Commanders 20–17 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2014

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

C. McCoy (Washington Commanders), 67.6% completion, +19.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.88 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.58 total passing EPA.

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

D. Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.77 EPA): (12:08) 16-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to DAL 38 for 49 yards (26-S.Moore). Pass complete on a post pattern..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 20–17 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Drake Jackson
Top passer: Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play: (1:31) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 27-J.W…
Game date: 2014-10-27

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 20–17 on 2014-10-27, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 7–3 halftime lead. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +8.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	7	7	3	20
Dallas Cowboys	0	7	3	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3DAL 26

WAS 25

+3DAL 22

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:52FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 26
Score
3-0
(9:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:52TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
3-6
(4:52) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:45XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:56TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
9-7
(9:56) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:51XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
10-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:07FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
10-10
(4:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:44TD
Colt McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
16-10
(13:44) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-32-O.Scandrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Quarterback draw.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:38XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on DAL-92-J.Mincey, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:36TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 25
Score
17-16
(9:36) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:27XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Justin Durant of Dallas has an arm injury and will not return to the game.
WASWashington Commanders
OT 9:48FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
20-17
(9:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
2Colt McCoy · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.88 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.88 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
5B. Weeden · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7Dareke Young · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
8P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 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

Drake Jackson — WAS · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+8.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+3.77 EPA): (12:08) 16-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to DAL 38 for 49 yards (26-S.Moore). Pass complete on a post pattern.

Biggest single play (-4.60 EPA): Colt McCoy — (1:31) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Wilcox at DAL 0. Touchback. Pass was intercepted deep left corner of the end zone. The Replay Official challeng

Quarterback report card

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

Colt McCoy (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +19.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.88 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.043	-0.023
Offensive success rate	43.5%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.132	-0.043
Rush EPA/play	+0.034	-0.013
Defensive EPA/play	+0.023	-0.043
Defensive success rate	52.6%	56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -1.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +3.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 4:52)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q3 9:56)
Washington Commanders — Colt McCoy (Q4 13:44)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 9:36)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q1 9:52)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 4:07)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (OT 9:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 4:45) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:51) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 13:44); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:38); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:27).

Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (OT 9:48) — (9:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (OT 9:48) — (9:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -43.1% · EPA +0.59]
Dallas Cowboys (OT 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short right to 88-D.Bryant (26-B.Breeland). Pass knocked away on a corner route. at the Dallas 40. [WPA -33.0% · EPA +0.63]
Washington Commanders (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-32-O.Scandrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Quarterback draw. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +2.89]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +2.64]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) 16-C.McCoy pass short right to 36-D.Young to DAL 37 for 12 yards (42-B.Church). [WPA +17.3% · EPA +2.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Wilcox at DAL 0. Touchback. Pass was intercepted deep left corner of the end zone. The Replay Official challeng [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.60]
Washington Commanders (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 16-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to DAL 38 for 49 yards (26-S.Moore). Pass complete on a post pattern. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.77]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 21-J.Randle left end to DAL 21 for 12 yards (31-B.Meriweather). FUMBLES (31-B.Meriweather), RECOVERED by WAS-93-T.Murphy at DAL 25. 93-T.Murphy to DAL 25 for no gain (21-J.Randle). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.50]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 29-D.Murray to WAS 8 for 36 yards (26-B.Breeland). FUMBLES (26-B.Breeland), RECOVERED by WAS-31-B.Meriweather at WAS 10. 31-B.Meriweather to WAS 10 for no gain (83 [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:52 · DAL 26 · Score 3-0
(9:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · WAS 5 · Score 3-6
(4:52) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:56 · DAL 5 · Score 9-7
(9:56) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:51 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 4:07 · WAS 3 · Score 10-10
(4:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · DAL 7 · Score 16-10
(13:44) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-32-O.Scandrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Quarterback draw.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · DAL 2 · Score 17-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on DAL-92-J.Mincey, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · WAS 25 · Score 17-16
(9:36) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:27 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Justin Durant of Dallas has an arm injury and will not return to the game.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — OT 9:48 · DAL 22 · Score 20-17
(9:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Colt McCoy (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2014-10-27?

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 in Week 8, 2014.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q5: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Dallas Cowboys 17.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 4:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 9:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. McCoy (Q4 13:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 9:36) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 9:52, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 4:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (OT 9:48, 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?

Colt McCoy (Washington Commanders), 67.6% completion, +19.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.88 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.58 total passing EPA.

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

Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.77 EPA): (12:08) 16-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to DAL 38 for 49 yards (26-S.Moore). Pass complete on a post pattern..

Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

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