Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 35–7 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–21 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Aikman
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G…
- Game date
- 1999-10-03
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 35–7 on 1999-10-03. T. Aikman posted a game-high +13.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(15:00) J.Plummer pass intended for A.McCullough INTERCEPTED by G.Teague at ARI 32. G.Teague for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline; INJURY: DAL-23 K.Mathis shaken up on the interception.
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(7:55) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left side.
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline.
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(:16) J.Plummer pass to J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action and ball caught right corner of end zone.
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
(10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G.Ellis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: DAL-66 T.Hutson sprained right knee will not return.
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 80
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) J.Plummer pass intended for A.McCullough INTERCEPTED by G.Teague at ARI 32. G.Teague for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline; INJURY: DAL-23 K.Mathis shaken up on the interception.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 13:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 0-13
(7:55) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left side.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-14
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 63
- Score
- 0-20
(12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-21
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-21
(:16) J.Plummer pass to J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action and ball caught right corner of end zone.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-21
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-27
(15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-28
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-34
(10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G.Ellis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: DAL-66 T.Hutson sprained right knee will not return.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-35
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +13.04 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3M. Irvin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 4
Michael Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 5J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6J. Ogden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 7
Rodney Thomas II · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 8M. Lucky · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 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
T. Aikman — DAL · Passing
T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
T. Aikman's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline.
Biggest single play (-12.87 EPA): Another player — (10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G.Ellis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: DAL-66 T.Hutson sprained right knee will not return.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -11.25 total EPA
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.52 EPA/play · +13.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.008 |
| Offensive success rate | 29.9% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.275 | +0.495 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.857 | -0.248 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.008 | +0.325 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 70.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -28.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -0.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 80 (Q1 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 13:28) — T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left side.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 3:19) — T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 63 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:01) — T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) J.Plummer pass to J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action and ball caught right corner of end zone.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:11) — C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 7:59) — T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:34); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:13) — T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — T.Gowin kicks 67 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 3. M.Bates to ARI 17 for 14 yards (I.Reese). Return middle.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.Plummer pass intended for A.McCullough INTERCEPTED by G.Teague at ARI 32. G.Teague for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline; INJURY: DAL-23 K.Mathis shaken up on the interception.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) J.Plummer pass incomplete to F.Sanders. Pass incomplete middle at the ARZ13; DAL-28 D.Woodson closest.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) C.Warren up the middle to ARI 43 for no gain (M.Smith).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) T.Aikman pass to R.Thomas to DAL 46 for 13 yards (C.Chavous; R.McKinnon). Pass caught right flat.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G.Ellis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: DAL-66 T.Hutson sprained right knee will not return.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.Plummer pass intended for A.McCullough INTERCEPTED by G.Teague at ARI 32. G.Teague for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline; INJURY: DAL-23 K.Mathis shaken up on the interception.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) E.Smith up the middle to ARI 45 for no gain (R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (R.Fredrickson), RECOVERED by ARI-T.Bennett at ARI 43.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · DAL 80 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.Plummer pass intended for A.McCullough INTERCEPTED by G.Teague at ARI 32. G.Teague for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline; INJURY: DAL-23 K.Mathis shaken up on the interception. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 13:28 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:55 · ARI 18 · Score 0-13
(7:55) T.Aikman pass to M.Irvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left side. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:19 · ARI 2 · Score 0-14
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · ARI 63 · Score 0-20
(12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:01 · ARI 2 · Score 0-21
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · DAL 2 · Score 6-21
(:16) J.Plummer pass to J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action and ball caught right corner of end zone. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · DAL 2 · Score 7-21
C.Jacke extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · ARI 1 · Score 7-27
(15:00) E.Smith left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 7:59 · ARI 2 · Score 7-28
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:34 · DAL 2 · Score 7-34
(10:34) J.Plummer Aborted. A.Graham FUMBLES at DAL 2, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at DAL 2. G.Ellis for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. INJURY UPDATE: DAL-66 T.Hutson sprained right knee will not return. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · ARI 2 · Score 7-35
T.Gowin extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
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.
- T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys on 1999-10-03?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-7 in Week 4, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:34) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 42.1% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -11.25 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +13.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (12:09) T.Aikman pass to R.Ismail for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught around the ARZ18 right sideline..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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