Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 27–24 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–14 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught a…
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 27–24 on 2011-09-18, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 14–7 halftime lead. T. Romo posted a game-high +17.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(11:59) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-K.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(6:55) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:42) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 13. 13-yds YAC
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(11:16) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. PENALTY on DAL-51-K.Brooking, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:04) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(12:10) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 11:59TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 0-6
(11:59) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 11:54XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:27TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 0-13
(6:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-K.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 6:23XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:57TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 53
- Score
- 6-14
(1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:55TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 13-14
(6:55) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:42TD Devontez WalkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 14-20
(:42) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 13. 13-yds YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:37XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 11:16FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 37
- Score
- 14-24
(11:16) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. PENALTY on DAL-51-K.Brooking, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:03TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 25
- Score
- 20-24
(7:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 21-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 24-24
(:04) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
OT 12:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 27-24
(12:10) 5-D.Bailey 19 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).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.11 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.77 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4J. Holley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5Kristian Williams · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.32 EPA/play
- 6
Bryan Edwards · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 7T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 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 (+17.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+6.41 EPA): (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC
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) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +17.11 total EPA
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +4.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.378 | -0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.258 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +4.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -0.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- San Francisco 49ers — Kristian Williams (Arian Smith pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Devontez Walker (Arian Smith pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 11:59) — (11:59) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 11:54) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-K.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 6:23) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 53 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 1:48) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 6:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 29 (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 13. 13-yds YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 0:37) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 37 (Q4 11:16); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 25 (Q4 7:03); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 1 (OT 12:10) — (12:10) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (OT 12:57) — (12:57) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 16-J.Holley to SF 1 for 77 yards (31-D.Whitner). Caught at 50. 49-yds YAC
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 19-M.Austin left tackle to SF 29 for -1 yards (94-J.Smith). FUMBLES (94-J.Smith), recovered by DAL-68-D.Free at SF 30. 68-D.Free to SF 30 for no gain (26-T.Brock). M.Austin credited with rush fo
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 13:52) — (13:52) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 31 for -8 yards (90-J.Ratliff).
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 13:11) — (13:11) 4-A.Lee punts 58 yards to DAL 11, Center-86-B.Jennings. 17-D.Harris to DAL 22 for 11 yards (54-L.Grant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 3-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner at SF -7. Touchback.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Ball at SF 33. 20-A.Ball to SF 18 for 15 yards (11-A.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 11:59 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(11:59) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 11:54 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 6:27 · DAL 12 · Score 0-13
(6:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-K.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · DAL 2 · Score 0-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · SF 53 · Score 6-14
(1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · SF 2 · Score 7-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:55 · SF 5 · Score 13-14
(6:55) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · SF 2 · Score 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:42 · DAL 29 · Score 14-20
(:42) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 46-D.Walker for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at DAL 13. 13-yds YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:37 · DAL 2 · Score 14-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 11:16 · DAL 37 · Score 14-24
(11:16) 2-D.Akers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. PENALTY on DAL-51-K.Brooking, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · SF 25 · Score 20-24
(7:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 5. 5-yds YAC The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · SF 2 · Score 21-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · SF 30 · Score 24-24
(:04) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — OT 12:10 · SF 1 · Score 27-24
(12:10) 5-D.Bailey 19 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.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers on 2011-09-18?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q5: Dallas Cowboys 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, San Francisco 49ers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 11:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Williams (A. Smith pass) (Q2 6:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 1:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 6:55) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Walker (A. Smith pass) (Q3 0:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q4 7:03) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 11:16, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (OT 12:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 57.1% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +17.11 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 47.1% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+6.41 EPA): (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 19-M.Austin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 45. 45-yds YAC.
Was Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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