Raiders 7–24 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2009

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 24–7 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 0–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Austin
Top passer: B. Gradkowski
Biggest EPA play: (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice …
Game date: 2009-11-26

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24–7 on 2009-11-26. M. Austin posted a game-high +10.46 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	0	7	0	0	7
Dallas Cowboys	3	14	0	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+3LV 18

LV 46

LV 9

DAL 4

+1DAL 2

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:44FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
LV 18
Score
0-3
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:58TD
FJF. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LV 46
Score
0-9
(10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:48XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:38TD
MAM. Austin
Points+6
Yard line
LV 9
Score
0-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on bubble screen.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:31XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:44TD
DHD. Heyward-Bey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
6-17
(5:44) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 12-D.Heyward-Bey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD is Heyward-Bey's first career touchdown reception.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:37XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:18TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LV 6
Score
7-23
(13:18) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant off a naked bootleg.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:12XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-24
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).

1M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.24 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 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. Austin — DAL · Receiving

M. Austin posted the highest total EPA (+10.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.

M. Austin's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha).

Biggest single play (+4.09 EPA): T. Choice — (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap.

Quarterback report card

B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.94 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.083	+0.137
Offensive success rate	39.5%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.165	+0.189
Rush EPA/play	-0.122	+0.193
Defensive EPA/play	-0.137	+0.083
Defensive success rate	57.3%	60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -6.70 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones (Q2 10:58)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:38)
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 5:44)
Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 13:18)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q1 0:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 46 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 10:48) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on bubble screen.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:31) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 5:44); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant off a naked bootleg.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.64]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.09]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to DAL 21 for 11 yards (24-M.Huff). Pass complete on crossing pattern. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.22]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +4.00]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin pushed ob at LV 46 for 27 yards (37-C.Johnson) [92-R.Seymour]. Pass complete on crossing pattern. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.71]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) 23-T.Choice up the middle to LV 11 for 66 yards (21-N.Asomugha). RAZORBACK: Choice takes direct snap. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.09]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +4.00]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.64]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 0:44 · LV 18 · Score 0-3
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 10:58 · LV 46 · Score 0-9
(10:58) 28-F.Jones up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:48 · LV 2 · Score 0-10
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · LV 9 · Score 0-16
(:38) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on bubble screen.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · LV 2 · Score 0-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:44 · DAL 4 · Score 6-17
(5:44) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 12-D.Heyward-Bey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The TD is Heyward-Bey's first career touchdown reception.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:37 · DAL 2 · Score 7-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · LV 6 · Score 7-23
(13:18) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant off a naked bootleg.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · LV 2 · Score 7-24
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.
M. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Romo (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2009-11-26?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-7 in Week 12, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Dallas Cowboys 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q2 10:58) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 5:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 13:18) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 0:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?

B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.9% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Dallas Cowboys?

M. Austin (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin to LV 27 for 49 yards (21-N.Asomugha)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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