Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 31–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Testaverde
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 3…
- Game date
- 2004-10-31
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 on 2004-10-31. V. Testaverde posted a game-high +11.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(11:05) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-K.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play; ball caught three yards deep right side of the end zone.This is Jones' first career TD pass reception.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:13) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the 6 before running into the end zone.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant caught at the 12 before breaking a tackle and running into the end zone.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(14:42) 16-V.Testaverde right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD run is Testaverde's first rushing touchdown since Dec. 6, 1998 when he was with the Jets
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(7:03) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
(5:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left side on curl at the 30 before turning up field.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep post middle. This is the seventh two-touchdown game for Johnson in his career.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:05TD Keandre JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:05) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-K.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play; ball caught three yards deep right side of the end zone.This is Jones' first career TD pass reception.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:13TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 7-6
(1:13) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the 6 before running into the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:07XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:29TD DBD. BlyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 51
- Score
- 13-7
(8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:00TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 14-13
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant caught at the 12 before breaking a tackle and running into the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:54XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 14:42TD VTV. TestaverdePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 14-20
(14:42) 16-V.Testaverde right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD run is Testaverde's first rushing touchdown since Dec. 6, 1998 when he was with the Jets
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 14:37XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:03FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 14-24
(7:03) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:38TD DKD. KircusPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 50
- Score
- 20-24
(5:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left side on curl at the 30 before turning up field.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 38
- Score
- 21-30
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep post middle. This is the seventh two-touchdown game for Johnson in his career.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:54XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-31
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.68 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.88 EPA/play
- 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 5D. Kircus · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.85 EPA/play
- 6Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7V. Testaverde · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 8R. Swinton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 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
V. Testaverde — DAL · Passing
V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+11.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
V. Testaverde's top snap (-8.69 EPA): (8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score.
Quarterback report card
Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.140 | +0.495 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.238 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 52.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +8.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +0.73 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Jax Harrington pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Bly
- Dallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (V. Testaverde pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — V. Testaverde
- Detroit Lions — D. Kircus (Jax Harrington pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 11:05); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 11:02) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the 6 before running into the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 1:07) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 51 (Q2 8:29); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 8:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 26 (Q2 2:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:54) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 14:42); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 14:37) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 50 (Q4 5:38); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 38 (Q4 2:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:54) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant caught at the 12 before breaking a tackle and running into the end zone.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left side on curl at the 30 before turning up field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at DET 5. 31-B.Marion to DET 17 for 12 yards (77-T.Tucker). PENALTY on DET-31-B.Marion, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 8 yards
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 19-K.Johnson. Flea-flicker. Lee took the handoff and ran right before passing back to Testaverde PENALTY on DET-29-C.Cash, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 ya
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep post middle. This is the seventh two-touchdown game for Johnson in his career.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left side on curl at the 30 before turning up field.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant caught at the 12 before breaking a tackle and running into the end zone.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:05 · DAL 1 · Score 6-0
(11:05) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-K.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass play; ball caught three yards deep right side of the end zone.This is Jones' first career TD pass reception. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:02 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · DET 17 · Score 7-6
(1:13) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught middle at the 6 before running into the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:07 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:29 · DET 51 · Score 13-7
(8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · DET 26 · Score 14-13
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant caught at the 12 before breaking a tackle and running into the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · DET 2 · Score 14-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 14:42 · DET 3 · Score 14-20
(14:42) 16-V.Testaverde right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD run is Testaverde's first rushing touchdown since Dec. 6, 1998 when he was with the Jets - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 14:37 · DET 2 · Score 14-21
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 7:03 · DET 22 · Score 14-24
(7:03) 3-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · DAL 50 · Score 20-24
(5:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left side on curl at the 30 before turning up field. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:29 · DAL 2 · Score 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 38 · Score 21-30
(2:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 19-K.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep post middle. This is the seventh two-touchdown game for Johnson in his career. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · DET 2 · Score 21-31
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Robinson, Holder-7-D.Henson.
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.
- V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys on 2004-10-31?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 31-21 in Week 8, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 11:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (V. Testaverde pass) (Q1 1:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Bly (Q2 8:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q2 2:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — V. Testaverde (Q3 14:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Kircus (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 5:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 2:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 7:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 55.9% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys), 67.9% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
V. Testaverde (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-8.69 EPA): (8:29) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.Bly at DET 45. 32-D.Bly for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return right sideline for the score..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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