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NFL · Week 4 · September 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2007 Week 4 Recap

Cowboys defeat Rams 35–7 in Week 4

T.Romo led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 7–35 Week 4 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 7 0–4
Final 7–35
Dallas Cowboys 35 4–0 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
7–35
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 7–14 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
T. Romo
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Romo
Game date
September 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 5 REC · 52 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 1 REC · 24 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Minor 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Romo 21/36 · 351 YDS · 4 TD +19.3 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Crayton 7 REC · 184 YDS · 2 TD +16.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 6 REC · 71 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 35–7 LA
Halftime
LA 7–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Romo
Top passer
T. Romo
Biggest EPA play
(2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.H…
Game date
2007-09-30

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the LA 35–7 on 2007-09-30. T. Romo posted a game-high +19.31 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3———T
LA700007
Dallas Cowboys142100035

Scoring Map

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

LALA
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:19TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-6

    (7:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:15XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. LALA
    Q2 2:32TD
    Derick Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 71
    Score
    6-7

    (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q2 2:11XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:16TD
    TRT. Romo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    7-13

    (:16) 9-T.Romo scrambles up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:11XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 12:52TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 59
    Score
    7-20

    (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 12:41XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-21

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. Adam Goldberg of St.Louis has a knee injury and has been taken to the locker room for evaluation.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:46TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 37
    Score
    7-27

    (9:46) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:40XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-28

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

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 2:30TD
    JWJ. Witten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 17
    Score
    7-34

    (2:30) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 2:22XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-35

    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. 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +19.31 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +16.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  5. 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  7. 7Trenton ThompsonTrenton Thompson · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Minor · LA · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 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 (+19.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (+5.91 EPA): (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.53 EPA): M. McBriar — (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +19.31 total EPA
  • M. Bulger (LA) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -10.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.185+0.157
Offensive success rate39.2%53.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.303+0.537
Rush EPA/play-0.191+0.048
Defensive EPA/play-0.157+0.185
Defensive success rate46.9%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.16 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +12.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, -14.58 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Justin JonesDallas Cowboys — Justin Jones (Q2 7:19)
  • Derick HallLA — Derick Hall (Q2 2:32)
  • Dallas Cowboys — T. Romo (Q2 0:16)
  • Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 12:52)
  • Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 9:46)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 7:15) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; LA found the end zone from the LA 71 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 9-T.Romo scrambles up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:11) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 59 (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 12:41); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 37 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 9:40) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 2:22) — 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 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -6.53]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 9-T.Romo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 43. 21-O.Atogwe to DAL 26 for 31 yards (65-A.Gurode). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.14]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.91]
  • LA (Q2 14:04) — (14:04) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce to DAL 15 for 24 yards (31-R.Williams). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.65]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 9-T.Romo scrambles up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +4.52]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -6.53]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.91]
  • LA (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hamlin at DAL -9. Touchback. [WPA -3.1% · EPA -5.27]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 9-T.Romo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 43. 21-O.Atogwe to DAL 26 for 31 yards (65-A.Gurode). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 7:19 · LA 2 · Score 0-6
    (7:19) 21-J.Jones left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 7:15 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:32 · LA 71 · Score 6-7
    (2:32) (Punt formation) 1-M.McBriar punts 56 yards to LA 15, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 82-D.Hall for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  5. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · LA 15 · Score 7-13
    (:16) 9-T.Romo scrambles up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · LA 2 · Score 7-14
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:52 · LA 59 · Score 7-20
    (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:41 · LA 2 · Score 7-21
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. Adam Goldberg of St.Louis has a knee injury and has been taken to the locker room for evaluation.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:46 · LA 37 · Score 7-27
    (9:46) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:40 · LA 2 · Score 7-28
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:30 · LA 17 · Score 7-34
    (2:30) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 82-J.Witten for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-35
    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.
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Dallas Cowboys on 2007-09-30?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the LA 35-7 in Week 4, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q2: LA 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: LA 0, Dallas Cowboys 21; Final: LA 7, Dallas Cowboys 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Jones (Q2 7:19) LA touchdown — D. Hall (Q2 2:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Romo (Q2 0:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 12:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 9:46) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:30) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 58.3% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.31 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 37.9% completion, -18.2% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -10.73 total passing EPA.

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

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.91 EPA): (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 84-P.Crayton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

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