Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 40–18 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 6–33 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Pinkston
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwe…
- Game date
- 2001-09-30
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 40–18 on 2001-09-30. T. Pinkston posted a game-high +6.58 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 18 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(13:36) 6-T.Seder 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(8:26) 6-T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(3:56) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(14:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(6:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston leaps over Cowboys' Edwards over the middle for Pinkston's first TD.
(5:47) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:19) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(8:37) 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. First career touchdown by Eagles' Buckhalter.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(4:52) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 44-R.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:47) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 32-M.Wiley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 13:36FG TST. SederPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 24
- Score
- 3-0
(13:36) 6-T.Seder 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 8:26FG TST. SederPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 24
- Score
- 6-0
(8:26) 6-T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:56TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 6-6
(3:56) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:49XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:38TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 6-13
(14:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:31XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:31TD THT. HambrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 94
- Score
- 6-20
(10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:24XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:53TD TPT. PinkstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 6-27
(6:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston leaps over Cowboys' Edwards over the middle for Pinkston's first TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:47FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 6-30
(5:47) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:19FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-33
(:19) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:37TD CBC. BuckhalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 6-39
(8:37) 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. First career touchdown by Eagles' Buckhalter.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:34XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-40
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:52TD Rodney Thomas IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 5
- Score
- 12-40
(4:52) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 44-R.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:47TD Michael WileyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 11
- Score
- 18-40
(:47) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 32-M.Wiley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 2Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.61 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4C. Stoerner · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5Rodney Thomas II · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 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. Pinkston — PHI · Receiving
T. Pinkston posted the highest total EPA (+6.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.19 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.16 EPA): T. Hambrick — (10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.61 total EPA
Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 26.9% completion · -0.83 EPA/play · -21.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.198 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.2% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.467 | +0.170 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.236 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 64.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 17 drives, -17.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 17 drives, +1.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Hambrick
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
- Dallas Cowboys — Rodney Thomas II (C. Stoerner pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Michael Wiley (C. Stoerner pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) 6-T.Seder 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 6-T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 26–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:31) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 94 (Q2 10:31); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:24) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q2 6:53); Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. First career touchdown by Eagles' Buckhalter.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:34) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 12–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 44-R.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 32-M.Wiley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) 7-S.Landeta punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 83-W.McGarity to DAL 38 for no gain (58-I.Reese). FUMBLES (58-I.Reese), touched at DAL 38, RECOVERED by PHI-42-R.Cook at DAL 30.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 4-M.Knorr punts 44 yards to PHI 17, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 30-B.Mitchell to PHI 20 for 3 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), RECOVERED by DAL-32-M.Wiley at PHI 20.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-M.Knorr punts 44 yards to PHI 29, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 30-B.Mitchell to DAL 17 for 54 yards (43-I.Reese). Eagles' #30 Mitchell tripped over Cowboys' #4 Knorr before being tackled by #43 Ree
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 4-M.Knorr punts 44 yards to PHI 17, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 30-B.Mitchell to PHI 20 for 3 yards (52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), RECOVERED by DAL-32-M.Wiley at PHI 20.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) 7-S.Landeta punts 38 yards to DAL 38, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 83-W.McGarity to DAL 38 for no gain (58-I.Reese). FUMBLES (58-I.Reese), touched at DAL 38, RECOVERED by PHI-42-R.Cook at DAL 30.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — 4-M.Knorr kicks 67 yards from DAL 30 to PHI 3. 30-B.Mitchell to PHI 20 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DAL-21-L.Scott at PHI 20. 21-L.Scott to PHI 20 for no gain (82-D.Douglas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 13:36 · PHI 24 · Score 3-0
(13:36) 6-T.Seder 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 8:26 · PHI 24 · Score 6-0
(8:26) 6-T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 3:56 · DAL 10 · Score 6-6
(3:56) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 3:49 · DAL 2 · Score 6-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:38 · DAL 17 · Score 6-13
(14:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:31 · DAL 2 · Score 6-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · PHI 94 · Score 6-20
(10:31) 42-T.Hambrick right end to DAL 6 for no gain (56-M.Caldwell). FUMBLES (56-M.Caldwell), RECOVERED by PHI-43-D.Moore at DAL 10. 43-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 10:24 · DAL 2 · Score 6-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · DAL 10 · Score 6-27
(6:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston leaps over Cowboys' Edwards over the middle for Pinkston's first TD. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 5:47 · DAL 22 · Score 6-30
(5:47) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · DAL 2 · Score 6-33
(:19) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 8:37 · DAL 3 · Score 6-39
(8:37) 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. First career touchdown by Eagles' Buckhalter. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 8:34 · DAL 2 · Score 6-40
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · PHI 5 · Score 12-40
(4:52) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 44-R.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:47 · PHI 11 · Score 18-40
(:47) 5-C.Stoerner pass to 32-M.Wiley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Pinkston (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2001-09-30?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 40-18 in Week 3, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 26; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 12, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 18, Philadelphia Eagles 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 3:56) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 14:38) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q2 10:31) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 6:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q3 8:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Thomas (C. Stoerner pass) (Q4 4:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Wiley (C. Stoerner pass) (Q4 0:47) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q1 13:36, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q1 8:26, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 5:47, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 42.4% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.61 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 26.9% completion, -0.83 EPA per dropback, -21.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
T. Pinkston (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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