Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 28–10 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 21–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (:47) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wri…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 28–10 on 2008-09-07. T. Romo posted a game-high +18.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(6:45) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(12:48) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(9:55) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:29) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. PENALTY on CLE-92-S.Rogers, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:30) 28-F.Jones right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(10:13) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:45TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(6:45) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:40XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:48TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-6
(12:48) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:43XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:55TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 13-7
(9:55) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:48XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:29TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 20-7
(:29) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:26XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 21-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. PENALTY on CLE-92-S.Rogers, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:30TD FJF. JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 27-7
(6:30) 28-F.Jones right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:24XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 28-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:13FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 28-10
(10:13) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +18.13 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 4P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 5K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6
Darius Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 7F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.14 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 (+18.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (-5.42 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE -7. 24-E.Wright to CLE 13 for 20 yards (28-F.Jones).
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 · 66.7% completion · +14.9% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +18.13 total EPA
- Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -8.7% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.256 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.0% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.503 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.241 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.256 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 45.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 8 drives, +20.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Cleveland Browns — K. Winslow (Darius Anderson pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
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 CLE 1 (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 6:40) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 12:43) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 35 (Q2 9:55); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 9:48) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:26).
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) 28-F.Jones right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 6:24) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:55) — (9:55) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to CLE 41 for 19 yards (26-S.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 24-M.Barber right guard to CLE 33 for 23 yards (26-S.Jones).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 46, and recovers at DAL 46.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow to DAL 33 for 17 yards (25-P.Watkins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE -7. 24-E.Wright to CLE 13 for 20 yards (28-F.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:55) — (9:55) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 9-T.Romo kneels to CLE 14 for -1 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to CLE 41 for 19 yards (26-S.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:45 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
(6:45) 24-M.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:40 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:48 · DAL 2 · Score 7-6
(12:48) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 12:43 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 9:55 · CLE 35 · Score 13-7
(9:55) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-81-T.Owens, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 9:48 · CLE 2 · Score 14-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · CLE 1 · Score 20-7
(:29) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · CLE 2 · Score 21-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. PENALTY on CLE-92-S.Rogers, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:30 · CLE 11 · Score 27-7
(6:30) 28-F.Jones right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:24 · CLE 2 · Score 28-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 10:13 · DAL 17 · Score 28-10
(10:13) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
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.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns on 2008-09-07?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 28-10 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 28, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 6:45) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Winslow (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 12:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 9:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 0:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q3 6:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 10:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 66.7% completion, +14.9% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +18.13 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 37.9% completion, -8.7% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.42 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE -7. 24-E.Wright to CLE 13 for 20 yards (28-F.Jones)..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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