Commanders 30–33 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2010

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 33–30 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Kitna
Top passer: R. Grossman
Biggest EPA play: (5:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 45-M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensaba…
Game date: 2010-12-19

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 33–30 on 2010-12-19. J. Kitna posted a game-high +12.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	7	7	16	0	30
Dallas Cowboys	10	10	10	3	0	33

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 24

DAL 19

WAS 14

DAL 10

+3WAS 21

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:52FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
0-3
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:14TD
MAM. Austin
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
0-9
(4:14) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on up and out pattern 5 yards deep end zone.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:09XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-10
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:55FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-13
(12:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 9:43TD
RTR. Torain
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 19
Score
6-13
(9:43) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 9:35XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:51TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
7-19
(3:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete out an out pattern; breaks a tackle at the 10.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:44XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-20
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:11TD
TCT. Choice
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
7-26
(12:11) 23-T.Choice right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:06XP
DBD. Buehler
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-27
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:54TD
SMS. Moss
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
13-27
(9:54) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:49XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:31FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-30
(4:31) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:51TD
SMS. Moss
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
20-30
(13:51) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on crossing pattern; back of the end zone.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:44Safety
RGR. Grossman
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
22-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:44TD
CCC. Cooley
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
28-30
(7:44) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-I.Olshansky]. Pass complete on crossing pattern.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:37Safety
RGR. Grossman
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
30-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 45-M.Sellers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:55FG
DBD. Buehler
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 21
Score
30-33
(:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +12.71 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
3Andrew Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
4R. Grossman · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.82 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
5C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
6S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7R. Torain · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
8F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 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

J. Kitna — DAL · Passing

J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+12.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

J. Kitna's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete out an out pattern; breaks a tackle at the 10.

Biggest single play (-5.55 EPA): R. Grossman — (5:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 45-M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at WAS 36. 43-G.Sensabaugh to WAS 27 for 9 yards (46-R.Torain).

Quarterback report card

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

R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.82 total EPA
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.076	+0.082
Offensive success rate	45.2%	51.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.170	+0.303
Rush EPA/play	+0.140	-0.099
Defensive EPA/play	-0.082	-0.076
Defensive success rate	48.4%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.08, Dallas Cowboys +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +7.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +6.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 4:14)
Washington Commanders — R. Torain (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 9:43)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 3:51)
Dallas Cowboys — T. Choice (Q3 12:11)
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 9:54)
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 13:51)
Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 7:44)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q1 10:52)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q2 12:55)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q3 4:31)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler (Q4 0:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on up and out pattern 5 yards deep end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 4:09) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 19 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:35) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 3:51); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:44) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 23-T.Choice right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 12:06) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:49) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 13:51); Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-I.Olshansky]. Pass complete on crossing pattern.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 1 (Q4 7:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 45-M.Sellers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 41-T.Newman at DAL 40. 41-T.Newman to DAL 22 for -18 yards (18-T.Austin). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -0.37]
Washington Commanders (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 45-M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at WAS 36. 43-G.Sensabaugh to WAS 27 for 9 yards (46-R.Torain). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.55]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.36]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) (Punt formation) 1-S.Paulescu punts 44 yards to DAL 48, Center-57-N.Sundberg, fair catch by 37-B.McCann. [WPA +11.3% · EPA -0.15]
Washington Commanders (Q4 7:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 45-M.Sellers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +1.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 45-M.Sellers INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at WAS 36. 43-G.Sensabaugh to WAS 27 for 9 yards (46-R.Torain). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -5.55]
Washington Commanders (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 14 for -8 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware), RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at WAS 15. 90-J.Ratliff to WAS 15 for no gain (78-K.Lichtensteiger). [WPA -3.7% · EPA -3.94]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) 23-T.Choice up the middle to WAS 2 for -1 yards (59-L.Fletcher; 52-R.McIntosh). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.53]
Washington Commanders (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 13-A.Armstrong to DAL 33 for 10 yards (21-M.Jenkins). Pass complete on curl sideline. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:52 · WAS 24 · Score 0-3
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 4:14 · WAS 3 · Score 0-9
(4:14) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on up and out pattern 5 yards deep end zone.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:09 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 12:55 · WAS 2 · Score 0-13
(12:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 9:43 · DAL 19 · Score 6-13
(9:43) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · DAL 2 · Score 7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:51 · WAS 14 · Score 7-19
(3:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete out an out pattern; breaks a tackle at the 10.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:44 · WAS 2 · Score 7-20
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:11 · WAS 3 · Score 7-26
(12:11) 23-T.Choice right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · WAS 2 · Score 7-27
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · DAL 10 · Score 13-27
(9:54) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on quick slant.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:49 · DAL 2 · Score 14-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-1-S.Paulescu.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 4:31 · WAS 2 · Score 14-30
(4:31) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:51 · DAL 5 · Score 20-30
(13:51) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on crossing pattern; back of the end zone.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 13:44 · DAL 2 · Score 22-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:44 · DAL 5 · Score 28-30
(7:44) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-I.Olshansky]. Pass complete on crossing pattern.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 7:37 · DAL 1 · Score 30-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-R.Grossman pass to 45-M.Sellers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:55 · WAS 21 · Score 30-33
(:55) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 39 yard field goal 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.
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Kitna (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2010-12-19?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 33-30 in Week 15, 2010.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 16, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Washington Commanders 30, Dallas Cowboys 33.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 4:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Torain (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 9:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 3:51) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Choice (Q3 12:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 9:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 13:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 7:44) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q1 10:52, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q2 12:55, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q3 4:31, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q4 0:55, 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?

R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 48.1% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.82 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.71 total passing EPA.

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

J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete out an out pattern; breaks a tackle at the 10..

Was Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W

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