Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 24–14 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Owens
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMB…
- Game date
- 2007-10-21
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–14 on 2007-10-21, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 14–7 halftime lead. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +11.48 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:49) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Griffin to DAL 41 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DAL 28. 23-C.Griffin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:00) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Minnesota challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:55.)
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-C.Canty), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by DAL-25-P.Watkins at DAL 32. 25-P.Watkins for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The last time the Cowboys returned a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown was Sept. 25, 1983 vs. New Orleans when Ron Fellows returned the ball 62 yards after Ed Jones blocked the kick.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:41TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 0-6
(6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:36XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:49TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 6-7
(:49) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:43XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:54TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 50
- Score
- 13-7
(1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Griffin to DAL 41 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DAL 28. 23-C.Griffin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:39XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:00TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 14-13
(7:00) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Minnesota challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:55.)
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:55XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:05TD RLR. LongwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 31
- Score
- 14-20
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-C.Canty), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by DAL-25-P.Watkins at DAL 32. 25-P.Watkins for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The last time the Cowboys returned a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown was Sept. 25, 1983 vs. New Orleans when Ron Fellows returned the ball 62 yards after Ed Jones blocked the kick.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:52XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:38FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 14-24
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 2J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3
Justin Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 5T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 6A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7
Darius Anderson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 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 (+11.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.64 EPA per play.
Tyler Owens's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone.
Biggest single play (-9.05 EPA): T. Romo — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Gri
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) · 43 dropbacks · 72.1% completion · +17.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.50 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -22.6% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -7.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.318 | -0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.069 | +0.215 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 65.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.21 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -5.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -14.20 total EPA, 2 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)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Watkins
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 0:43) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 50 (Q2 1:54); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:39) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 7:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:55) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 31 (Q3 3:05); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:52) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Gri
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-C.Canty), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by DAL-25-P.Watkins at DAL 32. 25-P.Watkins for 68 yards, TOUCH
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at MIN 17 for -8 yards (95-K.Udeze). FUMBLES (95-K.Udeze), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 16. PENALTY on MIN-91-R.Edwards, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens to MIN 19 for 24 yards (26-A.Winfield). Pass complete after being pushed out of the pocket.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:02) — (10:02) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe punts 59 yards to DAL 34, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 84-P.Crayton pushed ob at DAL 44 for 10 yards (21-M.Doss). Return left side of the field.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Gri
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-C.Canty), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by DAL-25-P.Watkins at DAL 32. 25-P.Watkins for 68 yards, TOUCH
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at MIN 17 for -8 yards (95-K.Udeze). FUMBLES (95-K.Udeze), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 16. PENALTY on MIN-91-R.Edwards, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 8 for -1 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by DAL-56-B.James at MIN 22. 56-B.James to MIN 22 for no gain (78-M.Birk).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:41 · MIN 5 · Score 0-6
(6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:36 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · DAL 20 · Score 6-7
(:49) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · MIN 50 · Score 13-7
(1:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass to 84-P.Crayton to MIN 43 for 7 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 40. 51-B.Leber to 50 for 10 yards. Lateral to 23-C.Gri - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:39 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:00 · MIN 1 · Score 14-13
(7:00) 24-M.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Minnesota challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:55.) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:55 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 3:05 · DAL 31 · Score 14-20
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-C.Canty), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by DAL-25-P.Watkins at DAL 32. 25-P.Watkins for 68 yards, TOUCH - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:52 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 10:38 · MIN 27 · Score 14-24
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal 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.
- 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).
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys on 2007-10-21?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 in Week 7, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q1 6:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 0:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 1:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q3 7:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Watkins (Q3 3:05) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 72.1% completion, +17.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.50 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 25.0% completion, -22.6% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -7.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?
Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught 8 yards deep end zone..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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