Cowboys 17–27 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 1999

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. George (Minnesota Vikings), 45.9% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 51.9% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?

R. Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.00 EPA): (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–17 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 17–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Riley Moss
Top passer: Jacolby George
Biggest EPA play: (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-11-08

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–17 on 1999-11-08, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 17–7 halftime lead. Riley Moss posted a game-high +8.76 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	17	0	0	0	0	17
Minnesota Vikings	7	6	14	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3MIN 22

MIN 63

+1MIN 2

MIN 24

+1MIN 2

+3DAL 14

+3DAL 22

DAL 47

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 22
Score
3-0
(15:00) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 63
Score
9-0
(6:31) E.Smith right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:21XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 24
Score
16-0
(6:21) E.Smith up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
17-6
(1:57) J.George pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 14
Score
17-10
(15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:24FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
17-13
(8:24) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:43TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
17-19
(13:43) J.George pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-20
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 47
Score
17-26
(8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:10XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
2Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.91 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
3C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
4Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
5E. Mills · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
6T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +0.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
7A. Jordan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.04 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 (+8.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Riley Moss's top snap (+6.00 EPA): (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jacolby George led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.11 total EPA
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.235	-0.119
Offensive success rate	35.2%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.274	+0.117
Rush EPA/play	+0.075	-0.078
Defensive EPA/play	+0.119	+0.235
Defensive success rate	61.0%	64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -20.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -11.93 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 (Q2 6:31)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 6:21)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 1:57)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 13:43)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 8:08)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q3 8:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 63 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) E.Smith right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:21) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) E.Smith up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:03) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) J.George pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:53) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 14 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) J.George pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:38) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 47 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:10) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to DAL 2. K.Mathis to DAL 2 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at DAL 7. K.Mathis to DAL 11 for 4 yards (M.Williams). PENALTY on DAL-E.Ekuban, Illegal Block Above t [WPA +41.1% · EPA -0.97]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +6.00]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) E.Smith right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +5.53]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) J.Garrett pass intended for J.Tucker INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at DAL 37. J.Hitchcock to DAL 37 for no gain (J.Tucker). Deflected by C.Doleman. F.Adams injured. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) T.Aikman pass to C.Warren to MIN 21 for 24 yards (O.Thomas). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +6.00]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) E.Smith right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +5.53]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) T.Aikman Aborted. M.Stepnoski FUMBLES at DAL 47, RECOVERED by MIN-C.Doleman at DAL 21. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.97]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:21) — T.Gowin kicks 64 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 6. D.Palmer to MIN 22 for 16 yards (D.Nguyen). FUMBLES (D.Nguyen), RECOVERED by DAL-C.Williams at MIN 24. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 22 · Score 3-0
(15:00) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 6:31 · MIN 63 · Score 9-0
(6:31) E.Smith right guard for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:21 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · MIN 24 · Score 16-0
(6:21) E.Smith up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:03 · MIN 2 · Score 17-0
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-E.Bjornson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · DAL 4 · Score 17-6
(1:57) J.George pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · DAL 2 · Score 17-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · DAL 14 · Score 17-10
(15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:24 · DAL 22 · Score 17-13
(8:24) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · DAL 4 · Score 17-19
(13:43) J.George pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · DAL 2 · Score 17-20
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:08 · DAL 47 · Score 17-26
(8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:10 · DAL 2 · Score 17-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

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 1999-11-08?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 in Week 9, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 17, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:31) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:08) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:24, 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?

Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 45.9% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 51.9% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 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 +8.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.00 EPA): (8:08) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

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