Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 21–14 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 7–0 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Wayne
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 5…
- Game date
- 2006-11-19
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 21–14 on 2006-11-19, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 7–0 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +13.22 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play - 2
T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 3

Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 4
T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 5

Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 6

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 7
B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 8

Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 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. Wayne — IND · Receiving
R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+13.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
R. Wayne's top snap (+4.42 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.73 EPA): Paul Manning — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.22 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 25 dropbacks · 76.0% completion · +19.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -5.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
Dallas Cowboys — K. Burnett 
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 69 (Q3 14:23); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 14:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 11:36) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 6:00) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 21-J.Jones to IND 1 for 15 yards (59-C.June). Screen pass left side.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete. Pass thrown incomplete back of the end zone left side.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at IND 47 for -7 yards (90-J.Ratliff). FUMBLES (90-J.Ratliff), RECOVERED by DAL-56-B.James at DAL 43. Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by IND at 04:1
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 1. 31-R.Williams to DAL 7 for 6 yards (57-D.Gandy).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · DAL 23 · Score 6-0
(:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 14:23 · DAL 69 · Score 7-6
(14:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 57-K.Burnett (26-A.Glenn) at IND 39. 57-K.Burnett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The interception is Burnett's first
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 14:09 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · DAL 4 · Score 13-7
(5:14) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:09 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:40 · IND 5 · Score 14-13
(11:40) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:36 · IND 2 · Score 14-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:04 · IND 1 · Score 14-20
(6:04) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · IND 2 · Score 14-21
13-M.Vanderjagt 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.
- R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys on 2006-11-19?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 21-14 in Week 11, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Dallas Cowboys 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Burnett (Q3 14:23) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 11:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 6:04) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 47.6% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.22 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 76.0% completion, +19.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.42 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 9-0 Now 9-1 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W