Game story
In Week 6 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-13, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 31–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -2.34 total EPA, and -16.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Reed (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The pe
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3 D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5 C. Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 D. Young · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Reed — WAS · Receiving
J. Reed posted the highest total EPA (+4.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.26 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The penalty was on the Was
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Harris
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Randle
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
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 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 53:52) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 2 (Q1 46:42) — (1:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 65 (Q2 32:45); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 32:26) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q3 25:08) — (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 24:12); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 24:03) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 45 (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-95-C.Rayford, Defensive Offside, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 7 (Q3 18:43) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-63-W.Montgomery, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 21-J.Randle left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:49) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The pe
- Washington Commanders (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-95-C.Rayford, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 25:03) — 2-K.Forbath kicks 70 yards from WAS 35 to DAL -5. 17-D.Harris to WAS 15 for 90 yards (30-E.Biggers). Return outside the yardline markers.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Jackson (26-J.Wilson) at WAS 33. 50-R.Jackson to WAS 37 for 4 yards (21-J.Randle). Pass tipped by Wilson at line of scrimmage.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 27:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin scrambles up the middle to DAL 38 for 26 yards (42-B.Church). PENALTY on DAL-42-B.Church, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 38.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The pe
- Washington Commanders (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 4 for -7 yards (51-K.Wilber). FUMBLES (51-K.Wilber) [51-K.Wilber], RECOVERED by DAL-51-K.Wilber at WAS 4. 51-K.Wilber to WAS 3 for 1 yard (10-R.Griffin).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 32-O.Scandrick at DAL -9. Touchback.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Jackson (26-J.Wilson) at WAS 33. 50-R.Jackson to WAS 37 for 4 yards (21-J.Randle). Pass tipped by Wilson at line of scrimmage.
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -16.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.34 total EPA
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.049 | -0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.022 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 59.4% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +3.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -10.97 total EPA, 5 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.
- J. Reed (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 53:57 · WAS 4 · Score 0-6
(8:57) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 53:52 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 46:42 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
(1:42) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 32:45 · DAL 65 · Score 3-13
(2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 32:26 · WAS 2 · Score 3-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 6-14
END QUARTER 2 - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:08 · DAL 15 · Score 9-14
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 24:12 · WAS 15 · Score 9-20
(9:12) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-P.Riley]. Pass caught after Romo escapes pressure and ball caught back c - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 24:03 · WAS 2 · Score 9-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:53 · DAL 45 · Score 15-21
(3:53) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-95-C.Rayford, Defensive Offside, declined. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 18:43 · DAL 7 · Score 16-21
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-63-W.Montgomery, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 10:40 · WAS 12 · Score 16-24
(10:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · WAS 1 · Score 16-30
(8:56) 21-J.Randle left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · WAS 2 · Score 16-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 31-16 in Week 6, 2013 on 2013-10-13.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Washington Commanders 16, Dallas Cowboys 31 (WAS 16-31 DAL) in Week 6, 2013 on 2013-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Washington Commanders 16, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q1 53:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Harris (Q2 32:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 24:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 18:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Randle (Q4 8:56) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 46:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 25:08, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 10:40, 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?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 39.6% completion, -16.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.34 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 52.9% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Reed (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.03 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.26 EPA): (2:45) (Punt formation) 6-S.Rocca punts 51 yards to DAL 14, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 17-D.Harris for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced b. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.8%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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