Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 35–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-09-12
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 35–17 on 2004-09-12. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +20.38 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(11:05) 3-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:34) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(12:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(10:41) 32-R.Lee left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(6:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(7:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-16-K.Campbell, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:05FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 3-0
(11:05) 3-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:36TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 63
- Score
- 3-6
(11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:26XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:34TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 3-13
(:34) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:30XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:11TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 32
- Score
- 9-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:05XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:33TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 10-20
(12:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:25XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-21
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:41TD Ricky LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 16-21
(10:41) 32-R.Lee left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:36XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:04TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 17-27
(6:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:01XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-28
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:03TD KCK. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 43
- Score
- 17-34
(7:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-16-K.Campbell, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:56XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-35
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +20.38 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.26 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3
Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 4Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 6Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 7Octavian Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.49 EPA/play
- 8K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.11 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. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+20.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +14.26 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.73 EPA/play · +20.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.107 | +0.376 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 54.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.792 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.376 | -0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.7% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.11 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.38 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +9.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +26.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr. (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (V. Testaverde pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ricky Lee
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) 3-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 63 (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 11:26) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:30) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 32 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:05) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 12:25) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 32-R.Lee left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:36) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 6:01) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 43 (Q4 7:03); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:56) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 20-R.Anderson right end to MIN 19 for no gain (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 19. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 19 for no gain (20-R.Anderson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) 1-M.McBriar FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 24. 1-M.McBriar pass incomplete. PENALTY on DAL-1-M.McBriar, Intentional Grounding, 22 yards, enforced at MIN 6.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Bryant to MIN 45 for 22 yards (21-C.Chavous).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 20-R.Anderson right end to MIN 19 for no gain (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 19. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 19 for no gain (20-R.Anderson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) 1-M.McBriar FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 14, and recovers at MIN 24. 1-M.McBriar pass incomplete. PENALTY on DAL-1-M.McBriar, Intentional Grounding, 22 yards, enforced at MIN 6.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 11:05 · MIN 9 · Score 3-0
(11:05) 3-B.Cundiff 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:36 · DAL 63 · Score 3-6
(11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:26 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · DAL 3 · Score 3-13
(:34) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · DAL 2 · Score 3-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · MIN 32 · Score 9-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-T.Glenn for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 12:33 · DAL 3 · Score 10-20
(12:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:25 · DAL 2 · Score 10-21
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 10:41 · MIN 7 · Score 16-21
(10:41) 32-R.Lee left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 10:36 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:04 · DAL 1 · Score 17-27
(6:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 6:01 · DAL 2 · Score 17-28
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · DAL 43 · Score 17-34
(7:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-16-K.Campbell, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · DAL 2 · Score 17-35
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings on 2004-09-12?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 35-17 in Week 1, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, Minnesota Vikings 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 11:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 0:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 0:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 12:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Lee (Q3 10:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 6:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 7:03) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 11:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 55.8% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +14.26 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 60.7% completion, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +20.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (11:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 32-O.Smith for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 0-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Now 1-0 W
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