Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 17–10 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- F. Sanders
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24…
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 17–10 on 2001-12-23. F. Sanders posted a game-high +4.44 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(:10) 9-J.Hilbert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell.
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(4:55) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:27) 1-C.Oglesby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:10FG JHJ. HilbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 3-0
(:10) 9-J.Hilbert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:28TD RMR. McKinnonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 80
- Score
- 3-6
(13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:19XP COC. OglesbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-7
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:52TD RSR. SwintonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 45
- Score
- 9-7
(11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:43XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:55TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 10-13
(4:55) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:52XP COC. OglesbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-14
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:27FG COC. OglesbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 10-17
(:27) 1-C.Oglesby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 2J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3M. Lucky · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4Terrance Mitchell · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5R. Swinton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7
Josh Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 8
Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 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
F. Sanders — ARI · Receiving
F. Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+4.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.48 EPA per play.
F. Sanders's top snap (+5.27 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders to DAL 1 for 58 yards (38-D.Hawthorne).
Biggest single play (-6.76 EPA): Q. Carter — (13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 31.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.193 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.5% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.16, Arizona Cardinals -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -9.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -14.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — R. McKinnon
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Swinton (Q. Carter pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Michael Pittman
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Oglesby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 9-J.Hilbert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 80 (Q2 13:28); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 13:19) — 1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 45 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 11:43) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 4:52) — 1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 1-C.Oglesby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders to DAL 1 for 58 yards (38-D.Hawthorne).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) 17-Q.Carter right end to ARI 1 for no gain (78-M.Tosi). FUMBLES (78-M.Tosi), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. Roll out option.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 9-J.Hilbert 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders to DAL 1 for 58 yards (38-D.Hawthorne).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) 17-Q.Carter right end to ARI 1 for no gain (78-M.Tosi). FUMBLES (78-M.Tosi), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. Roll out option.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 0:10 · ARI 9 · Score 3-0
(:10) 9-J.Hilbert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:28 · ARI 80 · Score 3-6
(13:28) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 42-T.Hambrick INTERCEPTED by 57-R.McKinnon at DAL 24. 57-R.McKinnon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Marcus Bell. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:52 · ARI 45 · Score 9-7
(11:52) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 11:43 · ARI 2 · Score 10-7
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:55 · DAL 1 · Score 10-13
(4:55) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:52 · DAL 2 · Score 10-14
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · DAL 17 · Score 10-17
(:27) 1-C.Oglesby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
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.
- F. Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals on 2001-12-23?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-10 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 17; Final: Dallas Cowboys 10, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. McKinnon (Q2 13:28) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Swinton (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 11:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Pittman (Q2 4:55) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q1 0:10, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Oglesby (Q2 0:27, 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?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 53.1% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 53.3% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
F. Sanders (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.27 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders to DAL 1 for 58 yards (38-D.Hawthorne)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
