Cowboys 31–32 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2000

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

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 32–31 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 21–13 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jack Plummer
Top passer: R. Cunningham
Biggest EPA play: (5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHD…
Game date: 2000-09-10

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 32–31 on 2000-09-10, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 21–13 halftime lead. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +19.15 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	14	3	7	0	31
Arizona Cardinals	3	10	10	9	0	32

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 91

ARI 47

+3DAL 36

+3ARI 27

+3DAL 17

ARI 15

+3DAL 33

DAL 17

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:21FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-3
(9:21) C.Blanchard 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:10TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 91
Score
6-3
(5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-3
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:09TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
7-9
(12:09) M.Pittman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:05XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-10
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 47
Score
13-10
(9:13) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:04XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-10
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
20-10
(:31) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:26XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
21-10
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:04FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 36
Score
21-13
(:04) C.Blanchard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:21FG
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 27
Score
24-13
(8:21) T.Seder 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:41TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
24-19
(2:41) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
24-20
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:18FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 17
Score
24-23
(:18) C.Blanchard 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
30-23
(9:00) R.Cunningham pass to M.Wiley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
31-23
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:23FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 33
Score
31-26
(5:23) C.Blanchard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 17
Score
31-32
(2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +19.15 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.86 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
4R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
6R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
7J. McKnight · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
8Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 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

Jack Plummer — ARI · Passing

Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+19.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Jack Plummer's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): Another player — (5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.86 total EPA
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +0.66 EPA/play · +19.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.171	+0.146
Offensive success rate	49.4%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.312	+0.660
Rush EPA/play	-0.169	-0.277
Defensive EPA/play	-0.146	-0.171
Defensive success rate	49.4%	50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys +0.17, Arizona Cardinals +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +11.85 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +13.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 5:10)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 12:09)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 9:13)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 0:31)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q3 2:41)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 9:00)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 9:21)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 8:21)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q3 0:18)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 5:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) C.Blanchard 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 91 (Q1 5:10) — (5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:34) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–10. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) M.Pittman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:05) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 47 (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 9:04) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:26) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 36 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) C.Blanchard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) T.Seder 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:34) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q3 0:18) — (:18) C.Blanchard 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) R.Cunningham pass to M.Wiley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:53) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) C.Blanchard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — M.Knorr kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 5. M.Jenkins to ARI 32 for 27 yards (G.Teague). [WPA +55.8% · EPA +0.94]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to DAL 22 for 63 yards (P.Sparks). [WPA +25.9% · EPA +3.52]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight to DAL 23 for 5 yards (D.Barrett). FUMBLES (D.Barrett), RECOVERED by ARI-D.Barrett at DAL 24. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -3.96]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +3.69]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:14) — (:14) R.Cunningham pass incomplete to M.Wiley. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -0.38]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:10) — (5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.83]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.74]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) T.Jones to ARI 40 for no gain (C.Hennings). FUMBLES (C.Hennings), RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at ARI 40. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) E.Smith right tackle to ARI 30 for 4 yards (K.Lassiter). FUMBLES (K.Lassiter), RECOVERED by ARI-C.Sears at ARI 32. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.40]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 9:21 · DAL 1 · Score 0-3
(9:21) C.Blanchard 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 5:10 · DAL 91 · Score 6-3
(5:10) S.Player punts 55 yards to DAL 36, Center-T.Junkin. W.McGarity for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:34 · ARI 2 · Score 7-3
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · DAL 1 · Score 7-9
(12:09) M.Pittman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:05 · DAL 2 · Score 7-10
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 9:13 · ARI 47 · Score 13-10
(9:13) R.Cunningham pass to J.McKnight for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 9:04 · ARI 2 · Score 14-10
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · ARI 1 · Score 20-10
(:31) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · ARI 2 · Score 21-10
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DAL 36 · Score 21-13
(:04) C.Blanchard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 8:21 · ARI 27 · Score 24-13
(8:21) T.Seder 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:41 · DAL 4 · Score 24-19
(2:41) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 2:34 · DAL 2 · Score 24-20
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 0:18 · DAL 17 · Score 24-23
(:18) C.Blanchard 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · ARI 15 · Score 30-23
(9:00) R.Cunningham pass to M.Wiley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:53 · ARI 2 · Score 31-23
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 5:23 · DAL 33 · Score 31-26
(5:23) C.Blanchard 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DAL 17 · Score 31-32
(2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals on 2000-09-10?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 32-31 in Week 2, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 14, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 9; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, Arizona Cardinals 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:13) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:31) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:41) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?

R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys), 63.2% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.86 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 62.1% completion, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +19.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 32-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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