Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 34–31 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 12–24 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
- Game date
- 2005-09-25
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 34–31 on 2005-09-25, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 24–12 halftime lead. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +14.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 34 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(3:38) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(8:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(3:38) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:18) 6-J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(9:25) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(:43) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:54) 96 is an eligible receiver 21-J.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(1:56) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 3:38TD ABA. BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 0-6
(3:38) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 3:29XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:53TD DBD. BledsoePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 6-7
(8:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:56TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 89
- Score
- 6-13
(7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:43XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:49TD TPT. ParrishPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 72
- Score
- 6-20
(6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:42XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:38TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 12-21
(3:38) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:18FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 12-24
(:18) 6-J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:25TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 18-24
(9:25) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:24XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 19-24
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:43TD BLB. LloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 19-30
(:43) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:40XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 19-31
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:54TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 25-31
(14:54) 96 is an eligible receiver 21-J.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:51XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 26-31
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:56TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 14
- Score
- 32-31
(1:56) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:51Safety DBD. BledsoePoints+2
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 34-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2B. Lloyd · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +14.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.62 EPA/play
- 3Kisean Johnson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 6P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7T. Rattay · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.59 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 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
D. Bledsoe — DAL · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+14.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (-6.83 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.67 EPA): T. Rattay — (7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
- T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.335 | +0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.085 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +7.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, +1.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bledsoe
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — T. Parrish
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
- San Francisco 49ers — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones
- Dallas Cowboys — Kisean Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:29) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–12. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 89 (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 7:43) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 72 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 6:42) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 6-J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 9:24) — 2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 0:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 15–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 96 is an eligible receiver 21-J.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:51) — 2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 14 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q4 1:51).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 13-T.Rattay pass intended for 18-O.Amey INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Nguyen at SF 43. 59-D.Nguyen to SF 36 for 7 yards (48-T.Smith).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to SF 15 for 44 yards (24-M.Rumph). Caught at SF 25.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle to SF 37 for 15 yards (59-D.Nguyen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:29) — (:29) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn pushed ob at SF 14 for 58 yards (24-M.Rumph).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) 21-J.Jones up the middle to 50 for 5 yards (24-M.Rumph). FUMBLES (24-M.Rumph), touched at DAL 46, RECOVERED by SF-94-M.Douglas at DAL 46. 94-M.Douglas to DAL 46 for no gain (76-F.Adams). J.Jone
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 3:38 · DAL 15 · Score 0-6
(3:38) 13-T.Rattay pass to 83-A.Battle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 3:29 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:53 · SF 6 · Score 6-7
(8:53) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:56 · DAL 89 · Score 6-13
(7:56) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 45. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 7:43 · DAL 2 · Score 6-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 6:49 · SF 72 · Score 6-20
(6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 6:42 · DAL 2 · Score 6-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:38 · SF 6 · Score 12-21
(3:38) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · DAL 3 · Score 12-24
(:18) 6-J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:25 · SF 1 · Score 18-24
(9:25) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:24 · SF 2 · Score 19-24
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:43 · DAL 13 · Score 19-30
(:43) 13-T.Rattay pass to 85-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:40 · DAL 2 · Score 19-31
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:54 · SF 1 · Score 25-31
(14:54) 96 is an eligible receiver 21-J.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · SF 2 · Score 26-31
2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Condo, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · SF 14 · Score 32-31
(1:56) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 1:51 · SF 2 · Score 34-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 19-K.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
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.
- D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers on 2005-09-25?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Week 3, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 12, San Francisco 49ers 17; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 15, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 34, San Francisco 49ers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (T. Rattay pass) (Q1 3:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bledsoe (Q2 8:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 7:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Parrish (Q2 6:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 3:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q3 9:25) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Rattay pass) (Q3 0:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 14:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Johnson (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 1:56) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.72 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers), 52.5% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-6.83 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at DAL 34. 33-T.Parrish for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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