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NFL · Week 15 · December 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2000 Week 15 Recap

Cowboys defeat Commanders 32–13 in Week 15

I.Fryar led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 13–32 Week 15 finish.

Washington Commanders 13 7–7
Final 13–32
Dallas Cowboys 32 5–9 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
13–32
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–12 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Jacolby George
FantasyHQ MVP
I.Fryar
Game date
December 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • I.Fryar 3 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 5 REC · 62 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Centers 5 REC · 54 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Elerson G. Smith
    Elerson G. Smith 23 CAR · 150 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Tucker
    Justin Tucker 2 CAR · 29 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • W.McGarity 1 CAR · 22 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 32–13 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–12 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
I. Fryar
Top passer
Jacolby George
Biggest EPA play
(12:20) S.Davis up the middle to WAS 29 for 1 yard (B.Noble). FUMBLES (B.Noble), touched a…
Game date
2000-12-10

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 32–13 on 2000-12-10. I. Fryar posted a game-high +4.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders0706013
Dallas Cowboys661010032

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 11:29FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    0-3

    (11:29) T.Seder 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:25FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    0-6

    (6:25) T.Seder 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    6-6

    (8:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:57XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-6

    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 5:50TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 22
    Score
    7-12

    (5:50) W.McGarity right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around for the score.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 11:26TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-18

    (11:26) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 11:22XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-19

    T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 3:56FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 3
    Score
    7-22

    (3:56) T.Seder 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 7:38TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 17
    Score
    7-28

    (7:38) J.Tucker right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around right end.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 7:32XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-29

    T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 4:07TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 32
    Score
    13-29

    (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 1:59FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 26
    Score
    13-32

    (1:59) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  2. 2Elerson G. SmithElerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4Justin TuckerJustin Tucker · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  5. 5W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  7. 7Austin ReedAustin Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Bailey · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 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

I. Fryar — WAS · Receiving

I. Fryar posted the highest total EPA (+4.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

I. Fryar's top snap (+4.42 EPA): (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone.

Biggest single play (-4.76 EPA): Another player — (12:20) S.Davis up the middle to WAS 29 for 1 yard (B.Noble). FUMBLES (B.Noble), touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by DAL-D.Coakley at WAS 30. D.Coakley to WAS 22 for 8 yards (C.Samuels).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
  • Alex WrightAlex Wright (Dallas Cowboys) · 11 dropbacks · 27.3% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +0.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.116+0.097
Offensive success rate38.9%47.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.040-0.075
Rush EPA/play-0.385+0.164
Defensive EPA/play-0.097+0.116
Defensive success rate52.6%61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +7.55 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -10.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 8:00)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 5:50)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 11:26)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 7:38)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 4:07)

Field goals

  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 11:29)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 6:25)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 3:56)
  • Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 1:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) T.Seder 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 1 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) T.Seder 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 7:57) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) W.McGarity right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around for the score..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 11:26) — (11:26) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 11:22) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) T.Seder 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) J.Tucker right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around right end.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 7:32) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 32 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — M.Knorr kicks 69 yards from DAL 30 to WAS 1. A.Murrell to WAS 12 for 11 yards (G.Myers). PENALTY on WAS-D.Terrell, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 6 yards, enforced at WAS 12. [WPA +41.1% · EPA -0.78]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) S.Davis up the middle to WAS 29 for 1 yard (B.Noble). FUMBLES (B.Noble), touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by DAL-D.Coakley at WAS 30. D.Coakley to WAS 22 for 8 yards (C.Samuels). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.76]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) J.George pass to I.Fryar to DAL 3 for 21 yards (G.Myers). Pass caught left side of the field. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.25]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:57) — (5:57) A.Wright pass incomplete to J.McKnight. PENALTY on WAS-D.Sanders, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. Pass thrown left sideline. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +1.60]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) A.Wright pass to J.McKnight to WAS 20 for 46 yards (D.Sanders). Pass thrown left sideline. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) S.Davis up the middle to WAS 29 for 1 yard (B.Noble). FUMBLES (B.Noble), touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by DAL-D.Coakley at WAS 30. D.Coakley to WAS 22 for 8 yards (C.Samuels). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.76]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +4.42]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) A.Wright pass to J.McKnight to WAS 20 for 46 yards (D.Sanders). Pass thrown left sideline. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.41]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) W.McGarity right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around for the score. [WPA +3.6% · EPA +3.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 11:29 · WAS 16 · Score 0-3
    (11:29) T.Seder 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
  2. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 6:25 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
    (6:25) T.Seder 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:00 · DAL 1 · Score 6-6
    (8:00) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:57 · DAL 2 · Score 7-6
    E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  5. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 5:50 · WAS 22 · Score 7-12
    (5:50) W.McGarity right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around for the score.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 11:26 · WAS 2 · Score 7-18
    (11:26) E.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · WAS 2 · Score 7-19
    T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
  8. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 3:56 · WAS 3 · Score 7-22
    (3:56) T.Seder 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:38 · WAS 17 · Score 7-28
    (7:38) J.Tucker right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around right end.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · WAS 2 · Score 7-29
    T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:07 · DAL 32 · Score 13-29
    (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone.
  12. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 1:59 · WAS 26 · Score 13-32
    (1:59) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

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.
  • I. Fryar (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2000-12-10?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 32-13 in Week 15, 2000.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Dallas Cowboys 32.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:26) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:07) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:29, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 3:56, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:59, 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?

Jacolby George (Washington Commanders), 41.3% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 27.3% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +0.74 total passing EPA.

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

I. Fryar (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.42 EPA): (4:07) (Shotgun) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle of the field 2 yards in the end zone..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W