Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 23–7 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 13–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 4…
- Game date
- 2006-12-25
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23–7 on 2006-12-25. J. Garcia posted a game-high +9.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 89-M.Schobel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(5:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-T.Owens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Owens caught pass seven yards deep in back of end zone.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
(:01) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(12:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(6:57) 28-C.Buckhalter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:06TD MSM. SchobelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 6-0
(4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 89-M.Schobel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:00XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:19FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 7
- Score
- 10-0
(5:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:44TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 14
- Score
- 10-6
(:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-T.Owens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Owens caught pass seven yards deep in back of end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:36XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:01FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 27
- Score
- 13-7
(:01) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 12:18FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 16-7
(12:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:57TD CBC. BuckhalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 22-7
(6:57) 28-C.Buckhalter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:54XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 23-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Garcia · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.07 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2
Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.02 EPA/play - 3M. Schobel · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 5D. Stallworth · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 6G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 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
J. Garcia — PHI · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+9.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (-6.28 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 31. 42-A.Henry to PHI 32 for 37 yards (18-D.Stallworth).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA
- J. Garcia (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.111 | -0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.4% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.284 | +0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.413 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.159 | -0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 45.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.11 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.16 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, -10.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +8.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — M. Schobel (J. Garcia pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 89-M.Schobel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:00) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-T.Owens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Owens caught pass seven yards deep in back of end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:36) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q3 12:18) — (12:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 28-C.Buckhalter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:54) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short middle to 82-L.Smith to DAL 12 for 65 yards (41-T.Newman). Quick out right side; Dallas was blitzing on the play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 31. 42-A.Henry to PHI 32 for 37 yards (18-D.Stallworth).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton to PHI 7 for 17 yards (37-S.Considine) [98-M.Patterson]. Romo avoids rush prior to the pass.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short middle to 82-L.Smith to DAL 37 for 12 yards (56-B.James). Slant from right end.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:00) — 2-D.Akers kicks 66 yards from PHI 30 to DAL 4. 14-M.Austin to DAL 30 for 26 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by PHI-29-R.Hood at DAL 40.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 31. 42-A.Henry to PHI 32 for 37 yards (18-D.Stallworth).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short middle to 82-L.Smith to DAL 12 for 65 yards (41-T.Newman). Quick out right side; Dallas was blitzing on the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:00) — 2-D.Akers kicks 66 yards from PHI 30 to DAL 4. 14-M.Austin to DAL 30 for 26 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by PHI-29-R.Hood at DAL 40.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 24-M.Barber right end to PHI 4 for -3 yards (27-Q.Mikell). Quick pitch.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · DAL 25 · Score 6-0
(4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 89-M.Schobel for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 5:19 · DAL 7 · Score 10-0
(5:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · PHI 14 · Score 10-6
(:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-T.Owens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Owens caught pass seven yards deep in back of end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DAL 27 · Score 13-7
(:01) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 12:18 · DAL 3 · Score 16-7
(12:18) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · DAL 1 · Score 22-7
(6:57) 28-C.Buckhalter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · DAL 2 · Score 23-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Garcia (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Garcia (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 2006-12-25?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-7 in Week 16, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Dallas Cowboys 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Schobel (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 4:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q4 6:57) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 5:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 12:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 35.9% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.9% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Garcia (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-6.28 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 31. 42-A.Henry to PHI 32 for 37 yards (18-D.Stallworth)..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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