Cowboys 14–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2002

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

A. Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 20–14 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Austin Bryant
Top passer: P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play: (:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15…
Game date: 2002-12-29

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 20–14 on 2002-12-29. Austin Bryant posted a game-high +9.11 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	0	7	0	0	14
Washington Commanders	7	10	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 39

+1WAS 2

WAS 85

+3DAL 20

WAS 46

+1WAS 2

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:25TD
KWK. Watson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
0-6
(12:25) 32-K.Watson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:19XP
JCJ. Cortez
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:56TD
PRP. Ramsey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 39
Score
6-7
(:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:42XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:48TD
CHC. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 85
Score
7-13
(7:48) 7-C.Hutchinson sacked at DAL 5 for -10 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:41XP
JCJ. Cortez
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-14
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:27FG
JCJ. Cortez
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
7-17
(:27) 8-J.Cortez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:36FG
JCJ. Cortez
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
7-20
(8:36) 8-J.Cortez 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:17TD
Austin Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 46
Score
13-20
(3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:10XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-20
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
2D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3Delontae Scott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
5W. Rasby · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6J. McKie · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8J. Whalen · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.18 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

Austin Bryant — DAL · Receiving

Austin Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+9.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.

Austin Bryant's top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.41 EPA): P. Ramsey — (:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -12.52 total EPA
C. Hutchinson (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -14.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.360	-0.223
Offensive success rate	37.7%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.472	-0.368
Rush EPA/play	-0.507	-0.136
Defensive EPA/play	+0.223	+0.360
Defensive success rate	58.0%	62.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -24.82 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -19.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — K. Watson (Q2 12:25)
Dallas Cowboys — P. Ramsey (Q2 0:56)
Washington Commanders — C. Hutchinson (Q3 7:48)
Dallas Cowboys — Austin Bryant (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q4 3:17)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — J. Cortez (Q3 0:27)
Washington Commanders — J. Cortez (Q4 8:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) 32-K.Watson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:19) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 39 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:42) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 85 (Q3 7:48); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 7:41) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 8-J.Cortez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) 8-J.Cortez 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 46 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:10) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.7% · EPA -9.41]
Washington Commanders (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at DAL 20 for -8 yards (24-T.Dixon). FUMBLES (24-T.Dixon), RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Myers at DAL 20. 94-M.Myers to DAL 23 for 3 yards (11-P.Ramsey). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) 7-C.Hutchinson sacked at DAL 5 for -10 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.95]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:04) — (14:04) 7-C.Hutchinson sacked at DAL 24 for -9 yards (97-R.Wynn). FUMBLES (97-R.Wynn), touched at DAL 24, RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at DAL 25. 56-L.Arrington to DAL 24 for 1 yard (7-C.Hutchinson [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.62]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Dixon at DAL 12. 24-T.Dixon to DAL 12 for no gain (87-R.Gardner). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.38]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.7% · EPA -9.41]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +6.95]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) 7-C.Hutchinson sacked at DAL 5 for -10 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.95]
Washington Commanders (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at DAL 20 for -8 yards (24-T.Dixon). FUMBLES (24-T.Dixon), RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Myers at DAL 20. 94-M.Myers to DAL 23 for 3 yards (11-P.Ramsey). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.78]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:25 · DAL 5 · Score 0-6
(12:25) 32-K.Watson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:19 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · DAL 39 · Score 6-7
(:56) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 89-Z.Flemister INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 15. 31-Ro.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · WAS 85 · Score 7-13
(7:48) 7-C.Hutchinson sacked at DAL 5 for -10 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at DAL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:41 · DAL 2 · Score 7-14
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:27 · DAL 4 · Score 7-17
(:27) 8-J.Cortez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 8:36 · DAL 20 · Score 7-20
(8:36) 8-J.Cortez 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · WAS 46 · Score 13-20
(3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · WAS 2 · Score 14-20
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Austin Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2002-12-29?

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-14 in Week 17, 2002.

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

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 14, Washington Commanders 20.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Watson (Q2 12:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Ramsey (Q2 0:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Hutchinson (Q3 7:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Bryant (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q4 3:17) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q3 0:27, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q4 8:36, 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?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -12.52 total passing EPA. C. Hutchinson (Dallas Cowboys), 38.7% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -14.65 total passing EPA.

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

Austin Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:17) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 88-A.Bryant for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

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

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

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