49ers 22–35 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2008

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+7.18 EPA): (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 35–22 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: San Francisco 49ers 6–22 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Owens
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty …
Game date: 2008-11-23

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 35–22 on 2008-11-23. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +19.21 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
San Francisco 49ers	6	0	3	13	0	22
Dallas Cowboys	0	22	7	6	0	35

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers

SF 75

+3SF 30

+3SF 23

SF 10

+3DAL 18

+3SF 29

DAL 18

+3SF 24

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:42FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
3-0
(2:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:03FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
6-0
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:06TD
Tyler Owens
Points+6
Yard line
SF 75
Score
6-6
(14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:54XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
6-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:08Safety
ALA. Lee
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 95
Score
6-9
(12:08) (Punt formation) 4-A.Lee punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-86-B.Jennings, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 7:28FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
SF 30
Score
6-12
(7:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:06FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
SF 23
Score
6-15
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:57TD
MBM. Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
SF 1
Score
6-21
(:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 80-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown throw came off play action.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:52XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
6-22
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:10TD
PCP. Crayton
Points+6
Yard line
SF 10
Score
6-28
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-J.Smith].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:04XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
SF 2
Score
6-29
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:27FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
9-29
(8:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:53FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
SF 29
Score
9-32
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:27TD
IBI. Bruce
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
15-32
(8:27) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 88-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:20XP
JNJ. Nedney
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
16-32
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:11FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
SF 24
Score
16-35
(5:11) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 3:54TD
DFD. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 9
Score
22-35
(3:54) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 29-D.Foster for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +19.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
2I. Bruce · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
3T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +10.19 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
4S. Hill · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5Buddy Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
6V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.66 EPA/play
7P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
8Roy E.Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 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 (+19.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.74 EPA per play.

Tyler Owens's top snap (+7.18 EPA): (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined.

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) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.19 total EPA
S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	San Francisco 49ers	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.016	+0.094
Offensive success rate	47.2%	40.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.177	+0.248
Rush EPA/play	-0.671	-0.196
Defensive EPA/play	-0.094	+0.016
Defensive success rate	59.4%	52.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

San Francisco 49ers: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +9.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -1.16 total EPA, 6 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) (Q2 14:06)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:57)
Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 12:10)
San Francisco 49ers — I. Bruce (S. Hill pass) (Q4 8:27)
San Francisco 49ers — D. Foster (S. Hill pass) (Q4 3:54)

Field goals

San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q1 2:42)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q1 0:03)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q2 7:28)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q2 3:06)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q3 8:27)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q4 14:53)
Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q4 5:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 22–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 75 (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 13:54) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DAL 95 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Punt formation) 4-A.Lee punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-86-B.Jennings, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q2 3:06) — (3:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 80-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown throw came off play action.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:52) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-J.Smith].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 12:04) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 29 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 18 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 88-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 8:20) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 29-D.Foster for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +23.6% · EPA +7.18]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) 13-S.Hill pass deep left to 88-I.Bruce to DAL 38 for 17 yards (26-K.Hamlin). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.07]
San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.39]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 13-S.Hill Aborted. 66-E.Heitmann FUMBLES at SF 19, RECOVERED by DAL-55-Z.Thomas at SF 19. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.50]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens ran ob at SF 30 for 45 yards. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.14]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +23.6% · EPA +7.18]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short left to 23-T.Choice. Screen pass. San Francisco challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-T.Romo FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 18, RECOVERED by [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.68]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) 13-S.Hill pass deep left intended for 82-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Henry at DAL -8. Touchback. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -5.36]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at SF 22 for 52 yards (26-M.Roman). Pass complete on a fly pattern. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +4.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · DAL 5 · Score 3-0
(2:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 0:03 · DAL 4 · Score 6-0
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:06 · SF 75 · Score 6-6
(14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:54 · SF 2 · Score 6-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 12:08 · DAL 95 · Score 6-9
(12:08) (Punt formation) 4-A.Lee punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-86-B.Jennings, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 7:28 · SF 30 · Score 6-12
(7:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 3:06 · SF 23 · Score 6-15
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · SF 1 · Score 6-21
(:57) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 80-M.Bennett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown throw came off play action.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:52 · SF 2 · Score 6-22
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:10 · SF 10 · Score 6-28
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-J.Smith].
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:04 · SF 2 · Score 6-29
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 8:27 · DAL 18 · Score 9-29
(8:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · SF 29 · Score 9-32
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · DAL 18 · Score 15-32
(8:27) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 88-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 8:20 · DAL 2 · Score 16-32
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · SF 24 · Score 16-35
(5:11) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · DAL 9 · Score 22-35
(3:54) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 29-D.Foster for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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).
S. Hill (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-11-23?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 35-22 in Week 12, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Dallas Cowboys 22; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 13, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 22, Dallas Cowboys 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q2 14:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q3 12:10) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — I. Bruce (S. Hill pass) (Q4 8:27) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Foster (S. Hill pass) (Q4 3:54) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 0:03, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 7:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 3:06, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 8:27, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 56.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.19 total passing EPA. S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers), 53.8% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Tyler Owens (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+7.18 EPA): (14:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-22-N.Clements, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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