Cowboys 20–13 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2007

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

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.68 EPA): (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards (26-K.Hamlin). CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 20–13 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 17–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards …
Game date: 2007-12-22

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 20–13 on 2007-12-22. Shi Smith posted a game-high +14.35 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	10	0	3	0	20
Carolina Panthers	0	7	3	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

CAR 10

DAL 11

+1DAL 2

+3CAR 23

+3DAL 20

+3DAL 7

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:30TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 10
Score
6-0
(1:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:30XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 7:02TD
MBM. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
13-0
(7:02) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-74-S.McClover, Defensive Offside, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:57XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:43TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 11
Score
14-6
(5:43) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:38XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:00FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
17-7
(2:00) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:00FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
17-10
(8:00) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:57FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
20-10
(8:57) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:04FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
20-13
(3:04) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +14.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.49 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5S. Hurd · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
6M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+14.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+5.68 EPA): (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards (26-K.Hamlin). CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.49 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.068	-0.046
Offensive success rate	41.8%	39.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.250	-0.151
Rush EPA/play	-0.141	-0.103
Defensive EPA/play	+0.046	-0.068
Defensive success rate	60.3%	58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -2.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +6.63 total EPA, 4 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 1:30)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q2 7:02)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 5:43)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q2 2:00)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 8:00)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q4 8:57)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 3:04)

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 CAR 10 (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 1:30) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-74-S.McClover, Defensive Offside, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 6:57) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 5:38) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards (26-K.Hamlin). CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.68]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 42. 42-A.Henry to 50 for 8 yards (69-J.Gross). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.30]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 89-S.Smith to DAL 28 for 14 yards (41-T.Newman). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.15]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.26]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens ran ob at DAL 36 for 16 yards. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.20]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards (26-K.Hamlin). CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.68]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL 42. 42-A.Henry to 50 for 8 yards (69-J.Gross). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.30]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 84-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 3. 58-T.Davis to CAR 3 for no gain (84-P.Crayton). [WPA -3.4% · EPA -3.09]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) 34-D.Williams left tackle pushed ob at DAL 11 for 39 yards (26-K.Hamlin, 41-T.Newman). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +2.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:30 · CAR 10 · Score 6-0
(1:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · CAR 5 · Score 13-0
(7:02) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-74-S.McClover, Defensive Offside, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:57 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · DAL 11 · Score 14-6
(5:43) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 5:38 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 23 · Score 17-7
(2:00) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:00 · DAL 20 · Score 17-10
(8:00) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:57 · CAR 5 · Score 20-10
(8:57) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:04 · DAL 7 · Score 20-13
(3:04) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Malachi Moore (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2007-12-22?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 20-13 in Week 16, 2007.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 20, Carolina Panthers 13.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:30) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 7:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (M. Moore pass) (Q2 5:43) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 8:57, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 3:04, 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), 60.9% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.49 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers), 45.5% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.98 total passing EPA.

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

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.68 EPA): (4:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at DAL 9 for 57 yards (26-K.Hamlin). CAR-89-S.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

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