Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 17–6 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 14–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:53) 28-C.Martin left end to DAL 11 for 9 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams)…
- Game date
- 2003-09-28
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 17–6 on 2003-09-28. J. Galloway posted a game-high +8.29 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(9:02) 6-D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:15) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 88-A.Bryant. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(:53) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(5:33) 3-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:02FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 0-3
(9:02) 6-D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:52TD THT. HambrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 31
- Score
- 6-3
(12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:43XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 13-3
(:15) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 88-A.Bryant. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:11XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:53FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 14-6
(:53) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:33FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 17-6
(5:33) 3-B.Cundiff 26 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).
- 1J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.90 EPA/play
- 3Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 6Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7
Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 8Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +1.67 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.06 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 (+8.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (7:10) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to NYJ 7 for 42 yards (24-R.Mickens).
Biggest single play (-4.29 EPA): Chandler Martin — (1:53) 28-C.Martin left end to DAL 11 for 9 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), touched at DAL 11, RECOVERED by DAL-28-D.Woodson at DAL 0. Touchback. Penalty on NYJ-80-W.Chrebet, Offensive
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.47 total EPA
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.103 | -0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.411 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +8.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -4.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick
- Dallas Cowboys — Austin Bryant (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 6-D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 31 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 12:43) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 0:15); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:11) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q3 0:53) — (:53) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) 3-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 28-C.Martin left end to DAL 11 for 9 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), touched at DAL 11, RECOVERED by DAL-28-D.Woodson at DAL 0. Touchback. Penalty on NYJ-80-W.Chrebet, Offensive
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to NYJ 48 for 2 yards (90-E.Ogbogu, 52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (90-E.Ogbogu), RECOVERED by DAL-51-A.Singleton at NYJ 48. 51-A.Singleton to NYJ 48 for no gain (69-
- New York Jets (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to DAL 30 for 38 yards (41-T.Newman).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at NYJ 36 for 27 yards (38-J.McGraw).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 28-C.Martin left end to DAL 11 for 9 yards (31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (31-R.Williams), touched at DAL 11, RECOVERED by DAL-28-D.Woodson at DAL 0. Touchback. Penalty on NYJ-80-W.Chrebet, Offensive
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 88-A.Bryant. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to NYJ 48 for 2 yards (90-E.Ogbogu, 52-D.Coakley). FUMBLES (90-E.Ogbogu), RECOVERED by DAL-51-A.Singleton at NYJ 48. 51-A.Singleton to NYJ 48 for no gain (69-
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 9:02 · DAL 16 · Score 0-3
(9:02) 6-D.Brien 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · NYJ 31 · Score 6-3
(12:52) 42-T.Hambrick right guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · NYJ 13 · Score 13-3
(:15) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 88-A.Bryant. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:53 · DAL 20 · Score 14-6
(:53) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 5:33 · NYJ 8 · Score 17-6
(5:33) 3-B.Cundiff 26 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.
- J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets on 2003-09-28?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 17-6 in Week 4, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 14, New York Jets 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Jets 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, New York Jets 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q2 12:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Bryant (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 0:15) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 9:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 0:53, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 5:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 70.0% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.47 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 42.3% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
J. Galloway (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (7:10) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to NYJ 7 for 42 yards (24-R.Mickens)..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
New York Jets
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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