Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 19–13 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–3 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Roberts
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDO…
- Game date
- 2011-12-04
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 19–13 on 2011-12-04, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 10–3 halftime lead. A. Roberts posted a game-high +7.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(4:18) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(5:55) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:14) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(8:21) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:39) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(13:15) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:18FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 30
- Score
- 0-3
(4:18) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 32
- Score
- 3-3
(5:55) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:14TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 9-3
(3:14) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-3
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:21FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 10-6
(8:21) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:39FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 13-6
(:39) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 13-12
(13:15) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:08XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 11:56TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 52
- Score
- 13-19
(11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 2K. Kolb · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.14 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3
Layden Robinson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 4L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.35 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.05 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
A. Roberts — ARI · Receiving
A. Roberts posted the highest total EPA (+7.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.
A. Roberts's top snap (+2.48 EPA): (15:00) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 12-A.Roberts pushed ob at DAL 33 for 40 yards (41-T.Newman).
Biggest single play (+4.60 EPA): K. Kolb — (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.35 total EPA
- K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.156 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +1.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -2.61 total EPA, 3 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)
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling (K. Kolb pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 30 (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 32 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:09) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q3 0:39) — (:39) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 13:15); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:08) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 52 (OT 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant to ARI 31 for 15 yards (21-P.Peterson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 12:45) — (12:45) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts pushed ob at DAL 47 for 16 yards (41-T.Newman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-L.Robinson to ARI 39 for 36 yards (20-A.Jefferson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:13) — 3-J.Feely kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to DAL -4. 28-F.Jones pushed ob at ARI 35 for 69 yards (31-R.Marshall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 4:18 · DAL 30 · Score 0-3
(4:18) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:55 · ARI 32 · Score 3-3
(5:55) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 3:14 · ARI 5 · Score 9-3
(3:14) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:09 · ARI 2 · Score 10-3
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 8:21 · DAL 5 · Score 10-6
(8:21) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 0:39 · ARI 19 · Score 13-6
(:39) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:15 · DAL 4 · Score 13-12
(13:15) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:08 · DAL 2 · Score 13-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — OT 11:56 · DAL 52 · Score 13-19
(11:56) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) 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 Arizona Cardinals on 2011-12-04?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-13 in Week 13, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Arizona Cardinals 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 3:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q4 13:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (K. Kolb pass) (OT 11:56) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 4:18, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 5:55, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 8:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 0:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 60.9% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.35 total passing EPA. K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 48.5% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.48 EPA): (15:00) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 12-A.Roberts pushed ob at DAL 33 for 40 yards (41-T.Newman)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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