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NFL · Week 13 · November 27, 2008 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2008 Week 13 Recap

Cowboys defeat Seahawks 34–9 in Week 13

T.Romo led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 9–34 Week 13 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 9 2–10
Final 9–34
Dallas Cowboys 34 8–4 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
9–34
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 6–24 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Romo
Game date
November 27, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Carlson 6 REC · 105 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 4 REC · 45 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Branch 5 REC · 56 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • T.Romo 22/37 · 346 YDS · 3 TD +16.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 5 REC · 98 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 9 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 34–9 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 6–24 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Romo
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears),…
Game date
2008-11-27

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–9 on 2008-11-27. T. Romo posted a game-high +16.90 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks333009
Dallas Cowboys141073034

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 12:44TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    0-6

    (12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 80-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 2 yards deep right corner of end zone.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 12:36XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 4:53TD
    MBM. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-13

    (4:53) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 4:50XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:02FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 26
    Score
    3-14

    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 12:03TD
    JWJ. Witten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    3-20

    (12:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:57XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    3-21

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

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 7:38FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 23
    Score
    3-24

    (7:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:35FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 20
    Score
    6-24

    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:40FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 7
    Score
    9-24

    (9:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 2:24TD
    Tyler Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 19
    Score
    9-30

    (2:24) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 2:19XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    9-31

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

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 8:59FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 24
    Score
    9-34

    (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 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).

  1. 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +16.90 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  8. 8Roy E.Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 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 (+16.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (-3.19 EPA): (8:16) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA -2. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-4.72 EPA): Justin Jones — (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones).

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +20.4% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.049+0.244
Offensive success rate42.5%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.027+0.457
Rush EPA/play-0.372-0.004
Defensive EPA/play-0.244+0.049
Defensive success rate49.4%57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +19.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass) (Q1 12:44)
  • Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (Q1 4:53)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:03)
  • Tyler OwensDallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:24)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q1 1:02)
  • Nick FolkDallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q2 7:38)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 1:35)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q3 9:40)
  • Nick FolkDallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q4 8:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q1 12:44) — (12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 80-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 2 yards deep right corner of end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 12:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 4:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 11:57) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q3 9:40) — (9:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 2:19) — 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 SEA 24 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.72]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten to SEA 16 for 36 yards (24-D.Grant). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.29]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-49-J.Robinson, Touchback. [WPA -4.4% · EPA -0.08]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch to DAL 46 for 17 yards (26-K.Hamlin). Pass complete on a post pattern. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +2.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +0.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 22-J.Jones left tackle to DAL 36 for -1 yards (96-M.Spears). FUMBLES (96-M.Spears), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Henry at DAL 28. 42-A.Henry to DAL 28 for no gain (22-J.Jones). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.72]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA -2. Touchback. [WPA -1.5% · EPA -3.19]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 81-T.Owens ran ob at SEA 19 for 33 yards. Penalty on SEA-26-J.Wilson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +3.12]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 84-B.Engram ran ob at DAL 38 for 22 yards (32-O.Scandrick). [WPA +1.7% · EPA +2.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 12:44 · SEA 16 · Score 0-6
    (12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 80-M.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 2 yards deep right corner of end zone.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 12:36 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 4:53 · SEA 2 · Score 0-13
    (4:53) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:50 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 1:02 · DAL 26 · Score 3-14
    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:03 · SEA 7 · Score 3-20
    (12:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 11:57 · SEA 2 · Score 3-21
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  8. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 7:38 · SEA 23 · Score 3-24
    (7:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · DAL 20 · Score 6-24
    (1:35) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:40 · DAL 7 · Score 9-24
    (9:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · SEA 19 · Score 9-30
    (2:24) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:19 · SEA 2 · Score 9-31
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  13. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · SEA 24 · Score 9-34
    (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 42 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.
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-11-27?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-9 in Week 13, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 9, Dallas Cowboys 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Bennett (T. Romo pass) (Q1 12:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q1 4:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 1:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q2 7:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 9:40, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 8:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 46.8% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +20.4% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.90 total passing EPA.

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

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-3.19 EPA): (8:16) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA -2. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

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