Cowboys 6–13 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 13–6 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 3–6 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Jefferson
Top passer: T. Aikman
Biggest EPA play: (5:44) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Coakley at NE 26. D.Coakley t…
Game date: 1999-12-05

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys 13–6 on 1999-12-05. S. Jefferson posted a game-high +4.57 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	3	0	3	0	0	6
New England Patriots	3	3	7	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 24

+3NE 3

+3NE 16

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
0-3
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:55FG
Points+3
Yard line
NE 3
Score
3-3
(4:55) R.Cunningham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:04FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
3-6
(12:04) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:42TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
3-12
(10:42) T.Allen right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:39XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
3-13
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
NE 16
Score
6-13
(6:39) R.Cunningham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
2J. Ogden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
3Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
4Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
5T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Justin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
8Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 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

S. Jefferson — NE · Receiving

S. Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+4.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.

S. Jefferson's top snap (+2.44 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson to DAL 46 for 21 yards (G.Teague).

Biggest single play (-5.72 EPA): Another player — (5:44) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Coakley at NE 26. D.Coakley to NE 8 for 18 yards (D.Bledsoe).

Quarterback report card

T. Aikman led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.22 total EPA
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -5.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.135	-0.058
Offensive success rate	34.7%	39.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.163	-0.258
Rush EPA/play	-0.222	-0.025
Defensive EPA/play	+0.058	+0.135
Defensive success rate	60.5%	65.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -10.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 10 drives, -4.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 10:42)

Field goals

New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 4:55)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 12:04)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 6:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) R.Cunningham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) T.Allen right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:39) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) R.Cunningham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 68 yards from DAL 30 to NE 2. K.Faulk pushed ob at NE 29 for 27 yards (T.Gowin). PENALTY on NE-C.Floyd, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 29. [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.09]
New England Patriots (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Coakley at NE 26. D.Coakley to NE 8 for 18 yards (D.Bledsoe). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.72]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) R.Cunningham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.49]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) E.Smith right guard to NE 35 for -1 yards (F.Collons). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -2.32]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) T.Aikman pass incomplete to D.LaFleur. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Coakley at NE 26. D.Coakley to NE 8 for 18 yards (D.Bledsoe). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.72]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) R.Cunningham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.49]
New England Patriots (Q2 0:25) — (:25) D.Bledsoe pass intended for R.Rutledge INTERCEPTED by D.Woodson at DAL 0. Touchback. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.07]
New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson to DAL 46 for 21 yards (G.Teague). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.44]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · DAL 24 · Score 0-3
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:55 · NE 3 · Score 3-3
(4:55) R.Cunningham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 12:04 · DAL 5 · Score 3-6
(12:04) A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:42 · DAL 3 · Score 3-12
(10:42) T.Allen right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · DAL 2 · Score 3-13
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 6:39 · NE 16 · Score 6-13
(6:39) R.Cunningham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
S. Jefferson (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots on 1999-12-05?

The New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys 13-6 in Week 13, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, New England Patriots 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 6, New England Patriots 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:42) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 4:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 62.5% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.22 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 51.9% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots?

S. Jefferson (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.44 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to S.Jefferson to DAL 46 for 21 yards (G.Teague)..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

New England Patriots

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

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