Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–10 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- T. Aikman
- Biggest EPA play
- (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, …
- Game date
- 2000-01-09
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–10 on 2000-01-09. Riley Moss posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(11:15) E.Murray 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(9:58) G.Anderson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(5:44) E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(8:11) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DAL, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 3-0
(11:15) E.Murray 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 3-3
(9:58) G.Anderson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 9-3
(5:44) E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-3
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 26
- Score
- 10-9
(9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 58
- Score
- 10-16
(:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 10-20
(8:11) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 10-26
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DAL, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 2R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.76 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play - 5Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6
Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 7L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 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
Riley Moss — MIN · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+6.32 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.44 total EPA
- Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +7.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.2% | 35.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.133 | +0.213 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.194 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.116 | +0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.2% | 60.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -4.96 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +11.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) E.Murray 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) G.Anderson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:00) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 26 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:21) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 58 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:28) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 12:40) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DAL, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to DAL 0. J.Tucker to DAL 21 for 21 yards (H.Morrow).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) E.Smith left tackle to MIN 3 for 65 yards (K.Wright).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) M.Berger punts 40 yards to DAL 26, Center-M.Morris. D.Sanders MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-D.Rudd at DAL 30.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) E.Smith left tackle to MIN 3 for 65 yards (K.Wright).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) M.Berger punts 40 yards to DAL 26, Center-M.Morris. D.Sanders MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-D.Rudd at DAL 30.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 11:15 · MIN 1 · Score 3-0
(11:15) E.Murray 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 9:58 · DAL 29 · Score 3-3
(9:58) G.Anderson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 5:44 · MIN 5 · Score 9-3
(5:44) E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:00 · MIN 2 · Score 10-3
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:28 · DAL 26 · Score 10-9
(9:28) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:21 · DAL 2 · Score 10-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · DAL 58 · Score 10-16
(:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · DAL 2 · Score 10-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:11 · DAL 20 · Score 10-20
(8:11) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 5 · Score 10-26
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · DAL 2 · Score 10-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DAL, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-01-09?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-10 in Week 18, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 10, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:15, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:58, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 53.7% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 42.9% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +7.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.32 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-K.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
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