Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 24–7 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Glenn
- Top passer
- J. Blake
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at…
- Game date
- 2003-10-05
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–7 on 2003-10-05. T. Glenn posted a game-high +7.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy.
(2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina
(3:38) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Coleman). Sacked while rolling right after fake handoff. Second time in team history the Cowboys have recorded two safeties in one game ... last time vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 19, 1972
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:41TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 51
- Score
- 0-6
(3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:33XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:54TD BGB. GilmorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 24
- Score
- 6-7
(1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:52XP TDT. DuncanPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 7-13
(13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:48TD BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:22FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-17
(2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:33FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 7-20
(10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:51Safety JBJ. BlakePoints+2
- Yard line
- DAL 99
- Score
- 7-22
(6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:38Safety JBJ. BlakePoints+2
- Yard line
- DAL 99
- Score
- 7-24
(3:38) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Coleman). Sacked while rolling right after fake handoff. Second time in team history the Cowboys have recorded two safeties in one game ... last time vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 19, 1972
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 2J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 3F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5B. Gilmore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 6A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 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
T. Glenn — DAL · Receiving
T. Glenn posted the highest total EPA (+7.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.86 EPA per play.
T. Glenn's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
Biggest single play (-4.51 EPA): J. Blake — (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 42. 31-R.Williams to ARI 19 for 39 yards (19-N.Poole). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, decl
Quarterback report card
J. Blake led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.254 | +0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.392 | -0.282 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -11.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +2.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Gilmore (J. Blake pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryder Anderson (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 51 (Q1 3:41); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 3:33) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q1 1:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 1:52) — 6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 13:48) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 99 (Q3 3:38).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn to ARI 29 for 22 yards (21-R.Hill). Pass caught curl right side.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:33) — 4-T.Gowin kicks 64 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 6. 33-J.Scobey pushed ob at DAL 31 for 63 yards (25-J.Powell). Return right sideline.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 44 for 13 yards (41-T.Newman). Pass complete middle.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 86-B.Gilmore INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 42. 31-R.Williams to ARI 19 for 39 yards (19-N.Poole). Penalty on ARI-75-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, decl
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:42) — (9:42) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 31-M.Shipp INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Singleton at ARI 39. 51-A.Singleton to ARI 38 for 1 yard (31-M.Shipp). X-rays on Emmitt Smith's shoulder are negative; he will not re
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:41 · ARI 51 · Score 0-6
(3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:33 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · DAL 24 · Score 6-7
(1:54) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-B.Gilmore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete right side of the end zone. Gilmore's first NFL catch and touchdown. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 1:52 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
6-T.Duncan extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:53 · ARI 18 · Score 7-13
(13:53) 17-Q.Carter pass to 20-R.Anderson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after fake handoff; toss caught left flat. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+1) — Q2 13:48 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. First touchdown for Anderson as a Dallas Cowboy. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:22 · ARI 15 · Score 7-17
(2:22) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:33 · ARI 18 · Score 7-20
(10:33) 3-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q3 6:51 · DAL 99 · Score 7-22
(6:51) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-L.Glover). first safety by Dallas since Oct. 1, 2000 vs. Carolina - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q3 3:38 · DAL 99 · Score 7-24
(3:38) 11-J.Blake sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Coleman). Sacked while rolling right after fake handoff. Second time in team history the Cowboys have recorded two safeties in one game
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.
- T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-10-05?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-7 in Week 5, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 7, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q1 3:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Gilmore (J. Blake pass) (Q1 1:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Anderson (Q. Carter pass) (Q2 13:53) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 2:22, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 10:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 38.9% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 60.6% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (3:41) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flea-flicker; Hambrick took handoff up middle and then pitched back to Carter..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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