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NFL · Week 9 · November 2, 2003 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2003 Week 9 Recap

Cowboys defeat Commanders 21–14 in Week 9

T.Glenn led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 14–21 Week 9 finish.

Washington Commanders 14 3–5
Final 14–21
Dallas Cowboys 21 6–2 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
14–21
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–7 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Q. Carter
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Glenn
Game date
November 2, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Patrick Johnson
    Patrick Johnson 3 REC · 55 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Jacobs 1 REC · 19 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Coles 4 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Glenn 6 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Bryant
    Austin Bryant 5 REC · 52 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Galloway 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 21–14 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Glenn
Top passer
Q. Carter
Biggest EPA play
(9:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at DAL 36. 26-…
Game date
2003-11-02

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 21–14 on 2003-11-02. T. Glenn posted a game-high +7.44 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders6008014
Dallas Cowboys0777021

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 8:43TD
    LCL. Coles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 7
    Score
    6-0

    (8:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:14TD
    THT. Hambrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-6

    (7:14) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:06XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-7

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

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 6:49TD
    THT. Hambrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    6-13

    (6:49) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. This is the second two-touchdown game of Hambrick's career. He also scored two touchdowns on Nov. 22, 2001 vs. Denver.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 6:45XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-14

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

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:29TD
    TGT. Glenn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 19
    Score
    6-20

    (11:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter avoids heavy pressure off a naked bootleg right; Glenn caught the ball at the Washington 11 right side and avoided two tackles to the end zone.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:21XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-21

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

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:33TD
    TJT. Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 19
    Score
    12-21

    (2:33) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 86-T.Jacobs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:30Safety
    PRP. Ramsey

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    14-21

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Patrick JohnsonPatrick Johnson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Austin BryantAustin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Jacobs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 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 (+7.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

T. Glenn's top snap (-5.11 EPA): (9:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at DAL 36. 26-I.Ohalete to DAL 6 for 30 yards (17-Q.Carter). Return down 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) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.54 total EPA
  • P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.086-0.011
Offensive success rate38.4%40.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.192+0.010
Rush EPA/play+0.135-0.091
Defensive EPA/play+0.011+0.086
Defensive success rate59.3%61.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -1.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -6.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — L. Coles (P. Ramsey pass) (Q1 8:43)
  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick (Q2 7:14)
  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Hambrick (Q3 6:49)
  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 11:29)
  • Washington Commanders — T. Jacobs (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 7:06) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 6:49); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 6:45) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q4 11:29); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 11:21) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 19 (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 86-T.Jacobs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 42-T.Hambrick up the middle to WAS 28 for 3 yards (54-J.Trotter). FUMBLES (54-J.Trotter), RECOVERED by WAS-54-J.Trotter at WAS 28. 54-J.Trotter to WAS 28 for no gain (42-T.Hambrick). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -3.84]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at DAL 36. 26-I.Ohalete to DAL 6 for 30 yards (17-Q.Carter). Return down left sideline. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.11]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) PENALTY on WAS-58-A.Pierce, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 2 yards, enforced at WAS 4 - No Play. Dallas lined up for a field goal attempt; whistle blew before the kick. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.20]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 42-T.Hambrick left end to DAL 48 for 12 yards (41-M.Bowen). FUMBLES (41-M.Bowen), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at WAS 48. 56-L.Arrington to WAS 41 for -7 yards (84-J.Galloway). Play Challen [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.29]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at DAL 36. 26-I.Ohalete to DAL 6 for 30 yards (17-Q.Carter). Return down left sideline. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.11]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-P.Johnson pushed ob at DAL 19 for 31 yards (21-D.Ross; 28-D.Woodson). Pass complete left sideline. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +4.04]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 42-T.Hambrick up the middle to WAS 28 for 3 yards (54-J.Trotter). FUMBLES (54-J.Trotter), RECOVERED by WAS-54-J.Trotter at WAS 28. 54-J.Trotter to WAS 28 for no gain (42-T.Hambrick). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -3.84]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 45 for -14 yards (28-D.Woodson). Penalty on WAS-60-C.Samuels, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:43 · DAL 7 · Score 6-0
    (8:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 7:14 · WAS 2 · Score 6-6
    (7:14) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 7:06 · WAS 2 · Score 6-7
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:49 · WAS 1 · Score 6-13
    (6:49) 42-T.Hambrick left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. This is the second two-touchdown game of Hambrick's career. He also scored two touchdowns on Nov. 22, 2001 vs. Denver.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:45 · WAS 2 · Score 6-14
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:29 · WAS 19 · Score 6-20
    (11:29) 17-Q.Carter pass to 83-T.Glenn for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter avoids heavy pressure off a naked bootleg right; Glenn caught the ball at the Washington 11 right side and avoided two tackles to
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:21 · WAS 2 · Score 6-21
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:33 · DAL 19 · Score 12-21
    (2:33) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 86-T.Jacobs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 2:30 · DAL 2 · Score 14-21
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2003-11-02?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 21-14 in Week 9, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Washington Commanders 14, Dallas Cowboys 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Coles (P. Ramsey pass) (Q1 8:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q2 7:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Hambrick (Q3 6:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 11:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Jacobs (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:33) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 48.6% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.54 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 45.7% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.11 EPA): (9:27) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at DAL 36. 26-I.Ohalete to DAL 6 for 30 yards (17-Q.Carter). Return down left sideline..

Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W