Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 21–18 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gardner
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on WAS-27-W.Harris, Defensiv…
- Game date
- 2004-09-27
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 21–18 on 2004-09-27. R. Gardner posted a game-high +10.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(4:09) 27-E.George left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:12) 10-J.Hall 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(8:53) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(:48) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(13:08) 20-R.Anderson pass to 83-T.Glenn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by WAS at 13:00.)
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(4:38) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-T.Jacobs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:09TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 6-0
(4:09) 27-E.George left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:01XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 7-0
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 7-3
(:12) 10-J.Hall 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:53TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 13-3
(8:53) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:47XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:48TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 14-9
(:48) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:08TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 26
- Score
- 20-10
(13:08) 20-R.Anderson pass to 83-T.Glenn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by WAS at 13:00.)
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:00XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-10
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:38TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 21-16
(4:38) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:30Safety MBM. BrunellPoints+2
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-T.Jacobs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +7.66 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3Austin Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 5L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
- 7Ryder Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 8M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.06 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
R. Gardner — WAS · Receiving
R. Gardner posted the highest total EPA (+10.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
R. Gardner's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (4:45) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner ran ob at DAL 15 for 49 yards.
Biggest single play (+4.96 EPA): V. Testaverde — (4:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on WAS-27-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at WAS 41 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
M. Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.08 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.351 | +0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +8.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +2.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — E. George
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (Ryder Anderson pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
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 WAS 1 (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) 27-E.George left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 7 (Q1 4:01) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 10-J.Hall 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:47) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 0:45) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 26 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) 20-R.Anderson pass to 83-T.Glenn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by WAS at 13:00.); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:00) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 4:30) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-T.Jacobs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner to DAL 21 for 46 yards (31-R.Williams).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 86-D.Campbell to DAL 39 for 9 yards (53-M.Washington, 24-S.Springs).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Bryant to WAS 33 for 48 yards (21-F.Smoot).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on WAS-27-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at WAS 41 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on WAS-27-W.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at WAS 41 - No Play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Bryant to WAS 33 for 48 yards (21-F.Smoot).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) 20-R.Anderson pass to 83-T.Glenn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by WAS at 13:00.)
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner ran ob at DAL 15 for 49 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 4:09 · WAS 1 · Score 6-0
(4:09) 27-E.George left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · WAS 7 · Score 7-0
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · DAL 1 · Score 7-3
(:12) 10-J.Hall 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:53 · WAS 10 · Score 13-3
(8:53) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:47 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 0:48 · DAL 1 · Score 14-9
(:48) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 0:45 · DAL 2 · Score 14-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · WAS 26 · Score 20-10
(13:08) 20-R.Anderson pass to 83-T.Glenn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by WAS at 13:00.) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · WAS 2 · Score 21-10
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · DAL 15 · Score 21-16
(4:38) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 4:30 · DAL 2 · Score 21-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-T.Jacobs 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.
- R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2004-09-27?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 21-18 in Week 3, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 8; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Washington Commanders 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. George (Q1 4:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass) (Q3 8:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass) (Q3 0:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (R. Anderson pass) (Q4 13:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 4:38) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 49.0% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.08 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 45.2% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (4:45) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-R.Gardner ran ob at DAL 15 for 49 yards..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 21-18 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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