Commanders 6–7 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2009

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 48.4% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.30 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.08 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins b.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 7–6 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–0 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jihaad Campbell
Top passer: Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play: (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletc…
Game date: 2009-11-22

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 7–6 on 2009-11-22, overcoming Washington Commanders's 3–0 halftime lead. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +4.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	3	0	0	0	6
Dallas Cowboys	0	0	7	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3DAL 27

+3DAL 13

WAS 10

+1WAS 2

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:28FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 27
Score
3-0
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:46FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
6-0
(:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:50TD
PCP. Crayton
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
6-6
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:41XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
6-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
2M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
3M. Kelly · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
4A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
7Drake Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 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

Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing

Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+4.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.

Jihaad Campbell's top snap (-4.08 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield.

Biggest single play (-5.54 EPA): M. Barber — (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.137	-0.147
Offensive success rate	36.8%	46.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.109	-0.042
Rush EPA/play	-0.337	-0.170
Defensive EPA/play	+0.147	+0.137
Defensive success rate	53.2%	63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.14, Dallas Cowboys -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -11.28 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -10.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 2:50)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q2 10:28)
Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q3 0:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:41) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield. [WPA -33.7% · EPA -4.08]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Thomas (41-T.Newman). Pass incomplete at the Dallas 35 right side of the field. [WPA -20.6% · EPA +0.04]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +2.71]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.54]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -2.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) 24-M.Barber right tackle to WAS 12 for 4 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at WAS 11, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at WAS 17. 23-D.Hall to WAS 24 for 7 yards (9-T.Romo). WAS [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.54]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins backfield. [WPA -33.7% · EPA -4.08]
Washington Commanders (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-M.Kelly pushed ob at DAL 19 for 36 yards (20-A.Ball). Penalty on DAL-54-B.Carpenter, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.70]
Washington Commanders (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:28 · DAL 27 · Score 3-0
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:46 · DAL 13 · Score 6-0
(:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:50 · WAS 10 · Score 6-6
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:41 · WAS 2 · Score 6-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2009-11-22?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 7-6 in Week 11, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 2:50) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 10:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 0:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 48.4% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.08 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 93-A.Spencer (72-S.Bowen) at WAS 34. 93-A.Spencer to WAS 37 for -3 yards (86-F.Davis). Pass was tipped by Bowen in the Redskins b.

Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 7-6 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

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