Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 19–3 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 3–13 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Toomer
- Top passer
- Josh Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37…
- Game date
- 2003-12-21
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 19–3 on 2003-12-21. A. Toomer posted a game-high +6.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(12:56) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(9:07) 8-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(2:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 82-J.Witten for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The reception was the first touchdown catch and the longest catch of Witten's career.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Harris, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
END QUARTER 2
(10:06) 3-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(11:27) 3-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 12:56FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 0-3
(12:56) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:07FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 26
- Score
- 3-3
(9:07) 8-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:29TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 36
- Score
- 3-9
(2:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 82-J.Witten for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The reception was the first touchdown catch and the longest catch of Witten's career.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:22XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-10
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Harris, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 3-13
END QUARTER 2
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:06FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 3-16
(10:06) 3-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:27FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 31
- Score
- 3-19
(11:27) 3-B.Cundiff 49 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).
- 1A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 2T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.04 EPA/play
- 4Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.00 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.46 EPA/play
- 6Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8D. Tyree · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 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
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+6.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.33 EPA per play.
A. Toomer's top snap (+4.04 EPA): (5:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer pass to 81-A.Toomer to DAL 20 for 40 yards (28-D.Woodson). Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): B. Cundiff — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Harris, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
Josh Palmer led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Josh Palmer (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.82 total EPA- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.5% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.334 | -0.278 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 64.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -1.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -10.71 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
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 NYG 6 (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 8-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 36 (Q1 2:29); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 2:22).
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 3-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) 3-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to NYG 4 for 64 yards (31-I.Charlton). Pass complete deep out right side of the field.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) 3-J.Palmer pass to 20-J.Finn pushed ob at DAL 41 for 25 yards (31-R.Williams). Pass complete left flat before turning up field.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer pass to 85-D.Tyree to NYG 27 for 5 yards (27-M.Edwards). PENALTY on DAL-96-E.Ekuban, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 27.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 82-J.Witten for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The reception was the first touchdown catch and the longest catch of Witten's career.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer right end to DAL 17 for -5 yards (31-R.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:22) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Harris, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer pass to 81-A.Toomer to DAL 20 for 40 yards (28-D.Woodson). Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to NYG 4 for 64 yards (31-I.Charlton). Pass complete deep out right side of the field.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer right end to DAL 17 for -5 yards (31-R.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 12:56 · NYG 6 · Score 0-3
(12:56) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:07 · DAL 26 · Score 3-3
(9:07) 8-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 2:29 · NYG 36 · Score 3-9
(2:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 82-J.Witten for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The reception was the first touchdown catch and the longest catch of Witten's career. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 2:22 · NYG 2 · Score 3-10
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. PENALTY on NYG-37-J.Harris, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 3-13
END QUARTER 2 - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:06 · NYG 3 · Score 3-16
(10:06) 3-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:27 · NYG 31 · Score 3-19
(11:27) 3-B.Cundiff 49 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.
- A. Toomer (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-12-21?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 19-3 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Giants 3, Dallas Cowboys 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 2:29) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 12:56, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 10:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 11:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Josh Palmer (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.82 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 60.7% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (5:28) (Shotgun) 3-J.Palmer pass to 81-A.Toomer to DAL 20 for 40 yards (28-D.Woodson). Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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