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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2016 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2016 Week 12 Recap

Cowboys defeat Commanders 31–26 in Week 12

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 26–31 Week 12 finish.

Washington Commanders 26 6–4
Final 26–31
Dallas Cowboys 31 10–1 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
26–31
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–17 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
November 24, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 41/56 · 449 YDS · 3 TD +24.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed 10 REC · 95 YDS · 2 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 4 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 17/27 · 206 YDS · 1 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bryant 5 REC · 72 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Beasley
    Cole Beasley 5 REC · 56 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 31–26 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play
(9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass…
Game date
2016-11-24

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 31–26 on 2016-11-24. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +24.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Washington Commanders06200026
Dallas Cowboys710140031

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 11:15TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    0-6

    (11:15) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 11:09XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:08FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    3-7

    (14:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 8:02FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 28
    Score
    3-10

    (8:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 1:53TD
    Tyleik Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    3-16

    (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 1:45XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    3-17

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:07FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    6-17

    (:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 15:00TD
    Joe Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    12-17

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:44TD
    Dak Prescott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    12-23

    (11:44) 4-D.Prescott right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:49XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    12-24

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:32TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 67
    Score
    18-24

    (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:22XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    19-24

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:32TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    19-30

    (6:32) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:29XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    19-31

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:00TD
    Joe Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    25-31

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 1:53XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    26-31

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +24.71 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +13.53 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe ReedJoe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  4. 4Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6Cole BeasleyCole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Kirk Cousins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+24.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+6.19 EPA): (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 56 dropbacks · 73.2% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +24.71 total EPA
  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +13.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play+0.168+0.281
Offensive success rate44.0%52.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.441+0.501
Rush EPA/play-0.080+0.102
Defensive EPA/play-0.281-0.168
Defensive success rate47.8%56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +19.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 8 drives, +15.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q1 11:15)
  • Tyleik WilliamsDallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 1:53)
  • Joe ReedWashington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q4 11:44)
  • Drake JacksonWashington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 9:32)
  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q4 6:32)
  • Joe ReedWashington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 14:08)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 8:02)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:09) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:45) — 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 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 20–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 4-D.Prescott right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:49) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 67 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 9:22) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 6:29) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:53) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.19]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant to WAS 47 for 14 yards (38-K.Fuller). Pass complete on a drag route. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.99]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-D.Bryant to WAS 1 for 26 yards (38-K.Fuller). Penalty on WAS-47-Q.Dunbar, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.21]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.16]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.19]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.14]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 86-J.Reed to DAL 3 for 33 yards (31-B.Jones). Penalty on DAL-31-B.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.39]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-D.Bryant to WAS 1 for 26 yards (38-K.Fuller). Penalty on WAS-47-Q.Dunbar, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 11:15 · WAS 4 · Score 0-6
    (11:15) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 11:09 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 14:08 · DAL 6 · Score 3-7
    (14:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 8:02 · WAS 28 · Score 3-10
    (8:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  5. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:53 · WAS 10 · Score 3-16
    (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · WAS 15 · Score 3-17
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  7. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · DAL 2 · Score 6-17
    (:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 5 · Score 12-17
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · WAS 6 · Score 12-23
    (11:44) 4-D.Prescott right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:49 · WAS 15 · Score 12-24
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:32 · DAL 67 · Score 18-24
    (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route.
  12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:22 · DAL 15 · Score 19-24
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · WAS 1 · Score 19-30
    (6:32) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:29 · WAS 15 · Score 19-31
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  15. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DAL 8 · Score 25-31
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · DAL 15 · Score 26-31
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2016-11-24?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 31-26 in Week 12, 2016.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 20, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Washington Commanders 26, Dallas Cowboys 31.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q1 11:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 1:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 11:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 9:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 6:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 2:00) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 14:08, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 8:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:07, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 73.2% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +24.71 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 63.0% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +13.53 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 +24.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (+6.19 EPA): (9:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a stop and go route..

Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Dallas Cowboys won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W

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