Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 12–7 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–6 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Witten
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:29) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 36-B.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 21…
- Game date
- 2004-12-19
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 12–7 on 2004-12-19, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 7–6 halftime lead. J. Witten posted a game-high +5.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(10:14) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-98-G.Ellis, Encroachment, declined. Eagles' Lewis slanted inside, then cut to pylon to rear left side of end zoned to grab McNabb's TD pass.
(3:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cowboys' Johnson faked outside, then quick slanted inside for leaping grab of Testaverde pass.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(2:00) 25-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:14TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-6
(10:14) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-98-G.Ellis, Encroachment, declined. Eagles' Lewis slanted inside, then cut to pylon to rear left side of end zoned to grab McNabb's TD pass.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:28TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 6-6
(3:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cowboys' Johnson faked outside, then quick slanted inside for leaping grab of Testaverde pass.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:22XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-6
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:00TD DLD. LevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-12
(2:00) 25-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 2Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4
Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 5T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6D. Levens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 7
Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 8Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 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. Witten — DAL · Receiving
J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+5.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
J. Witten's top snap (-2.28 EPA): (1:42) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 18-T.Copper INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at DAL 36. 26-L.Sheppard to PHI 43 for -21 yards (82-J.Witten).
Biggest single play (-5.12 EPA): D. McNabb — (4:29) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 36-B.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 21. 31-Ro.Williams to PHI 46 for 33 yards (5-D.McNabb).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.50 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.098 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.126 | -0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.148 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -11.43 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -7.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (V. Testaverde pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Levens
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:14); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q2 3:28); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 3:22) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 25-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 36-B.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 21. 31-Ro.Williams to PHI 46 for 33 yards (5-D.McNabb).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 3-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 18-T.Copper INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at DAL 36. 26-L.Sheppard to PHI 43 for -21 yards (82-J.Witten).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 3:29) — (3:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown (26-L.Sheppard) at PHI -5. 24-S.Brown to PHI 28 for 33 yards (80-S.Ryan). Ball tipped by Eagles Sheppard. Penalty on DAL
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 26 for -7 yards (98-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), touched at PHI 26, RECOVERED by DAL-90-E.Ogbogu at PHI 23. 90-E.Ogbogu to PHI 23 for no gain (69-J.Runyan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 36-B.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 31-Ro.Williams at DAL 21. 31-Ro.Williams to PHI 46 for 33 yards (5-D.McNabb).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 26 for -7 yards (98-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), touched at PHI 26, RECOVERED by DAL-90-E.Ogbogu at PHI 23. 90-E.Ogbogu to PHI 23 for no gain (69-J.Runyan).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 3:29) — (3:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown (26-L.Sheppard) at PHI -5. 24-S.Brown to PHI 28 for 33 yards (80-S.Ryan). Ball tipped by Eagles Sheppard. Penalty on DAL
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 3-B.Cundiff 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:14 · DAL 2 · Score 0-6
(10:14) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-98-G.Ellis, Encroachment, declined. Eagles' Lewis slanted inside, then cut to pylon to rear left side of end zoned to grab - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:28 · PHI 7 · Score 6-6
(3:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cowboys' Johnson faked outside, then quick slanted inside for leaping grab of Testaverde pass. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:22 · PHI 2 · Score 7-6
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DAL 2 · Score 7-12
(2:00) 25-D.Levens left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2004-12-19?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 12-7 in Week 15, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Philadelphia Eagles 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 3:28) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Levens (Q4 2:00) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 51.3% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.50 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 48.5% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?
J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-2.28 EPA): (1:42) (Shotgun) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 18-T.Copper INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at DAL 36. 26-L.Sheppard to PHI 43 for -21 yards (82-J.Witten)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 12-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 12-1 Now 13-1 W
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