Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 20–13 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 13–7 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Wiley
- Top passer
- R. Leaf
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:03) 4-M.Knorr Aborted. 95-R.Chevrier FUMBLES at ATL 19, recovered by DAL-6-T.Seder at A…
- Game date
- 2001-11-11
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 20–13 on 2001-11-11, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 13–7 halftime lead. Michael Wiley posted a game-high +5.33 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(4:52) 6-T.Seder 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(2:03) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:55.)
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(10:51) 6-T.Seder 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:00) 16-R.Leaf pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
4-J.Feely kicks onside 13 yards from ATL 30 to ATL 43. RECOVERED by ATL-37-D.Vaughn.
(10:38) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(5:28) 11-D.Johnson pass to 85-B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:14) 4-J.Feely 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:52FG TST. SederPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 3-0
(4:52) 6-T.Seder 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:03TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 3-6
(2:03) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:55.)
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:55XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:51FG TST. SederPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 21
- Score
- 6-7
(10:51) 6-T.Seder 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:00TD Josh HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 12-7
(1:00) 16-R.Leaf pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:55XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-7
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 15:00XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 13-7
4-J.Feely kicks onside 13 yards from ATL 30 to ATL 43. RECOVERED by ATL-37-D.Vaughn.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:38FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 13-10
(10:38) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:28TD BKB. KozlowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 13-16
(5:28) 11-D.Johnson pass to 85-B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:20XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:14FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 13-20
(1:14) 4-J.Feely 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 2
Dyontae Johnson · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 3R. Leaf · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.80 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5
Mazi Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 6D. Chiaverini · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8J. Huggins · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 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
Michael Wiley — DAL · Rushing
Michael Wiley posted the highest total EPA (+5.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Michael Wiley's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (1:53) 32-M.Wiley right end to ATL 3 for 58 yards (33-A.Ambrose).
Biggest single play (-5.36 EPA): M. Knorr — (1:03) 4-M.Knorr Aborted. 95-R.Chevrier FUMBLES at ATL 19, recovered by DAL-6-T.Seder at ATL 45. 6-T.Seder to DAL 49 for -6 yards (54-C.Draft).
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) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.80 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 14 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -2.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.100 | -0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 62.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -3.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Josh Harris (R. Leaf pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Kozlowski (Dyontae Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 6-T.Seder 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q1 2:03) — (2:03) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:55.); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 1:55) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 6-T.Seder 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 16-R.Leaf pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:55) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–1. Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 30 (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Feely kicks onside 13 yards from ATL 30 to ATL 43. RECOVERED by ATL-37-D.Vaughn.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) 11-D.Johnson pass to 85-B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:20) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 4-J.Feely 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 4-M.Knorr punts 53 yards to ATL 11, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 21-D.Gordon pushed ob at DAL 15 for 74 yards (33-J.Bell).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 4-M.Knorr Aborted. 95-R.Chevrier FUMBLES at ATL 19, recovered by DAL-6-T.Seder at ATL 45. 6-T.Seder to DAL 49 for -6 yards (54-C.Draft).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 32-M.Wiley right end to ATL 3 for 58 yards (33-A.Ambrose).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) 7-M.Vick up the middle to DAL 33 for 1 yard (43-I.Reese). FUMBLES (43-I.Reese), touched at DAL 35, RECOVERED by DAL-28-D.Woodson at DAL 49.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 4-M.Knorr Aborted. 95-R.Chevrier FUMBLES at ATL 19, recovered by DAL-6-T.Seder at ATL 45. 6-T.Seder to DAL 49 for -6 yards (54-C.Draft).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 32-M.Wiley right end to ATL 3 for 58 yards (33-A.Ambrose).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) 7-M.Vick up the middle to DAL 33 for 1 yard (43-I.Reese). FUMBLES (43-I.Reese), touched at DAL 35, RECOVERED by DAL-28-D.Woodson at DAL 49.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 43-M.Smith left tackle pushed ob at DAL 2 for 26 yards (31-G.Teague).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:52 · ATL 10 · Score 3-0
(4:52) 6-T.Seder 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:03 · DAL 9 · Score 3-6
(2:03) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:55.) - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:55 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 10:51 · ATL 21 · Score 6-7
(10:51) 6-T.Seder 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:00 · ATL 3 · Score 12-7
(1:00) 16-R.Leaf pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · ATL 2 · Score 13-7
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · ATL 30 · Score 13-7
4-J.Feely kicks onside 13 yards from ATL 30 to ATL 43. RECOVERED by ATL-37-D.Vaughn. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:38 · DAL 13 · Score 13-10
(10:38) 4-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:28 · DAL 1 · Score 13-16
(5:28) 11-D.Johnson pass to 85-B.Kozlowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · DAL 2 · Score 13-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · DAL 1 · Score 13-20
(1:14) 4-J.Feely 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Michael Wiley (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons on 2001-11-11?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-13 in Week 9, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 1, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 2:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Harris (R. Leaf pass) (Q2 1:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Kozlowski (D. Johnson pass) (Q4 5:28) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q1 4:52, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q2 10:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 10:38, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
R. Leaf (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.80 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 28.6% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
Michael Wiley (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.33 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (1:53) 32-M.Wiley right end to ATL 3 for 58 yards (33-A.Ambrose)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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