Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 34–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 13–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- B. Leftwich
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-09-13
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–21 on 2009-09-13. T. Romo posted a game-high +19.05 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(10:26) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(13:50) 28-D.Ward up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(4:06) 24-M.Barber left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:31) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:42FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 33
- Score
- 3-0
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:27FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 6-0
(1:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:26TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 6-6
(10:26) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:19XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 6-7
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:55TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 42
- Score
- 12-7
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:46XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 13-7
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:34TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 66
- Score
- 19-7
(11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:23XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 20-7
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:50TD Denzel WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 20-13
(13:50) 28-D.Ward up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:45XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 20-14
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:56TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 80
- Score
- 26-14
(12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:43XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 27-14
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:06TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 33-14
(4:06) 24-M.Barber left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:57XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 34-14
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:31TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-20
(1:31) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:28XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-21
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +19.05 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 2P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 3B. Leftwich · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.10 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +5.93 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 7M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 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 (+19.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+7.26 EPA): (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Leftwich (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.10 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.66 EPA/play · +19.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.373 | +0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.657 | +0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.213 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.373 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +25.38 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +8.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Denzel Ward
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (B. Leftwich pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:19) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 42 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:46) — (Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 66 (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 11:23) — (Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) 28-D.Ward up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:45) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:43) — (Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 24-M.Barber left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:57) — (Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:28) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (43-G.Sensabaugh), Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson, RECOVERED by DAL-21-M.Jenkins at DAL 35. 21-M.Jenkins to TB 48 for 1
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass deep right to 80-M.Clayton to DAL 28 for 47 yards (41-T.Newman). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (43-G.Sensabaugh), Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson, RECOVERED by DAL-21-M.Jenkins at DAL 35. 21-M.Jenkins to TB 48 for 1
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 9:42 · TB 33 · Score 3-0
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 1:27 · TB 4 · Score 6-0
(1:27) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:26 · DAL 1 · Score 6-6
(10:26) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:19 · DAL 2 · Score 6-7
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · TB 42 · Score 12-7
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · TB 2 · Score 13-7
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · TB 66 · Score 19-7
(11:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 11:23 · TB 2 · Score 20-7
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · DAL 1 · Score 20-13
(13:50) 28-D.Ward up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:45 · DAL 2 · Score 20-14
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · TB 80 · Score 26-14
(12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:43 · TB 2 · Score 27-14
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:06 · TB 6 · Score 33-14
(4:06) 24-M.Barber left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · TB 2 · Score 34-14
(Kick formation) 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · DAL 2 · Score 34-20
(1:31) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · DAL 2 · Score 34-21
(Kick formation) 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.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.
- B. Leftwich (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2009-09-13?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-21 in Week 1, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Dallas Cowboys 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q2 10:26) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 11:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Ward (Q4 13:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 12:56) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 4:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 1:31) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 9:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 1:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Leftwich (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.6% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.10 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 55.2% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +19.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+7.26 EPA): (12:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 84-P.Crayton for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 1-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
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