Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 26–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–3 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hambrick
- Top passer
- R. Leaf
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 …
- Game date
- 2001-11-22
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–24 on 2001-11-22. T. Hambrick posted a game-high +3.03 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(6:31) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(1:05) 9-J.Hilbert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(10:09) 38-M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(8:56) 14-B.Griese pass to 89-D.Carswell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(9:06) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(7:18) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(8:17) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-51-J.Mobley, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Zellner shaken up on the play
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. Zellner was shaken up on the face mask penalty.
(1:13) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:31FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 3-0
(6:31) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:05FG JHJ. HilbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 24
- Score
- 3-3
(1:05) 9-J.Hilbert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:09TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 9-3
(10:09) 38-M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:58XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:56TD DCD. CarswellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 16-3
(8:56) 14-B.Griese pass to 89-D.Carswell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:52XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:06FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 20-3
(9:06) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:18FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 28
- Score
- 23-3
(7:18) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:28FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 26-3
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:17TD THT. HambrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 26-9
(8:17) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:12XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 26-10
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:45TD RSR. SwintonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 84
- Score
- 26-16
(7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-51-J.Mobley, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Zellner shaken up on the play
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:29XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 26-17
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. Zellner was shaken up on the face mask penalty.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:13TD THT. HambrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 26-23
(1:13) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:10XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 26-24
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2M. Dominguez · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 3J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 6O. Gary · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +0.61 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 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
T. Hambrick — DAL · Rushing
T. Hambrick posted the highest total EPA (+3.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
T. Hambrick's top snap (-5.08 EPA): (8:56) 16-R.Leaf sacked at DAL 12 for -6 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), touched at DAL 12, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DAL 12. 51-J.Mobley to DAL 4 for 8 yards (42-T.Hambrick). Return left sideline.
Biggest single play (-5.20 EPA): T. Rouen — (7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-51-J.Mobley, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Zellner
Quarterback report card
R. Leaf led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Leaf (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.45 total EPA
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.172 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.132 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -10.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -5.36 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Denver Broncos — D. Carswell (B. Griese pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Swinton
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 9-J.Hilbert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 38-M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 14-B.Griese pass to 89-D.Carswell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 8:52).
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 28 (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:12) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 84 (Q4 7:45); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:29) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. Zellner was shaken up on the face mask penalty.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:10) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 16-R.Leaf sacked at DAL 12 for -6 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), touched at DAL 12, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DAL 12. 51-J.Mobley to DAL 4 for 8 yards (42-T.Hambrick). Return lef
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Hawthorne at DAL 42. 38-D.Hawthorne pushed ob at DEN 36 for 22 yards (14-B.Griese).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) 16-R.Leaf pass to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at DEN 44 for 27 yards (24-D.O'Neal). Curl pass middle caught at the 50 before turning up field and down right sideline.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 14-B.Griese pass to 38-M.Anderson to DAL 49 for 11 yards (75-B.Noble; 31-G.Teague). Pass caught left flat before turning up field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 4-M.Knorr punts 48 yards to DEN 39, Center-45-M.Solwold. 24-D.O'Neal to DAL 27 for 34 yards (4-M.Knorr). PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Clark, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 27.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-51-J.Mobley, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Zellner
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 16-R.Leaf sacked at DAL 12 for -6 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), touched at DAL 12, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DAL 12. 51-J.Mobley to DAL 4 for 8 yards (42-T.Hambrick). Return lef
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Hawthorne at DAL 42. 38-D.Hawthorne pushed ob at DEN 36 for 22 yards (14-B.Griese).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 9:02) — R. Smith's last catch put him over 1,000 yards for the 5th consecutive season. 1-J.Elam kicks 64 yards from DEN 30 to DAL 6. 80-R.Swinton to DAL 28 for 22 yards (84-C.Cole). FUMBLES (84-C.Cole), RECOV
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 6:31 · DAL 6 · Score 3-0
(6:31) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 1:05 · DEN 24 · Score 3-3
(1:05) 9-J.Hilbert 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · DAL 1 · Score 9-3
(10:09) 38-M.Anderson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:58 · DAL 2 · Score 10-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:56 · DAL 4 · Score 16-3
(8:56) 14-B.Griese pass to 89-D.Carswell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 8:52 · DAL 2 · Score 17-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 9:06 · DAL 32 · Score 20-3
(9:06) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:18 · DAL 28 · Score 23-3
(7:18) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:28 · DAL 10 · Score 26-3
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · DEN 1 · Score 26-9
(8:17) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:12 · DEN 2 · Score 26-10
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · DAL 84 · Score 26-16
(7:45) 16-T.Rouen punts 49 yards to DAL 35, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 80-R.Swinton for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-51-J.Mobley, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Zellner - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:29 · DEN 2 · Score 26-17
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. Zellner was shaken up on the face mask penalty. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · DEN 1 · Score 26-23
(1:13) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · DEN 2 · Score 26-24
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Hambrick (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys on 2001-11-22?
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-24 in Week 11, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Dallas Cowboys 21; Final: Denver Broncos 26, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q2 10:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Carswell (B. Griese pass) (Q2 8:56) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q4 8:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Swinton (Q4 7:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q4 1:13) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 6:31, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q1 1:05, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 9:06, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 7:18, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 11:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Leaf (Dallas Cowboys), 42.1% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.45 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 53.1% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Hambrick (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.03 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.08 EPA): (8:56) 16-R.Leaf sacked at DAL 12 for -6 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), touched at DAL 12, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DAL 12. 51-J.Mobley to DAL 4 for 8 yards (42-T.H.
Was Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Denver Broncos won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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