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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2003 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2003 Week 12 Recap

Cowboys defeat Panthers 24–20 in Week 12

Shi Smith led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 20–24 Week 12 finish.

Carolina Panthers 20 8–3
Final 20–24
Dallas Cowboys 24 8–3 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
20–24
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Q. Carter
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Game date
November 23, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 4 REC · 73 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 2 REC · 58 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Delhomme 9/28 · 169 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • J.Galloway 3 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 5 REC · 74 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Carter 29/48 · 254 YDS · 2 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 24–20 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Top passer
Q. Carter
Biggest EPA play
(10:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams (90-E.Ogbogu) at CAR 41. 31-R.Will…
Game date
2003-11-23

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 24–20 on 2003-11-23. Shi Smith posted a game-high +6.20 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers3773020
Dallas Cowboys100140024

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 12:38FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 6
    Score
    0-3

    (12:38) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 4:52FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 27
    Score
    3-3

    (4:52) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 1:57TD
    JGJ. Galloway

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 24
    Score
    3-9

    (1:57) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pump fake before completing the pass 6 yards deep middle of the end zone.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 1:50XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    3-10

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

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:11TD
    Shaquan Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    9-10

    (2:11) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:09XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    10-10

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:32TD
    Jimmori Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 5
    Score
    10-16

    (9:32) 17-Q.Carter pass to 85-J.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:26XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:30TD
    BHB. Hoover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    16-17

    (7:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 45-B.Hoover for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:27XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    17-17

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 4:25TD
    ACA. Cason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    17-23

    (4:25) 23-A.Cason left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to Anderson who pitched back to Cason.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 4:15XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    17-24

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

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:51FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 16
    Score
    20-24

    (3:51) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  5. 5Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.40 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.84 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Shi Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (6:03) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 24 for 42 yards (41-T.Newman). Deep out right sideline.

Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): J. Delhomme — (10:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams (90-E.Ogbogu) at CAR 41. 31-R.Williams to CAR 11 for 30 yards (69-J.Gross). Pass tipped at line of scrimmage by Ogbogu; Return left sideline.

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) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.40 total EPA
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 32.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.068-0.055
Offensive success rate43.0%40.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.069+0.126
Rush EPA/play-0.134-0.286
Defensive EPA/play+0.055+0.068
Defensive success rate60.0%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.07, Dallas Cowboys -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -5.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -5.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 1:57)
  • Shaquan DavisCarolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q2 2:11)
  • Jimmori RobinsonDallas Cowboys — Jimmori Robinson (Q. Carter pass) (Q3 9:32)
  • Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 7:30)
  • Dallas Cowboys — A. Cason (Q3 4:25)

Field goals

  • Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q1 12:38)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 4:52)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 3:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q1 12:38) — (12:38) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q1 1:57); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 1:50) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:09) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q3 9:32) — (9:32) 17-Q.Carter pass to 85-J.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 9:26) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 45-B.Hoover for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 7:27) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 23-A.Cason left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to Anderson who pitched back to Cason.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:15) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 24 for 42 yards (41-T.Newman). Deep out right sideline. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.82]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams (90-E.Ogbogu) at CAR 41. 31-R.Williams to CAR 11 for 30 yards (69-J.Gross). Pass tipped at line of scrimmage by Ogbogu; Return left sideline. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.09]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 23-A.Cason left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to Anderson who pitched back to Cason. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.51]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 48 yards to DAL 46, Center-56-J.Kyle, fair catch by 84-J.Galloway. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +0.07]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad. PENALTY on DAL-31-R.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DAL 35 - No Play. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.52]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams (90-E.Ogbogu) at CAR 41. 31-R.Williams to CAR 11 for 30 yards (69-J.Gross). Pass tipped at line of scrimmage by Ogbogu; Return left sideline. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 68 yards from DAL 30 to CAR 2. 32-R.Smart to CAR 18 for 16 yards (56-B.James). FUMBLES (56-B.James), RECOVERED by DAL-81-J.Whalen at CAR 18. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.57]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pump fake before completing the pass 6 yards deep middle of the end zone. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.95]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad. PENALTY on DAL-31-R.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DAL 35 - No Play. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.52]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 12:38 · CAR 6 · Score 0-3
    (12:38) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  2. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 4:52 · DAL 27 · Score 3-3
    (4:52) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · CAR 24 · Score 3-9
    (1:57) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pump fake before completing the pass 6 yards deep middle of the end zone.
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:50 · CAR 2 · Score 3-10
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:11 · DAL 1 · Score 9-10
    (2:11) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:09 · DAL 2 · Score 10-10
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:32 · CAR 5 · Score 10-16
    (9:32) 17-Q.Carter pass to 85-J.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:26 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:30 · DAL 1 · Score 16-17
    (7:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 45-B.Hoover for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 7:27 · DAL 2 · Score 17-17
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:25 · CAR 16 · Score 17-23
    (4:25) 23-A.Cason left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to Anderson who pitched back to Cason.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:15 · CAR 2 · Score 17-24
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:51 · DAL 16 · Score 20-24
    (3:51) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

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.
  • Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-11-23?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 24-20 in Week 12, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Dallas Cowboys 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Galloway (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 1:57) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 2:11) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Robinson (Q. Carter pass) (Q3 9:32) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 7:30) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cason (Q3 4:25) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 12:38, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 4:52, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 3:51, 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), 60.4% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.40 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 32.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (6:03) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to DAL 24 for 42 yards (41-T.Newman). Deep out right sideline..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Dallas Cowboys won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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