Cowboys 35–14 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2006

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.62 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at DAL 36. 20-C.Gamble pushed ob at DAL 24 for 12 yards (81-T.Owens). Play Challenged b.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 35–14 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 10–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Owens
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from DAL 30 to CAR 10. 45-B.Hoover to CAR 14 for 4 yards (1…
Game date: 2006-10-29

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 35–14 on 2006-10-29, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 14–10 halftime lead. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	10	25	0	0	35
Carolina Panthers	14	0	0	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 24

+3CAR 20

CAR 14

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:42TD
DFD. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-6
(3:42) 26-D.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:35XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:29TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
0-13
(1:29) 89-S.Smith left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:21XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:16TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
6-14
(12:16) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:12XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:30FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
10-14
(:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:54FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 6
Score
13-14
(9:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:47TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
19-14
(9:47) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:43Safety
TRT. Romo
Points+2
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:22TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
27-14
(2:22) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:17XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
28-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:46TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
34-14
(1:46) 24-M.Barber right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:37XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
35-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
2J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
3T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.67 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
4M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
6Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
7D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 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

Tyler Owens — DAL · Receiving

Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.

Tyler Owens's top snap (-3.62 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at DAL 36. 20-C.Gamble pushed ob at DAL 24 for 12 yards (81-T.Owens). Play Challenged by DAL and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by DAL at

Biggest single play (-5.60 EPA): M. Vanderjagt — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from DAL 30 to CAR 10. 45-B.Hoover to CAR 14 for 4 yards (17-S.Hurd). FUMBLES (17-S.Hurd), RECOVERED by DAL-17-S.Hurd at CAR 14. 17-S.Hurd to CAR 14 for no gain (45-B.Ho

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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.67 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.120	-0.204
Offensive success rate	49.0%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.142	-0.236
Rush EPA/play	+0.131	+0.020
Defensive EPA/play	+0.204	-0.120
Defensive success rate	54.3%	51.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.20 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -14.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +12.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — D. Foster (Q1 3:42)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Q1 1:29)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:16)
Dallas Cowboys — Justin Jones (Q4 9:47)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 2:22)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 1:46)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:30)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 26-D.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:35) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) 89-S.Smith left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 1:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:12) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 25–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:17) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 24-M.Barber right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:37) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:52) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from DAL 30 to CAR 10. 45-B.Hoover to CAR 14 for 4 yards (17-S.Hurd). FUMBLES (17-S.Hurd), RECOVERED by DAL-17-S.Hurd at CAR 14. 17-S.Hurd to CAR 14 for no gain (45-B.Ho [WPA -28.9% · EPA -5.60]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 82-J.Witten to CAR 22 for 26 yards (36-S.Williams; 30-M.Minter). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +2.33]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.29]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to CAR 8 for 16 yards (30-M.Minter). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.14]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.80]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:52) — 13-M.Vanderjagt kicks 60 yards from DAL 30 to CAR 10. 45-B.Hoover to CAR 14 for 4 yards (17-S.Hurd). FUMBLES (17-S.Hurd), RECOVERED by DAL-17-S.Hurd at CAR 14. 17-S.Hurd to CAR 14 for no gain (45-B.Ho [WPA -28.9% · EPA -5.60]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 15 for -10 yards (98-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at CAR 19. 90-J.Ratliff to CAR 19 for no gain (26-D.Foster). Play Challe [WPA -0.4% · EPA -4.41]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.80]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 24-M.Barber right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(3:42) 26-D.Foster left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:29 · DAL 24 · Score 0-13
(1:29) 89-S.Smith left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:21 · DAL 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:16 · CAR 3 · Score 6-14
(12:16) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:30 · CAR 20 · Score 10-14
(:30) 13-M.Vanderjagt 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 9:54 · CAR 6 · Score 13-14
(9:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · CAR 14 · Score 19-14
(9:47) 21-J.Jones up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 9:43 · CAR 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 81-T.Owens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:22 · CAR 3 · Score 27-14
(2:22) 24-M.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:17 · CAR 2 · Score 28-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:46 · CAR 14 · Score 34-14
(1:46) 24-M.Barber right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · CAR 2 · Score 35-14
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.
Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2006-10-29?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 35-14 in Week 8, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 25, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 35, Carolina Panthers 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (Q1 3:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (Q1 1:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 9:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 2:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 1:46) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:30, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 9:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 51.1% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.67 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 45.9% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.62 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at DAL 36. 20-C.Gamble pushed ob at DAL 24 for 12 yards (81-T.Owens). Play Challenged b.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

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