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NFL · Week 16 · December 24, 2005 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers: 2005 Week 16 Recap

Cowboys defeat Panthers 24–20 in Week 16

T.Glenn led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 24–20 Week 16 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 24 9–6 Winner
Final 24–20
Carolina Panthers 20 10–5
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
24–20
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 10–13 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
J. Delhomme
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Glenn
Game date
December 24, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Glenn 4 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 6 REC · 89 YDS +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 35 CAR · 194 YDS · 2 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • R.Proehl 2 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • DeWayne Carter
    DeWayne Carter 3 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Mangum 3 REC · 35 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 24–20 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 10–13 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Glenn
Top passer
J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play
(8:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to CAR 29 for 51 yards (20-C.Gamble). PEN…
Game date
2005-12-24

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 24–20 on 2005-12-24, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 13–10 halftime lead. T. Glenn posted a game-high +11.19 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys7377024
Carolina Panthers10307020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:13FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    0-3

    (10:13) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 9:56TD
    DeWayne Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 32
    Score
    0-9

    (9:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 18-D.Carter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 9:49XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-10

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 7:05TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    6-10

    (7:05) 21-J.Jones left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 7:00XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:03FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 6
    Score
    10-10

    (11:03) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 6:55FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 29
    Score
    10-13

    (6:55) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 5:01TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 43
    Score
    16-13

    (5:01) 21-J.Jones left guard for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 4:50XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    17-13

    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:32TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    17-19

    (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:32XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    17-20

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:29TD
    TGT. Glenn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    23-20

    (:29) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:24XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    24-20

    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).

  1. 1T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
  2. 2Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.30 EPA/play
  4. 4Justin JonesJustin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.07 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5DeWayne CarterDeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 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

T. Glenn — DAL · Receiving

T. Glenn posted the highest total EPA (+11.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.80 EPA per play.

T. Glenn's top snap (+5.71 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to CAR 29 for 51 yards (20-C.Gamble). PENALTY on CAR-96-A.Wallace, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 29. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Defensive Pass Interferen

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.27 total EPA
  • D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.068+0.007
Offensive success rate50.5%42.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.174-0.067
Rush EPA/play+0.067-0.162
Defensive EPA/play-0.007-0.068
Defensive success rate57.3%49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, +0.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +6.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • DeWayne CarterCarolina Panthers — DeWayne Carter (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 9:56)
  • Justin JonesDallas Cowboys — Justin Jones (Q1 7:05)
  • Justin JonesDallas Cowboys — Justin Jones (Q3 5:01)
  • Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 2:32)
  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 0:29)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 10:13)
  • Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff (Q2 11:03)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 6:55)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 32 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 18-D.Carter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 9:49) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 21-J.Jones left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:00) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 43 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 21-J.Jones left guard for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:50) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:32) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:24) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +30.9% · EPA +4.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +29.0% · EPA +2.08]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 3-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, Running Into the Kicker, 4 yards, enforced at CAR 15 - No Play. Play [WPA +20.1% · EPA +1.80]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 21-J.Jones left guard for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +4.62]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 3-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -2.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to CAR 29 for 51 yards (20-C.Gamble). PENALTY on CAR-96-A.Wallace, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 29. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Defen [WPA +10.9% · EPA +5.71]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 21-J.Jones left guard for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +4.62]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +30.9% · EPA +4.40]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl to DAL 11 for 69 yards (29-K.Davis). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.19]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 10:13 · DAL 6 · Score 0-3
    (10:13) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 9:56 · DAL 32 · Score 0-9
    (9:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 18-D.Carter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 9:49 · DAL 2 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · CAR 8 · Score 6-10
    (7:05) 21-J.Jones left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:00 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  6. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 11:03 · CAR 6 · Score 10-10
    (11:03) 3-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:55 · DAL 29 · Score 10-13
    (6:55) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 5:01 · CAR 43 · Score 16-13
    (5:01) 21-J.Jones left guard for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:50 · CAR 2 · Score 17-13
    3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · DAL 35 · Score 17-19
    (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · DAL 2 · Score 17-20
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  12. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · CAR 2 · Score 23-20
    (:29) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
  13. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · CAR 2 · Score 24-20
    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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2005-12-24?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 24-20 in Week 16, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, Carolina Panthers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Carter (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 9:56) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 7:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q3 5:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 2:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 0:29) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 10:13, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 11:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 6:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 41.2% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.27 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

T. Glenn (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.71 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to CAR 29 for 51 yards (20-C.Gamble). PENALTY on CAR-96-A.Wallace, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 29. Penalty on CA.

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Dallas Cowboys won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L

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