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NFL · Week 14 · December 9, 2007 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions: 2007 Week 14 Recap

Cowboys defeat Lions 28–27 in Week 14

J.Kitna led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 28–27 Week 14 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 28 12–1 Winner
Final 28–27
Detroit Lions 27 6–7
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
28–27
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 14–20 Detroit Lions
Top passer
T. Romo
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Kitna
Game date
December 9, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Romo 35/48 · 296 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 15 REC · 138 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Barber 7 CAR · 43 YDS · 2 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • J.Kitna 22/37 · 238 YDS +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McDonald 8 REC · 96 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McHugh 3 REC · 60 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 28–27 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 14–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Kitna
Top passer
T. Romo
Biggest EPA play
(6:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DET 1 for 9 yards (50-E.Sims…
Game date
2007-12-09

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 28–27 on 2007-12-09, overcoming Detroit Lions's 20–14 halftime lead. J. Kitna posted a game-high +10.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys014014028
Detroit Lions101070027

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:43TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 32
    Score
    0-6

    (7:43) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:35XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 0:12FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    0-10

    (:12) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 12:20TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 20
    Score
    6-10

    (12:20) 24-M.Barber right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 12:13XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-10

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 8:27FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 18
    Score
    7-13

    (8:27) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 1:46TD
    Keandre Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-19

    (1:46) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 1:41XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-20

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:33TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    13-20

    (:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:29XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-20

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 4:24TD
    Keandre Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 3
    Score
    14-26

    (4:24) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 4:19XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    14-27

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 14:14TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    20-27

    (14:14) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 14:12XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-27

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:22TD
    JWJ. Witten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 16
    Score
    27-27

    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:18XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    28-27

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.71 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.95 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +6.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  6. 6S. McHugh · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 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. Kitna — DET · Passing

J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+10.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

J. Kitna's top snap (-2.78 EPA): (:17) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete short middle to 49-S.McHugh. Penalty on DET-34-K.Jones, Illegal Formation, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.48 EPA): T. Romo — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DET 1 for 9 yards (50-E.Sims). FUMBLES (50-E.Sims), RECOVERED by DET-24-G.Blue at DET 1. 24-G.Blue to DET 1 for no gain (82-J.Witten).

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) · 48 dropbacks · 72.9% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.95 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.0% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.197+0.166
Offensive success rate59.0%46.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.186+0.290
Rush EPA/play+0.340+0.145
Defensive EPA/play-0.166-0.197
Defensive success rate54.0%41.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys +0.20, Detroit Lions +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.20 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.17 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +16.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +14.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — T. Duckett (Q1 7:43)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q2 12:20)
  • Keandre JonesDetroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Q2 1:46)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:33)
  • Keandre JonesDetroit Lions — Keandre Jones (Q3 4:24)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q4 14:14)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 0:12)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 8:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 32 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 7:35) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 1 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 24-M.Barber right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 12:13) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:41) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:29) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 4:19) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 14:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 0:18) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.3% · EPA +3.63]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 6 for -10 yards (98-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (98-G.Ellis), and recovers at DET 5. 8-J.Kitna to DET 6 for 1 yard (90-J.Ratliff). [WPA -27.8% · EPA +0.00]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DET 1 for 9 yards (50-E.Sims). FUMBLES (50-E.Sims), RECOVERED by DET-24-G.Blue at DET 1. 24-G.Blue to DET 1 for no gain (82-J.Witten). [WPA -25.2% · EPA -4.48]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber to DET 47 for 13 yards (23-K.Smith; 24-G.Blue). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +1.52]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DET 1 for 9 yards (50-E.Sims). FUMBLES (50-E.Sims), RECOVERED by DET-24-G.Blue at DET 1. 24-G.Blue to DET 1 for no gain (82-J.Witten). [WPA -25.2% · EPA -4.48]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) 6-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.92]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.3% · EPA +3.63]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 4-J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:43 · DAL 32 · Score 0-6
    (7:43) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:35 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:12 · DAL 1 · Score 0-10
    (:12) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · DET 20 · Score 6-10
    (12:20) 24-M.Barber right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 8:27 · DAL 18 · Score 7-13
    (8:27) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · DAL 2 · Score 7-19
    (1:46) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:41 · DAL 2 · Score 7-20
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · DET 8 · Score 13-20
    (:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · DET 2 · Score 14-20
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · DAL 3 · Score 14-26
    (4:24) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 4:19 · DAL 2 · Score 14-27
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  13. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:14 · DET 1 · Score 20-27
    (14:14) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · DET 2 · Score 21-27
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  15. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · DET 16 · Score 27-27
    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:18 · DET 2 · Score 28-27
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

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.
  • J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) 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 Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions on 2007-12-09?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 28-27 in Week 14, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 14, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 14, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 28, Detroit Lions 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 7:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 12:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q2 1:46) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q3 4:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 14:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:22) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 0:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 8:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 72.9% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.95 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 59.5% completion, -0.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-2.78 EPA): (:17) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete short middle to 49-S.McHugh. Penalty on DET-34-K.Jones, Illegal Formation, declined..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

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