in end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 47:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q2 44:25) — (14:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 38:41) — (8:41) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 38:38) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q2 38:38); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 38:25) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass deep right to 83-T.Glenn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep flat route.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:53) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 38:38) — 4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO for a TD was Green Bay's Robert Brooks,
- Washington Commanders (Q3 17:19) — (2:19) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 1. 31-R.Williams ran ob at DAL 1 for no gain. Lofted toward left corner of the end zone.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass deep right to 83-T.Glenn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep flat route.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 42 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor). FUMBLES (21-S.Taylor), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at DAL 45. 53-M.Washington ran ob at DAL 39 for 6 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass short middle to 24-M.Barber pushed ob at WAS 40 for 26 yards (40-A.Archuleta). Pass caught middle before turned upfield to right sideline.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 38:38) — 4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO for a TD was Green Bay's Robert Brooks,
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 42 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor). FUMBLES (21-S.Taylor), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at DAL 45. 53-M.Washington ran ob at DAL 39 for 6 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass deep right to 83-T.Glenn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep flat route.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 8-M.Brunell sacked at DAL 35 for -13 yards (90-J.Ratliff).
Quarterback report card
D.Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -11.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.34 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -11.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.3% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | +0.212 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.199 | -0.249 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 61.7% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +6.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -9.83 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.
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Bledsoe (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Brunell (WAS) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:59 · WAS 8 · Score 0-3
(7:59) (Field Goal formation) 13-M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 47:39 · WAS 4 · Score 0-9
(2:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle 4 yards deep in end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 47:33 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 44:25 · DAL 21 · Score 3-10
(14:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 38:41 · WAS 1 · Score 3-16
(8:41) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 38:38 · WAS 2 · Score 3-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 38:38 · DAL 30 · Score 9-17
4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 38:25 · DAL 2 · Score 10-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 40 · Score 10-23
(15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass deep right to 83-T.Glenn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep flat route. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · WAS 2 · Score 10-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 7:48 · WAS 31 · Score 10-27
(7:48) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 27-10 in Week 2, 2006 on 2006-09-17.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 27 (WAS 10-27 DAL) in Week 2, 2006 on 2006-09-17.
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; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q1 47:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 38:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q2 38:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 52:59, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 44:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 7:48, 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?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 43.2% completion, -11.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.34 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 43.9% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -11.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +9.34 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.61 EPA): 4-S.Suisham kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return middle of the field. The last Cowboys opponent to return a KO for a TD was Green B. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.3%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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