Game story
In Week 11 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-22, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 7–6 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +4.36 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3 M. Kelly · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 4 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 5 P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 F. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7 D. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Campbell — WAS · Passing
J. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+4.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS-23-D.Hall was injur
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 (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 40:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q3 15:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:41) — 6-N.Folk 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Thomas (41-T.Newman). Pass incomplete at the Dallas 35 right side of the field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 53:07) — (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 53:07) — (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 18:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-M.Kelly pushed ob at DAL 19 for 36 yards (20-A.Ball). Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.8% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.137 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 63.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.14, Dallas Cowboys -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -11.28 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -10.42 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 40:28 · DAL 27 · Score 3-0
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 15:46 · DAL 13 · Score 6-0
(:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:50 · WAS 10 · Score 6-6
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:41 · WAS 2 · Score 6-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 7-6 in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 7 (WAS 6-7 DAL) in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 2:50) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 40:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 15:46, 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?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 48.4% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.36 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 y. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.7%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 7-6 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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