Game story
In Week 13 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-30, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 38–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -5.44 total EPA, and +4.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Grant (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 2. 38-J.Heath to DAL 16 for 14 yards (79-T.Nsekhe).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 17 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 4 A. Morris · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 S. Perine · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 J. Doctson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Grant — WAS · Receiving
R. Grant posted the highest total EPA (+4.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.89 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Switzer
- Washington Commanders — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass)
- Washington Commanders — J. Doctson (K. Cousins pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — A. Morris
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Smith
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 40:43) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 72 (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 33:46) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q2 31:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-R.Grant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 30:59) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q4 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:53) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 14 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Doctson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 11:28) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) 45-R.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 2:37) — 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 (Q1 51:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 2. 38-J.Heath to DAL 16 for 14 yards (79-T.Nsekhe).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 34-B.Marshall to DAL 42 for 9 yards (27-J.Lewis) [96-M.Collins]. PENALTY on DAL-96-M.Collins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 42.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 42 yards to WAS 33, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 80-J.Crowder to WAS 37 for 4 yards (51-K.Wilber). FUMBLES (51-K.Wilber), RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Ladouceur at WAS 43.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 16 for -8 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at WAS 19. 96-M.Collins to WAS 19 for no gain (60-A.K
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 54:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 4 for -9 yards (sack split by 40-J.Harvey-Clemons and 94-P.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 51:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 2. 38-J.Heath to DAL 16 for 14 yards (79-T.Nsekhe).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 16 for -8 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at WAS 19. 96-M.Collins to WAS 19 for no gain (60-A.K
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 42 yards to WAS 33, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 80-J.Crowder to WAS 37 for 4 yards (51-K.Wilber). FUMBLES (51-K.Wilber), RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Ladouceur at WAS 43.
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.44 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -11.1% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.226 | +0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.206 | +0.065 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.226 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -17.18 total EPA, 3 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.
- R. Grant (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Prescott (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) — Q2 40:47 · WAS 8 · Score 0-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 40:43 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 35:33 · WAS 6 · Score 0-10
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 34:06 · DAL 72 · Score 0-16
(4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 33:46 · WAS 15 · Score 0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 31:02 · DAL 20 · Score 6-17
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-R.Grant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:59 · DAL 15 · Score 7-17
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 13 · Score 7-23
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-26-B.Breeland, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · WAS 15 · Score 7-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · DAL 14 · Score 13-24
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Doctson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:28 · DAL 15 · Score 14-24
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:59 · WAS 1 · Score 14-30
(4:59) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · WAS 1 · Score 14-37
(2:41) 45-R.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · WAS 15 · Score 14-38
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 38-14 in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-11-30.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Washington Commanders 14, Dallas Cowboys 38 (WAS 14-38 DAL) in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-11-30.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 21; Final: Washington Commanders 14, Dallas Cowboys 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 40:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Switzer (Q2 34:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 31:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Doctson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 11:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Morris (Q4 4:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Smith (Q4 2:41) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 35:33, 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?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 60.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 37.9% completion, -11.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Grant (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.20 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.89 EPA): (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.0%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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