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

C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.06 EPA): (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to WAS 39 for 31 yards (31-K.Curl)..

Commanders 10–25 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2022

Game story

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 25–10 in Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+9.7% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 25–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -17.63 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to WAS 39 for 31 yards (31-K.Curl).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	7	3	0	0	10
Dallas Cowboys	3	9	3	10	0	25

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 C. Rush · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.00 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
3 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
4 J. Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
5 J. Williams · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6 E. Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7 C. Rush · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8 N. Brown · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Rush — DAL · Passing

C. Rush posted the highest total EPA (+9.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

The signature play (-3.66 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (5:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 10-C.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at WAS 24. 26-D.Bland to WAS 20 for 4 yards (17-T.McLaurin).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — J. Dotson (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 37:11)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Gallup (C. Rush pass) (Q2 31:10)
Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q1 56:39)
Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q2 45:00)
Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q3 20:00)
Washington Commanders — J. Slye (Q3 16:31)
Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q4 3:54)

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 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) 19-B.Maher 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 9–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 19-B.Maher 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q2 37:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 37:05) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 20:00) — (5:00) 19-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q3 16:31) — (1:31) 6-J.Slye 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:54) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 19-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to WAS 39 for 31 yards (31-K.Curl). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.06]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:54) — (:54) 10-C.Rush pass incomplete deep middle to 13-M.Gallup. PENALTY on WAS-3-W.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at DAL 27 - No Play. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.92]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.05]
Washington Commanders (Q3 29:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 10-C.Samuel to WAS 37 for 14 yards (26-D.Bland). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.84]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 85-N.Brown to WAS 17 for 45 yards (20-B.McCain). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.90]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Washington Commanders (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 10-C.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at WAS 24. 26-D.Bland to WAS 20 for 4 yards (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -1.5% · EPA -3.66]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep left to 17-T.McLaurin (7-T.Diggs) [92-D.Armstrong]. [WPA -1.8% · EPA -3.48]
Washington Commanders (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 1-J.Dotson to DAL 42 for 31 yards (26-D.Bland). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.34]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 21-E.Elliott to WAS 39 for 31 yards (31-K.Curl). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.06]

Quarterback report card

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

C.Wentz (Washington Commanders) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -17.63 total EPA
C.Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -7.9% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.218	-0.034
Offensive success rate	31.2%	38.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.375	+0.273
Rush EPA/play	-0.094	-0.415
Defensive EPA/play	+0.034	+0.218
Defensive success rate	61.3%	68.8%

By the numbers

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -2.69 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -20.29 total EPA, 2 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.
C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
C. Wentz (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
C. Rush (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 FG (+3) — Q1 56:39 · WAS 35 · Score 0-3
(11:39) 19-B.Maher 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · WAS 27 · Score 0-6
(15:00) 19-B.Maher 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 37:11 · DAL 10 · Score 6-6
(7:11) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Dotson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 37:05 · DAL 15 · Score 7-6
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 31:10 · WAS 9 · Score 7-12
(1:10) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 20:00 · WAS 10 · Score 7-15
(5:00) 19-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 16:31 · DAL 27 · Score 10-15
(1:31) 6-J.Slye 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 30 · Score 10-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · WAS 15 · Score 10-22
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:54 · WAS 11 · Score 10-25
(3:54) 19-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10 in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.

What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

The final score was Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 25 (WAS 10-25 DAL) in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 9; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 25.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 37:11) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (C. Rush pass) (Q2 31:10) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass) (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 56:39, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 20:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q3 16:31, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q4 3:54, 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?

C. Wentz (Washington Commanders), 53.2% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -17.63 total passing EPA. C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 45.5% completion, -7.9% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.00 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +9.00 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.66 EPA): (5:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 10-C.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at WAS 24. 26-D.Bland to WAS 20 for 4 yards (17-T.McLaurin).. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.7%.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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