Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 30–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Barber
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY …
- Game date
- 2008-10-12
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–24 on 2008-10-12. M. Barber posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(1:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(3:26) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(2:17) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short middle to 24-M.Barber [55-T.LaBoy].
(10:49) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(3:21) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:04) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(14:05) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 87-S.Morey, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by ARI-52-M.Beisel at DAL 3. 52-M.Beisel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 15:00TD JAJ. ArringtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 30
- Score
- 0-6
6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:45XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:10TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 55
- Score
- 6-7
(1:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:59XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:17TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 13-7
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:11XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 14-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:26TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-13
(3:26) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:21XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:17TD MBM. BarberPoints+7
- Yard line
- ARI 32
- Score
- 14-14
(2:17) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short middle to 24-M.Barber [55-T.LaBoy].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:49TD SBS. BreastonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 11
- Score
- 14-20
(10:49) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:44XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:21FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 14-24
(3:21) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:17TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 70
- Score
- 20-24
(2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:04FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 34
- Score
- 24-24
(:04) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 14:05TD MBM. BeiselPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 85
- Score
- 24-30
(14:05) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 87-S.Morey, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by ARI-52-M.Beisel at DAL 3. 52-M.Beisel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 5Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.90 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.57 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8
Tyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 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
M. Barber — DAL · Receiving
M. Barber posted the highest total EPA (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
M. Barber's top snap (+6.43 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.57 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.066 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.104 | +0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.450 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | +0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -6.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — S. Breaston (Kade Warner pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber (T. Romo pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Beisel
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 14:45) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 55 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:59) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 7 (Q3 8:11) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 3:21) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short middle to 24-M.Barber [55-T.LaBoy]..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:44) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 70 (Q4 2:17); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:00) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 85 (OT 14:05).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (OT 14:05) — (14:05) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 87-S.Morey, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by ARI-52-M.Beisel at DAL 3. 52-M.Beisel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Ineligible Downfield
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 9-D.Johnson punts 43 yards to DAL 21, Center-48-N.Hodel. 21-A.Jones to DAL 32 for 11 yards (87-S.Morey).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:59) — 6-N.Folk kicks 37 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 33. 93-C.Campbell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-23-T.Choice at ARI 27. 23-T.Choice to ARI 27 for no gain (85-J.Urban).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 9-T.Romo sacked at ARI 32 for -7 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 28. 94-A.Smith to ARI 28 for no gain (65-A.Gurode).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · DAL 30 · Score 0-6
6-N.Folk kicks 63 yards from DAL 30 to ARI 7. 28-J.Arrington for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 14:45 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · ARI 55 · Score 6-7
(1:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:17 · ARI 14 · Score 13-7
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:11 · ARI 7 · Score 14-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · DAL 2 · Score 14-13
(3:26) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:21 · DAL 2 · Score 14-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q3 2:17 · ARI 32 · Score 14-14
(2:17) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete short middle to 24-M.Barber [55-T.LaBoy]. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:49 · DAL 11 · Score 14-20
(10:49) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 15-S.Breaston for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · DAL 2 · Score 14-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:21 · DAL 23 · Score 14-24
(3:21) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · ARI 70 · Score 20-24
(2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 2 · Score 21-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ARI 34 · Score 24-24
(:04) 6-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — OT 14:05 · ARI 85 · Score 24-30
(14:05) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 87-S.Morey, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by ARI-52-M.Beisel at DAL 3. 52-M.Beisel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Ineligible Downfield
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Barber (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals on 2008-10-12?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-24 in Week 6, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, Arizona Cardinals 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (Q1 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q2 1:10) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 8:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 3:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — S. Breaston (K. Warner pass) (Q4 10:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (T. Romo pass) (Q4 2:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Beisel (OT 14:05) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 3:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.57 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 64.7% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Barber (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+6.43 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 24-M.Barber for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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