Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 23–21 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 7–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Staley
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOW…
- Game date
- 2003-10-12
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23–21 on 2003-10-12. D. Staley posted a game-high +6.88 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a touchdown was Dec. 19, 1999 when Henry Jones of Buffalo recorded a 37-yard touchdown return.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(10:25) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:17) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(4:08) 42-T.Hambrick left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD reception by Staley is the longest of his career.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(14:15) 3-B.Cundiff 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(4:21) 28-C.Buckhalter up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Run left before spinning back toward the middle at the Phildadelphia 22.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(1:14) 3-B.Cundiff 28 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 15:00TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 30
- Score
- 0-6
2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a touchdown was Dec. 19, 1999 when Henry Jones of Buffalo recorded a 37-yard touchdown return.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 14:57XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:25TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 6-7
(10:25) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:20XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:17FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 33
- Score
- 7-10
(:17) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:08TD THT. HambrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 7-16
(4:08) 42-T.Hambrick left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:00XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:09TD DSD. StaleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 52
- Score
- 13-17
(3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD reception by Staley is the longest of his career.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 2:56XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:15FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 4
- Score
- 14-20
(14:15) 3-B.Cundiff 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:21TD CBC. BuckhalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 20-20
(4:21) 28-C.Buckhalter up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Run left before spinning back toward the middle at the Phildadelphia 22.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:14XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:14FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 9
- Score
- 21-23
(1:14) 3-B.Cundiff 28 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).
- 1D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 2J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 3T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
- 5F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 6A. Cason · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 7B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 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
D. Staley — PHI · Receiving
D. Staley posted the highest total EPA (+6.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.29 EPA per play.
D. Staley's top snap (+5.13 EPA): (3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD reception by Staley is the l
Biggest single play (+6.18 EPA): D. Akers — 2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.50 total EPA
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -3.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.113 | +0.031 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.197 | -0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.08, Dallas Cowboys +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.08 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.06 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +5.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +6.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- 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 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 30 (Q1 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 14:57) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 10:25) — (10:25) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:20) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 33 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) 42-T.Hambrick left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 4:00) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 52 (Q3 3:09); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 3-B.Cundiff 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) 28-C.Buckhalter up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Run left before spinning back toward the middle at the Phildadelphia 22.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 4:14) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 3-B.Cundiff 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:55) — (:55) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 43 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-D.Coakley and 31-R.Williams). FUMBLES (52-D.Coakley), RECOVERED by DAL-97-L.Glover at PHI 43. Coakley caused the fumble.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — 2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway to PHI 18 for 19 yards (26-L.Sheppard). Pass complete middle; Todd Pinkston of Philadelphia has a knee injury, his return is doubtful.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:14) — 2-D.Akers kicks 64 yards from PHI 30 to DAL 6. 87-Z.Smith to PHI 40 for 54 yards (26-L.Sheppard; 32-M.Lewis). Return right side of the field.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD receptio
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — 2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD receptio
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) 28-C.Buckhalter up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Run left before spinning back toward the middle at the Phildadelphia 22.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant to PHI 27 for 49 yards (26-L.Sheppard). Pass complete left side of the field. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PHI 30 · Score 0-6
2-D.Akers kicks onside 7 yards from PHI 30 to PHI 37. 89-R.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Recovered the ball left side of the field. The last time a kickoff was returned for 37 or fewer yards for a - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 14:57 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:25 · DAL 5 · Score 6-7
(10:25) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 10:20 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · PHI 33 · Score 7-10
(:17) 3-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:08 · PHI 1 · Score 7-16
(4:08) 42-T.Hambrick left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:00 · PHI 2 · Score 7-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · DAL 52 · Score 13-17
(3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The 52-yard TD receptio - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · DAL 2 · Score 14-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · PHI 4 · Score 14-20
(14:15) 3-B.Cundiff 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · DAL 20 · Score 20-20
(4:21) 28-C.Buckhalter up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Run left before spinning back toward the middle at the Phildadelphia 22. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 4:14 · DAL 2 · Score 21-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · PHI 9 · Score 21-23
(1:14) 3-B.Cundiff 28 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.
- D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-10-12?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-21 in Week 6, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 21, Dallas Cowboys 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (Q1 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q2 10:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q3 4:08) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 3:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q4 4:21) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 35.5% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.50 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 53.8% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -3.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.13 EPA): (3:09) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb forced to roll right before throwing right sideline; ball caught at the Dallas 45 before turning up field. The.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Dallas Cowboys won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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