Cowboys 16–13 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2000

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

E. Smith (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.77 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.13 EPA): (7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 16–13 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Elerson G. Smith
Top passer: S. Beuerlein
Biggest EPA play: (12:49) T.Biakabutuka left guard to DAL 35 for 14 yards (R.McNeil). FUMBLES (R.McNeil), RE…
Game date: 2000-10-01

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 16–13 on 2000-10-01. Elerson G. Smith posted a game-high +4.77 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	10	3	0	3	0	16
Carolina Panthers	10	0	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+2CAR 2

+3DAL 22

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-6
(15:00) T.Biakabutuka left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:38Safety
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 89
Score
2-7
(8:38) K.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 11, and recovers at CAR 0. K.Walter tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (I.Reese).
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 7:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
8-7
(7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:34Safety
Points+2
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-7
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Aikman pass to J.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:07FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
10-10
(:07) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:22FG
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
13-10
(4:22) T.Seder 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
13-13
(15:00) R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
DALDallas Cowboys
OT 11:49FG
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 6
Score
16-13
(11:49) T.Seder 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
3Josh Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
4W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5Rodney Thomas II · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7W. Floyd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 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

Elerson G. Smith — DAL · Rushing

Elerson G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+4.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Elerson G. Smith's top snap (+2.13 EPA): (7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.97 EPA): Another player — (12:49) T.Biakabutuka left guard to DAL 35 for 14 yards (R.McNeil). FUMBLES (R.McNeil), RECOVERED by DAL-C.Hennings at DAL 39. C.Hennings to DAL 39 for no gain (C.Jones).

Quarterback report card

S. Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.48 total EPA
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.012	-0.041
Offensive success rate	51.7%	41.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.038	-0.097
Rush EPA/play	+0.008	-0.081
Defensive EPA/play	+0.041	-0.012
Defensive success rate	58.4%	48.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -3.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +1.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 7:13)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 0:07)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 4:22)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (OT 11:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Biakabutuka left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:46) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 89 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) K.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 11, and recovers at CAR 0. K.Walter tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (I.Reese).; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q2 2:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Aikman pass to J.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) T.Seder 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (OT 11:49) — (11:49) T.Seder 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — R.Cunningham kicks 63 yards from CAR 30 to DAL 7. J.Tucker to DAL 18 for 11 yards (C.Hetherington). [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.18]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) T.Seder 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. [WPA -31.4% · EPA -2.34]
Dallas Cowboys (OT 11:49) — (11:49) T.Aikman pass to C.Warren pushed ob at CAR 6 for 23 yards (E.Robinson). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +0.16]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad to DAL 27 for 27 yards (R.McNeil). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.56]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:48) — (:48) S.Beuerlein sacked at DAL 36 for -8 yards (P.Zellner). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -1.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:49) — (12:49) T.Biakabutuka left guard to DAL 35 for 14 yards (R.McNeil). FUMBLES (R.McNeil), RECOVERED by DAL-C.Hennings at DAL 39. C.Hennings to DAL 39 for no gain (C.Jones). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.97]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:48) — (13:48) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by D.Wells (M.Minter) at CAR 47. D.Wells pushed ob at DAL 39 for 14 yards (L.Allen). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.94]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Biakabutuka left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.30]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) S.Beuerlein pass to T.Biakabutuka to DAL 18 for 16 yards (B.Wortham). FUMBLES (B.Wortham), RECOVERED by DAL-B.Wortham at DAL 18. B.Wortham to DAL 18 for no gain (T.Biakabutuka). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(15:00) T.Biakabutuka left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:46 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 8:38 · DAL 89 · Score 2-7
(8:38) K.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 11, and recovers at CAR 0. K.Walter tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (I.Reese).
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 7:13 · CAR 8 · Score 8-7
(7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 2:34 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Aikman pass to J.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · DAL 22 · Score 10-10
(:07) R.Cunningham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · CAR 9 · Score 13-10
(4:22) T.Seder 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 6 · Score 13-13
(15:00) R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — OT 11:49 · CAR 6 · Score 16-13
(11:49) T.Seder 24 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.
Elerson G. Smith (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2000-10-01?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 16-13 in Week 5, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 16, Carolina Panthers 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:13) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (OT 11:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 47.2% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.48 total passing EPA. T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 53.6% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Elerson G. Smith (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.77 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.13 EPA): (7:13) E.Smith left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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