Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 20–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–13 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 47 for 6 yards (53-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (53-N.Wayne), R…
- Game date
- 2005-11-20
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 20–7 on 2005-11-20. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +6.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(7:03) 24-M.Barber left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(6:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. Dallas's 16-play drive ties the season's longest drive in terms of number of plays; Dallas also had a 16-play drive vs. the Giants on Oct. 16.
(2:55) 34-K.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. This is a career-longest FG for Cundiff and is the longest FG in Cowboys team history, breaking the old record of 54-yards held by three players.
(2:27) 24-M.Barber left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:03TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 0-6
(7:03) 24-M.Barber left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:58XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:43FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 0-10
(6:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. Dallas's 16-play drive ties the season's longest drive in terms of number of plays; Dallas also had a 16-play drive vs. the Giants on Oct. 16.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:55TD Keandre JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-10
(2:55) 34-K.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:08FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 38
- Score
- 7-13
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. This is a career-longest FG for Cundiff and is the longest FG in Cowboys team history, breaking the old record of 54-yards held by three players.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:27TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 7-19
(2:27) 24-M.Barber left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:21XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-20
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.09 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2
Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 3
Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 4
Casey Rogers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 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. Bledsoe — DAL · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+6.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (+2.56 EPA): (11:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at DAL 41 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-4.24 EPA): Justin Jones — (15:00) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 47 for 6 yards (53-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (53-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.McGraw at DAL 47. 40-J.McGraw to DAL 47 for no gain (83-T.Glenn).
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) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.92 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.031 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +5.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Detroit Lions — Keandre Jones
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
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 DET 6 (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) 24-M.Barber left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 6:58) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 1 (Q2 6:43); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 34-K.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 38 (Q2 0:08).
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 24-M.Barber left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 2:21) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 47 for 6 yards (53-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (53-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.McGraw at DAL 47. 40-J.McGraw to DAL 47 for no gain (83-T.Glenn).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 21-J.Jones to DET 30 for 13 yards (38-K.Smith; 53-N.Wayne). Pass caught short middle before turning toward left sideline.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at DAL 41 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 30-C.Schlesinger left guard to DAL 32 for 1 yard (31-R.Williams).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 24-M.Barber left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 47 for 6 yards (53-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (53-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.McGraw at DAL 47. 40-J.McGraw to DAL 47 for no gain (83-T.Glenn).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DAL 46 for -5 yards (98-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), RECOVERED by DAL-59-D.Nguyen at DAL 37. 59-D.Nguyen to DAL 37 for no gain (69-K.Kosier). Play Challeng
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams to DAL 2 for 30 yards (57-K.Burnett; 31-R.Williams). Pass complete middle.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:03 · DET 6 · Score 0-6
(7:03) 24-M.Barber left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:58 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:43 · DET 1 · Score 0-10
(6:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. Dallas's 16-play drive ties the season's longest drive in terms of number of plays; Dallas - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · DAL 2 · Score 6-10
(2:55) 34-K.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:49 · DAL 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DET 38 · Score 7-13
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. This is a career-longest FG for Cundiff and is the longest FG in Cowboys team history, brea - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · DET 4 · Score 7-19
(2:27) 24-M.Barber left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:21 · DET 2 · Score 7-20
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
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.
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys on 2005-11-20?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 20-7 in Week 11, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 7:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q2 2:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q3 2:27) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:43, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:08, 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), 56.7% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.92 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 41.4% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+2.56 EPA): (11:50) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. PENALTY on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at DAL 41 - No Play..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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