Cowboys 20–14 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2001

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 20–14 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Ismail
Top passer: T. Banks
Biggest EPA play: (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2001-12-02

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 20–14 on 2001-12-02. R. Ismail posted a game-high +8.25 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	0	13	0	0	20
Washington Commanders	0	7	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3WAS 20

WAS 64

+3WAS 21

DAL 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:54TD
Elerson G. Smith
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
6-0
(7:54) 22-E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:48XP
JHJ. Hilbert
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:48TD
TBT. Banks
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
7-6
(1:48) 12-T.Banks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:42XP
BCB. Conway
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-7
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:14FG
JHJ. Hilbert
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
10-7
(14:14) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:32TD
RIR. Ismail
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 64
Score
16-7
(6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:23XP
JHJ. Hilbert
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-7
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:15FG
JHJ. Hilbert
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 21
Score
20-7
(3:15) 9-J.Hilbert 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:59TD
RGR. Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
20-13
(:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:53XP
BCB. Conway
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
20-14
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
2Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +7.09 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
3Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
4K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5T. Banks · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6T. Banks · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.74 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
7M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 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. Ismail — DAL · Receiving

R. Ismail posted the highest total EPA (+8.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.06 EPA per play.

R. Ismail's top snap (+6.75 EPA): (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

T. Banks (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.74 total EPA
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 17 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +7.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.123	+0.013
Offensive success rate	41.0%	44.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.417	+0.043
Rush EPA/play	+0.043	-0.098
Defensive EPA/play	-0.013	-0.123
Defensive success rate	55.3%	59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +9.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Elerson G. Smith (Q1 7:54)
Washington Commanders — T. Banks (Q3 1:48)
Dallas Cowboys — R. Ismail (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 6:32)
Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q4 0:59)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert (Q4 14:14)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert (Q4 3:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) 22-E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:48) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) 12-T.Banks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 1:42) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 64 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:23) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 9-J.Hilbert 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:53) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) 12-T.Banks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.4% · EPA +3.23]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +6.75]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 32-M.Wiley right end to WAS 17 for 46 yards (21-F.Smoot). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +3.74]
Washington Commanders (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 48-S.Davis up the middle to DAL 1 for 1 yard (52-D.Coakley). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -0.94]
Washington Commanders (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 12-T.Banks pass to 48-S.Davis pushed ob at DAL 1 for 29 yards (31-G.Teague). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +6.75]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 23-K.Carter INTERCEPTED by 43-I.Reese at DAL 37. 43-I.Reese to WAS 21 for 42 yards (88-D.Thompson). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -4.76]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 32-M.Wiley right end to WAS 17 for 46 yards (21-F.Smoot). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +3.74]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.7% · EPA +3.44]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:54 · WAS 5 · Score 6-0
(7:54) 22-E.Smith right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:48 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:48 · DAL 1 · Score 7-6
(1:48) 12-T.Banks right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:42 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · WAS 20 · Score 10-7
(14:14) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · WAS 64 · Score 16-7
(6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:23 · WAS 2 · Score 17-7
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:15 · WAS 21 · Score 20-7
(3:15) 9-J.Hilbert 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:59 · DAL 15 · Score 20-13
(:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:53 · DAL 2 · Score 20-14
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

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. Ismail (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2001-12-02?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 20-14 in Week 12, 2001.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 13, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 20, Washington Commanders 14.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Smith (Q1 7:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Banks (Q3 1:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Ismail (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 6:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q4 0:59) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q4 3:15, 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?

T. Banks (Washington Commanders), 42.5% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.74 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 41.2% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +7.09 total passing EPA.

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

R. Ismail (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.75 EPA): (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

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