Cowboys 38–28 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2006

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 38–28 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 21–28 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Romo
Top passer: M. Vick
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at AT…
Game date: 2006-12-16

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–28 on 2006-12-16, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 28–21 halftime lead. T. Romo posted a game-high +13.56 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 42 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	14	10	7	0	38
Atlanta Falcons	0	28	7	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 49

DAL 9

ATL 51

ATL 80

+3ATL 30

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:40TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
6-0
(1:40) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:32XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 15:00TD
DWD. Ware
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 49
Score
13-0
(15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:50XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:19TD
Jonas Griffith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
14-6
(11:19) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-94-D.Ware, Defensive Holding, declined.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:11XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-7
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:35TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 9
Score
14-13
(6:35) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:30XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:15TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 51
Score
20-14
(3:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:08XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
21-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:18TD
ALA. Lelie
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 8
Score
21-20
(:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:11XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
21-21
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:11TD
TRT. Romo
Points+7
Yard line
ATL 80
Score
21-21
(:11) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -12 yards (75-R.Coleman).
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:12TD
Jonas Griffith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
21-27
(11:12) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:09XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
21-28
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:22FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
24-28
(7:22) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:37TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 9
Score
30-28
(2:37) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:32XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
31-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. Penalty on DAL-75-M.Colombo, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on ATL-91-P.Carrington, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:23TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
37-28
(2:23) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-50-E.Hartwell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:18XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
38-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point 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 · +13.56 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
3Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
4Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
6M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
7M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
8Jonas Griffith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 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 (+13.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (-6.27 EPA): (12:05) 9-T.Romo pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley (75-R.Coleman) at ATL 48. 59-M.Boley to DAL 12 for 40 yards (24-M.Barber).

Biggest single play (-9.43 EPA): M. Vick — (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.07 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.193	-0.001
Offensive success rate	52.6%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.387	-0.041
Rush EPA/play	-0.056	-0.036
Defensive EPA/play	+0.001	-0.193
Defensive success rate	50.6%	47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -0.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +15.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:40)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Ware (Q2 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q2 11:19)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q2 6:35)
Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 3:15)
Atlanta Falcons — A. Lelie (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:18)
Atlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q3 11:12)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q3 2:37)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 2:23)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — M. Gramatica (Q3 7:22)

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 ATL 7 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 1:32) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 28–14. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 49 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 14:50) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-94-D.Ware, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 11:11) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 6:30) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 51 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:08) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:11) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 80 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -12 yards (75-R.Coleman)..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 11:09) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:32).

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 2:23); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:18) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -9.43]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 83-T.Glenn pushed ob at ATL 34 for 34 yards (21-D.Hall). Penalty on ATL-94-J.Mallard, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.77]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) 7-M.Vick pass incomplete short left to 87-A.Lelie (42-A.Henry). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.16]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 84-R.White to DAL 1 for 43 yards (33-N.Jones). Penalty on DAL-26-A.Glenn, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -9.43]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 9-T.Romo pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley (75-R.Coleman) at ATL 48. 59-M.Boley to DAL 12 for 40 yards (24-M.Barber). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -6.27]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 84-R.White to DAL 1 for 43 yards (33-N.Jones). Penalty on DAL-26-A.Glenn, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · ATL 7 · Score 6-0
(1:40) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:32 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DAL 49 · Score 13-0
(15:00) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Ware at ATL 41. 94-D.Ware for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:50 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · DAL 1 · Score 14-6
(11:19) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-94-D.Ware, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:35 · DAL 9 · Score 14-13
(6:35) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 12-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:30 · DAL 2 · Score 14-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · ATL 51 · Score 20-14
(3:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:08 · ATL 2 · Score 21-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · DAL 8 · Score 21-20
(:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · DAL 2 · Score 21-21
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 0:11 · ATL 80 · Score 21-21
(:11) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -12 yards (75-R.Coleman).
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 11:12 · DAL 5 · Score 21-27
(11:12) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 33-J.Griffith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 11:09 · DAL 2 · Score 21-28
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 7:22 · ATL 30 · Score 24-28
(7:22) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:37 · ATL 9 · Score 30-28
(2:37) 24-M.Barber right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:32 · ATL 2 · Score 31-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. Penalty on DAL-75-M.Colombo, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on ATL-91-P.Carrington, Unnecessary Roughness, offset
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:23 · ATL 3 · Score 37-28
(2:23) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-50-E.Hartwell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:18 · ATL 2 · Score 38-28
7-M.Gramatica 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.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Vick (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons on 2006-12-16?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-28 in Week 15, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 14, Atlanta Falcons 28; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 38, Atlanta Falcons 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Ware (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q2 11:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q2 6:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 3:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Lelie (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q3 11:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q3 2:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 2:23) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 7:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 44.4% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.07 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 62.9% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-6.27 EPA): (12:05) 9-T.Romo pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 59-M.Boley (75-R.Coleman) at ATL 48. 59-M.Boley to DAL 12 for 40 yards (24-M.Barber)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

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