Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 38–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–21 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:01) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Will…
- Game date
- 2006-11-23
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–10 on 2006-11-23. T. Romo posted a game-high +28.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:22) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(11:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(6:42) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:36) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Romo pass after roll left. It's Romo's third TD pass of the game, his first three-TD game of his career.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(10:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake handoff up the middle and roll right prior to the pass. This is Romo's 4th TD pass today. The last time a Cowboys QB threw for four or more TD passes in a game was Sept. 12, 1999 when Troy Aikman threw for five TDs in an overtime win at Washington.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(6:34) 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left end. Romo has tied a club record with his 5th TD pass. It's the 9th time in club history that a Cowboys QB has thrown for five TD passes in a game.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(10:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:22TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:22) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:18XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:17TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 7-6
(1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:09XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:37TD TGT. GlennPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-13
(11:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:33XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:42FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 28
- Score
- 10-14
(6:42) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:36TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 10-20
(:36) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Romo pass after roll left. It's Romo's third TD pass of the game, his first three-TD game of his career.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:30XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:00TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-27
(10:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake handoff up the middle and roll right prior to the pass. This is Romo's 4th TD pass today. The last time a Cowboys QB threw for four or more TD passes in a game was Sept. 12, 1999 when Troy Aikman threw for five TDs in an overtime win at Washington.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:55XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:34TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 10-34
(6:34) 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left end. Romo has tied a club record with his 5th TD pass. It's the 9th time in club history that a Cowboys QB has thrown for five TD passes in a game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:30XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:03FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 10-38
(10:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +28.00 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 5J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 6M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 8M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.14 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. Romo — DAL · Passing
T. Romo posted the highest total EPA (+28.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.24 EPA): B. Gradkowski — (1:01) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 25. 31-R.Williams to TB 48 for 27 yards (88-A.Becht). This is Williams' 5th interception of the se
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · +16.4% CPOE · +0.93 EPA/play · +28.00 total EPA
- B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -7.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.285 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.321 | +0.933 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.285 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +23.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -3.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 9:18) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 1:09) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DAL 28 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 0:36); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:30) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 10:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q3 6:34); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 6:30) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to DAL 14 for 53 yards (42-A.Henry). PENALTY on TB-80-M.Clayton, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 14.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton to TB 27 for 21 yards (55-D.Brooks).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 25. 31-R.Williams to TB 48 for 27 yards (88-A.Becht). This is Williams' 5th interception of the se
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 48 yards to DAL 14, Center-83-D.Moore. 41-T.Newman to DAL 38 for 24 yards (39-K.Pearson). Return right side of the field.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Williams at DAL 25. 31-R.Williams to TB 48 for 27 yards (88-A.Becht). This is Williams' 5th interception of the se
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short left to 32-M.Pittman. Pass thrown in the flat; Ayodele with the defense. Play Challenged by DAL and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass intended for 32-M.Pittman
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to DAL 14 for 53 yards (42-A.Henry). PENALTY on TB-80-M.Clayton, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 14.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:22 · DAL 1 · Score 6-0
(9:22) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:17 · TB 30 · Score 7-6
(1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:09 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:37 · TB 2 · Score 7-13
(11:37) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Glenn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 11:33 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:42 · DAL 28 · Score 10-14
(6:42) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · TB 1 · Score 10-20
(:36) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Romo pass after roll left. It's Romo's third TD pass of the game, his first three-TD game of his career. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · TB 2 · Score 10-21
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · TB 2 · Score 10-27
(10:00) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 24-M.Barber for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake handoff up the middle and roll right prior to the pass. This is Romo's 4th TD pass today. The last time a Cowboys QB threw - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:55 · TB 2 · Score 10-28
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:34 · TB 7 · Score 10-34
(6:34) 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Slant from left end. Romo has tied a club record with his 5th TD pass. It's the 9th time in club history that a Cowboys QB has thrown for fiv - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:30 · TB 2 · Score 10-35
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 10:03 · TB 4 · Score 10-38
(10:03) 13-M.Vanderjagt 22 yard field goal 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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- B. Gradkowski (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2006-11-23?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-10 in Week 12, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Dallas Cowboys 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q1 9:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Glenn (T. Romo pass) (Q2 11:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (T. Romo pass) (Q3 10:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 6:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 6:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 10:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 73.3% completion, +16.4% CPOE, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +28.00 total passing EPA. B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.7% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -7.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (1:17) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Glenn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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