Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 34–23 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 24–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Kenny Moore II
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep right to 19-R.Ross for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass co…
- Game date
- 2016-01-03
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–23 on 2016-01-03. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +12.73 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 34 | |
| 0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +12.73 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 2
Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +11.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 3

Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 4
Colt McCoy · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 5

Kenny Moore II · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.66 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 6
R. Ross · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 7
P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 8

Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 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
Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+12.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+4.84 EPA): (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jarrett of Washington being evaluated for possible concussion and shoulder injury.
Biggest single play (+7.10 EPA): Colt McCoy — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep right to 19-R.Ross for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a fly pattern.
Quarterback report card
Kenny Moore II led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenny Moore II (Dallas Cowboys) · 53 dropbacks · 62.3% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.66 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 15 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +19.8% CPOE · +0.85 EPA/play · +12.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.211 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.719 | +0.125 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.604 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -0.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +17.09 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Richie Grant (Kirk Cousins pass)
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass)
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Kenny Moore II pass)
Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Kenny Moore II pass)
Washington Commanders — R. Ross (Colt McCoy pass)
Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Kenny Moore II pass)
Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 9:14); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 9:07) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 39 (Q1 4:28); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 4:20) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on the wheel route.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 0:19) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 3:39); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:35); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:21) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 71 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep right to 19-R.Ross for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a fly pattern.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 14:51) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 46-A.Morris up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (27-J.Wilcox, 90-D.Lawrence).; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 4:22); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:18) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 5 for 44 yards (55-R.McClain). Pass complete on a bubble screen.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass deep middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 51-W.Compton at WAS 33. 51-W.Compton to DAL 43 for 24 yards (84-J.Hanna).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jarrett of Washington being evaluated for possible concussion and shoulder injury.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass short left to 80-J.Crowder to DAL 49 for 24 yards (90-D.Lawrence). Screen pass.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore sacked at DAL 38 for -6 yards (92-C.Baker).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep right to 19-R.Ross for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a fly pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 17-K.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 34, RECOVERED by WAS-92-C.Baker at DAL 30. 92-C.Baker to DAL 30 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by WAS-23-D.Hall at DAL 26. 23-D.Hall to DAL 18 for 8 yards (
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 41-W.Blackmon at WAS 0. 41-W.Blackmon to WAS 1 for 1 yard (20-D.McFadden).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jarrett of Washington being evaluated for possible concussion and shoulder injury.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 9:14 · DAL 5 · Score 6-0
(9:14) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-R.Grant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action and roll left. Cousins 16th straight game with a touchdown pass; second longest streak in franchi
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:07 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 4:28 · DAL 39 · Score 13-0
(4:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jarrett of Washington being evaluated for possible concussion and shoulder injury.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:20 · DAL 15 · Score 14-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:24 · DAL 3 · Score 20-0
(:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on the wheel route.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · DAL 15 · Score 21-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:20 · DAL 9 · Score 24-0
(8:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · WAS 4 · Score 24-6
(3:39) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short left to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at WAS 1 for 3 yards (20-J.Johnson). Dallas challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-K
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · WAS 15 · Score 24-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Witten has now caught at least one pass in 119 consecutive games, which is a team record.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · WAS 5 · Score 24-13
(:26) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a skinny post.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · WAS 15 · Score 24-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 3:01 · DAL 15 · Score 27-14
(3:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 71 · Score 33-14
(15:00) (Shotgun) 16-C.McCoy pass deep right to 19-R.Ross for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a fly pattern.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · DAL 15 · Score 34-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 12:27 · DAL 99 · Score 34-16
(12:27) 46-A.Morris up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (27-J.Wilcox, 90-D.Lawrence).
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · WAS 7 · Score 34-22
(4:22) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a curl route six yards deep in the endzone.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:18 · WAS 15 · Score 34-23
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
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.
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kenny Moore II (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2016-01-03?
The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-23 in Week 17, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Washington Commanders 21, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 9; Final: Washington Commanders 34, Dallas Cowboys 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 9:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 4:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 0:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (K. Moore pass) (Q2 3:39) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (K. Moore pass) (Q2 0:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Ross (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (K. Moore pass) (Q4 4:22) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 3:01, 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?
Kenny Moore II (Dallas Cowboys), 62.3% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.66 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 80.0% completion, +19.8% CPOE, +0.85 EPA per dropback, +12.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.84 EPA): (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jarrett of Washington being evaluated for possible concussion and shoulder injury..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L