Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S…
- Game date
- 2011-09-11
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–24 on 2011-09-11, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 10–7 halftime lead. T. Romo posted a game-high +8.20 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(12:03) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:33TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 6-0
(10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 10-0
(3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:44TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 10-6
(:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:37XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:15TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 36
- Score
- 16-7
(8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:06FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 17-10
(4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:55TD FJF. JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 23-10
(14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:03TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 26
- Score
- 24-16
(12:03) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 11:56XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:08TD ITI. TrufantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 59
- Score
- 24-23
(5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:00XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:32FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 24-27
(:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.20 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2
Laken Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5K. Ogletree · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 6P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 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 (+8.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+5.24 EPA): (10:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at NYJ 3 for 64 yards (36-J.Leonhard).
Biggest single play (-7.52 EPA): M. Sanchez — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane r
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.16 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.05, New York Jets -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -4.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -4.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones
- New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — I. Trufant
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 7 (Q1 10:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:37) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 36 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 8:05) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 26 (Q4 12:03); New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:56) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 59 (Q4 5:08); New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:00) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 46. 24-D.Revis pushed ob at DAL 34 for 20 yards (68-D.Free).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at DAL 46 for 0 yards (40-D.McCray). FUMBLES (40-D.McCray) [40-D.McCray], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at NYJ 47. 50-S.Lee to NYJ 47 for no gain (21-L.Tomlinson).
- New York Jets (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane r
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee at NYJ 38. 50-S.Lee for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane r
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at DAL 46 for 0 yards (40-D.McCray). FUMBLES (40-D.McCray) [40-D.McCray], RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at NYJ 47. 50-S.Lee to NYJ 47 for no gain (21-L.Tomlinson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at NYJ 3 for 64 yards (36-J.Leonhard).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:33 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-0
(10:33) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:27 · NYJ 7 · Score 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 3:19 · NYJ 16 · Score 10-0
(3:19) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · DAL 4 · Score 10-6
(:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:15 · NYJ 36 · Score 16-7
(8:15) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 4:06 · DAL 16 · Score 17-10
(4:06) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:55 · NYJ 1 · Score 23-10
(14:55) 28-F.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · DAL 26 · Score 24-16
(12:03) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-P.Burress for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · DAL 2 · Score 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · NYJ 59 · Score 24-23
(5:08) 1-M.McBriar punt is BLOCKED by 25-J.McKnight, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-I.Trufant at DAL 18. 35-I.Trufant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:00 · DAL 2 · Score 24-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:32 · DAL 32 · Score 24-27
(:32) 2-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets on 2011-09-11?
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, New York Jets 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New York Jets 17; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, New York Jets 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 10:33) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 0:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 8:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q4 14:55) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 12:03) New York Jets touchdown — I. Trufant (Q4 5:08) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 3:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 4:06, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 53.1% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.16 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 54.8% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+5.24 EPA): (10:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at NYJ 3 for 64 yards (36-J.Leonhard)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 0-1 L
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
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