Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 33–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 9–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Witten
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-12-20
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 33–24 on 2008-12-20. J. Witten posted a game-high +7.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 33 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens(11:08) (Shotgun) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(6:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(2:58) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left corner of the end zone.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(11:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(6:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(3:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back; pass caught right corner of the end zone.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:08TD TCT. ChoicePoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 0-6
(11:08) (Shotgun) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:05XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 6:17FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 7
- Score
- 3-7
(6:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 10:57FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 11
- Score
- 6-7
(10:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:02FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 19
- Score
- 9-7
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:58TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 15-7
(2:58) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left corner of the end zone.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:51XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 16-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:32FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 17
- Score
- 16-10
(11:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:34FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 19-10
(6:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:54TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 7
- Score
- 19-16
(3:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back; pass caught right corner of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:50XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 19-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:42TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 77
- Score
- 25-17
(3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:32XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 26-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:41TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 21
- Score
- 26-23
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:36XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 26-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:33TD LML. McClainPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 82
- Score
- 32-24
(1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:18XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 33-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.43 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.13 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 8M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 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
J. Witten — DAL · Receiving
J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+7.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.
J. Witten's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.60 EPA): L. McClain — (1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.58 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +8.9% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.165 | +0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.012 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.410 | +0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.165 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.17 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, +14.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +2.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Choice
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 11:05) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q2 10:57) — (10:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left corner of the end zone.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 2:51) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 17–17. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 3:54); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 3:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 77 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:32) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 21 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 82 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:18) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 20. 20-E.Reed to BAL 49 for 29 yards (23-T.Choice).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 3 for -6 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], RECOVERED by DAL-98-G.Ellis at BAL 4.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left corner of the end zone.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 9-T.Romo FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 17, ball out of bounds at BAL 17. On option-right, Romo's lateral to Choice rolled out-of-bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 3 for -6 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], RECOVERED by DAL-98-G.Ellis at BAL 4.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 11:08 · BAL 2 · Score 0-6
(11:08) (Shotgun) 23-T.Choice up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 6:17 · DAL 7 · Score 3-7
(6:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:57 · DAL 11 · Score 6-7
(10:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 19 · Score 9-7
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · DAL 13 · Score 15-7
(2:58) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left corner of the end zone. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 2:51 · DAL 2 · Score 16-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:32 · BAL 17 · Score 16-10
(11:32) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 6:34 · DAL 17 · Score 19-10
(6:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · BAL 7 · Score 19-16
(3:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back; pass caught right corner of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:50 · BAL 2 · Score 19-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · DAL 77 · Score 25-17
(3:42) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · DAL 2 · Score 26-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:41 · BAL 21 · Score 26-23
(1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:36 · BAL 2 · Score 26-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · DAL 82 · Score 32-24
(1:33) 33-L.McClain right tackle for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · DAL 2 · Score 33-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-12-20?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-24 in Week 16, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 17, Dallas Cowboys 17; Final: Baltimore Ravens 33, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Choice (Q1 11:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 2:58) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 3:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 3:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:41) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q4 1:33) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 6:17, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 10:57, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:32, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 6:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.58 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.5% completion, +8.9% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (1:41) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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