Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 14–13 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- Q. Carter
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-…
- Game date
- 2002-10-13
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 14–13 on 2002-10-13. J. Galloway posted a game-high +4.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone.
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longest of Carter's career and second longest of Galloway's career.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:03TD BHB. HooverPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 6-0
(:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:00XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:40FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 33
- Score
- 10-0
(1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:53FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 27
- Score
- 13-0
(4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:08TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 80
- Score
- 13-6
(4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longest of Carter's career and second longest of Galloway's career.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:55XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 13-13
(1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:56XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4K. Rambo · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5K. Hankton · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6R. Swinton · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 7C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
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Delontae Scott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 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
J. Galloway — DAL · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+4.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+7.47 EPA): (4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longest of Carter's career
Biggest single play (-8.33 EPA): Q. Carter — (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
Quarterback report card
Q. Carter led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
- R. Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 17 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.08, Dallas Cowboys -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -6.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -8.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover (R. Peete pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Austin Bryant (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — S. Graham
- Carolina Panthers — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 0:00) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q4 4:53) — (4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 80 (Q4 4:08); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:55) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q4 1:03); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:56) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 16-C.Weinke pass to 87-M.Muhammad to DAL 32 for 9 yards (20-D.Ross).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 16-C.Weinke pass to 88-K.Hankton to DAL 41 for 22 yards (24-T.Dixon).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 85-D.Scott to CAR 20 for 10 yards (27-D.Grant). Pass complete middle.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 82-T.McGee INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at CAR 17. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 38 for 21 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Fields to DAL 32 for 30 yards (22-E.Smith).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longes
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 17-Q.Carter sacked at DAL 49 for -10 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-96-A.Wallace at DAL 41. Penalty on DAL-79-M.McFadden, Offensive Holding, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:03 · DAL 25 · Score 6-0
(:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 45-B.Hoover for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the Dallas 4 before running into the end zone. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 1:40 · DAL 33 · Score 10-0
(1:40) 11-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:53 · DAL 27 · Score 13-0
(4:53) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · CAR 80 · Score 13-6
(4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown pass was the longes - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · CAR 2 · Score 13-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:03 · CAR 24 · Score 13-13
(1:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown deep post middle. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · CAR 2 · Score 13-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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.
- J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2002-10-13?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 14-13 in Week 6, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, Dallas Cowboys 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (R. Peete pass) (Q1 0:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 4:08) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Bryant (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 1:03) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q3 1:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q4 4:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 35.7% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 52.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+7.47 EPA): (4:08) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was tipped by Grant at the Carolina 48 before falling into Galloway's hands at the Carolina 35. The touchdown.
Was Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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