Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 38–17 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 10–21 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayto…
- Game date
- 2009-11-01
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 38–17 on 2009-11-01. T. Romo posted a game-high +12.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(7:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 17-S.Hurd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on a crossing pattern.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(13:30) 24-M.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(8:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 7:03FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 3-0
(7:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:23TD SHS. HurdPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 36
- Score
- 3-6
(3:23) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 17-S.Hurd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on a crossing pattern.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:12XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:30TD MBM. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 3-13
(13:30) 24-M.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:26XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 10:31TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 9-14
(10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 10:25XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:40TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 7
- Score
- 10-20
(:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:35XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:44TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 10-27
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:39XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-28
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:30TD PCP. CraytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 71
- Score
- 10-34
(1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:11XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-35
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:03FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 22
- Score
- 10-38
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 16-38
(8:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:40XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-38
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +12.09 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3S. Hurd · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.30 EPA/play
- 4D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6K. Ogletree · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 7F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 8J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 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 (+12.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (-5.69 EPA): (9:31) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -5 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by SEA-90-C.Cole at DAL 10. 90-C.Cole to DAL 8 for 2 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): Jon Ryan — (1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.06 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.288 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.178 | -0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.135 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +8.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -11.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — S. Hurd (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton
- Seattle Seahawks — Jonas Griffith (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Dallas Cowboys — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 36 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 17-S.Hurd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on a crossing pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 3:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 24-M.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:26) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:25) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 0:40); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:35) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 2:39) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 71 (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 1:11) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 8:40) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett up the middle to SEA 40 for 6 yards (41-T.Newman). FUMBLES (41-T.Newman), RECOVERED by DAL-32-O.Scandrick at SEA 45. 32-O.Scandrick to SEA 30 for 15 yards (60-M.Unger).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 81-N.Burleson to DAL 25 for 36 yards (41-T.Newman). Pass complete on fly pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 17-S.Hurd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on a crossing pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 84-P.Crayton to SEA 15 for 16 yards (24-D.Grant). Pass complete on a curl route.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -5 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by SEA-90-C.Cole at DAL 10. 90-C.Cole to DAL 8 for 2 yards.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett up the middle to SEA 40 for 6 yards (41-T.Newman). FUMBLES (41-T.Newman), RECOVERED by DAL-32-O.Scandrick at SEA 45. 32-O.Scandrick to SEA 30 for 15 yards (60-M.Unger).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-N.Burleson to DAL 23 for 8 yards (56-B.James). FUMBLES (56-B.James), RECOVERED by DAL-57-V.Butler at DAL 17. DAL-56-B.James was injured during t
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 7:03 · DAL 25 · Score 3-0
(7:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:23 · SEA 36 · Score 3-6
(3:23) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 17-S.Hurd for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on a crossing pattern. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:12 · SEA 2 · Score 3-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · SEA 2 · Score 3-13
(13:30) 24-M.Barber right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:26 · SEA 2 · Score 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · DAL 23 · Score 9-14
(10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on slant. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · DAL 2 · Score 10-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · SEA 7 · Score 10-20
(:40) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:35 · SEA 2 · Score 10-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:44 · SEA 3 · Score 10-27
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · SEA 2 · Score 10-28
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:30 · DAL 71 · Score 10-34
(1:30) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 53 yards to DAL 18, Center-45-K.Houser. 84-P.Crayton for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return left sideline. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 1:11 · SEA 2 · Score 10-35
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · SEA 22 · Score 10-38
(11:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:46 · DAL 4 · Score 16-38
(8:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:40 · DAL 2 · Score 17-38
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys on 2009-11-01?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 38-17 in Week 8, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Dallas Cowboys 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — S. Hurd (T. Romo pass) (Q1 3:23) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q2 13:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 10:31) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 2:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (Q3 1:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 8:46) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 7:03, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 51.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.69 EPA): (9:31) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 8 for -5 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by SEA-90-C.Cole at DAL 10. 90-C.Cole to DAL 8 for 2 yards..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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