Cowboys 27–21 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 54.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.76 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys), 37.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.89 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–21 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 14–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Cunningham
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass…
Game date: 2000-09-18

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 27–21 on 2000-09-18. R. Cunningham posted a game-high +5.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	7	3	10	0	27
Washington Commanders	7	0	7	7	0	21

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

WAS 76

+3WAS 14

WAS 16

+3WAS 21

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
0-6
(11:13) S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:42TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 76
Score
6-7
(2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:32XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
13-7
(14:54) E.Smith left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:45XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
17-7
(15:00) T.Seder 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:05TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
17-13
(7:05) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 4:37XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-14
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
23-14
(9:56) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
24-14
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
24-20
(5:39) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-R.McNeil, Defensive Holding, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
24-21
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:50FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 21
Score
27-21
(1:50) T.Seder 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.89 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.89 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
4R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6Josh Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
8R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 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

R. Cunningham — DAL · Passing

R. Cunningham posted the highest total EPA (+5.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

R. Cunningham's top snap (+6.86 EPA): (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 55 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.76 total EPA
R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.122	-0.002
Offensive success rate	40.8%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.218	-0.124
Rush EPA/play	+0.022	+0.116
Defensive EPA/play	+0.002	-0.122
Defensive success rate	57.7%	59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +9.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -0.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 11:13)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 2:42)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 14:54)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 7:05)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 9:56)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 5:39)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 1:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:13) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 76 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:32) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) E.Smith left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 10:45) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) T.Seder 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 4:37) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:19) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-R.McNeil, Defensive Holding, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:34) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) T.Seder 38 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 77 yards from DAL 30 to WAS -7. J.Thrash, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by I.Reese at DAL 31. I.Reese to WAS 23 for 46 yards (I.Fryar). [WPA -37.0% · EPA -4.83]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +6.86]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) R.Cunningham pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at DAL 23. S.Shade to DAL 23 for no gain (J.Harris). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.88]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) R.Cunningham pass to R.Ismail ran ob at WAS 31 for 44 yards. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +6.86]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by I.Reese at DAL 31. I.Reese to WAS 23 for 46 yards (I.Fryar). [WPA -37.0% · EPA -4.83]
Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 46 for -8 yards (L.Lett). FUMBLES (L.Lett), touched at WAS 46, RECOVERED by DAL-G.Ellis at WAS 49. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.73]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) R.Cunningham pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at DAL 23. S.Shade to DAL 23 for no gain (J.Harris). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 11:13 · DAL 7 · Score 0-6
(11:13) S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:13 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 2:42 · WAS 76 · Score 6-7
(2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 2:32 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:54 · WAS 3 · Score 13-7
(14:54) E.Smith left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:45 · WAS 2 · Score 14-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · WAS 14 · Score 17-7
(15:00) T.Seder 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · DAL 1 · Score 17-13
(7:05) S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 4:37 · DAL 2 · Score 17-14
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:56 · WAS 16 · Score 23-14
(9:56) R.Cunningham pass to J.Harris for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · WAS 2 · Score 24-14
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:39 · DAL 7 · Score 24-20
(5:39) B.Johnson pass to M.Sellers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-R.McNeil, Defensive Holding, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:34 · DAL 2 · Score 24-21
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 1:50 · WAS 21 · Score 27-21
(1:50) T.Seder 38 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2000-09-18?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 27-21 in Week 3, 2000.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, Washington Commanders 21.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:13) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:39) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 54.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.76 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys), 37.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.89 total passing EPA.

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

R. Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.86 EPA): (2:42) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 22, and recovers at DAL 22. R.Cunningham pass to C.Warren for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Dallas Cowboys won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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