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NFL · Week 10 · November 9, 2003 · 10 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2003 Week 10 Recap

Cowboys defeat Bills 10–6 in Week 10

Austin Bryant led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 6–10 Week 10 finish.

Buffalo Bills 6 4–5
Final 6–10
Dallas Cowboys 10 7–2 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
6–10
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 6–7 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
Austin Bryant
Game date
November 9, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • E.Moulds +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Austin Bryant
    Austin Bryant 3 REC · 21 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 3 REC · 24 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Galloway 2 REC · 30 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3T
Buffalo Bills060006
Dallas Cowboys7030010

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 0:24TD
    De'Vondre Campbell Sr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    0-6

    (:24) 17-Q.Carter pass to 86-D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 0:19XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 10:51FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 23
    Score
    3-7

    (10:51) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:33FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 11
    Score
    6-7

    (:33) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 13:10FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 33
    Score
    6-10

    (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Austin BryantAustin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5David MooreDavid Moore · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7De'Vondre Campbell Sr.De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8A. 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.

Austin Bryant

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.

StatBuffalo BillsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.208-0.168
Offensive success rate34.6%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 rate61.2%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

  • De'Vondre Campbell Sr.Dallas Cowboys — De'Vondre Campbell Sr. (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 0:24)

Field goals

  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 10:51)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 0:33)
  • Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q3 13:10)
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 [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.54]
  • 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). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.04]
  • 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. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.45]
  • 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. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.63]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.46]
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 [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.54]
  • 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). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.04]
  • 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. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.63]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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