Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 10–6 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 6–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Bryant
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:46) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 29 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-G.Ellis and 90-E.Ogbog…
- Game date
- 2003-11-09
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills 10–6 on 2003-11-09. Austin Bryant posted a game-high +3.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 2
J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 3
J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 4
E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 5

David Moore · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 6
T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 7

De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8
A. Murrell · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.68 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.04 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 (+3.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.54 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (3:46) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 29 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-G.Ellis and 90-E.Ogbogu). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), RECOVERED by DAL-59-D.Nguyen at DAL 30. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 30 for no gain (70-T.Teag
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -17.76 total EPA
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.455 | -0.315 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 65.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.21, Dallas Cowboys -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -16.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -14.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — De'Vondre Campbell Sr. (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 17-Q.Carter pass to 86-D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:19) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 29 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-G.Ellis and 90-E.Ogbogu). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), RECOVERED by DAL-59-D.Nguyen at DAL 30. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 30 for no gain (70-T.Teag
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 24 for -6 yards (90-E.Ogbogu). FUMBLES (90-E.Ogbogu), RECOVERED by DAL-97-L.Glover at BUF 24. 97-L.Glover to BUF 24 for no gain (61-M.Pucillo).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) 20-T.Henry left end to DAL 48 for 12 yards (27-M.Edwards). PENALTY on DAL-27-M.Edwards, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 48.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 84-J.Galloway (26-A.Winfield). Pass was knocked away at the Buffalo 25 right side of the field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at DAL 29 for -4 yards (sack split by 98-G.Ellis and 90-E.Ogbogu). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), RECOVERED by DAL-59-D.Nguyen at DAL 30. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 30 for no gain (70-T.Teag
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 24 for -6 yards (90-E.Ogbogu). FUMBLES (90-E.Ogbogu), RECOVERED by DAL-97-L.Glover at BUF 24. 97-L.Glover to BUF 24 for no gain (61-M.Pucillo).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 84-J.Galloway (26-A.Winfield). Pass was knocked away at the Buffalo 25 right side of the field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:24 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(:24) 17-Q.Carter pass to 86-D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:51 · DAL 23 · Score 3-7
(10:51) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:33 · DAL 11 · Score 6-7
(:33) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 13:10 · BUF 33 · Score 6-10
(13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
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.
- Austin Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-11-09?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills 10-6 in Week 10, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 6, Dallas Cowboys 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Campbell (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 0:24) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 10:51, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:33, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 13:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 43.6% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -17.76 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 45.5% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys?
Austin Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Dallas Cowboys won 10-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W