Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 19–14 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 3–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Romo
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:38) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 83-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 24-M…
- Game date
- 2012-10-21
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 19–14 on 2012-10-21, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 7–3 halftime lead. T. Romo posted a game-high +7.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(14:16) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(2:17) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(11:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(3:28) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
(:58) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 3-0
(14:16) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:21TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 3-6
(:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:14XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:44TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 9-7
(7:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 13-7
(2:17) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:43TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-13
(11:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:38XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 16-14
(3:28) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 19-14
(:58) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +7.71 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7P. Tanner · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 8M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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 (+7.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
T. Romo's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (8:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to CAR 26 for 36 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn).
Biggest single play (-5.60 EPA): C. Newton — (7:38) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 83-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Claiborne [92-J.Price-Brent] at DAL -3. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling
Quarterback report card
C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | +0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.164 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.06 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.04 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -3.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +5.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 0:21); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:14) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 7:38) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:38) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short right to 83-L.Murphy.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 83-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Claiborne [92-J.Price-Brent] at DAL -3. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to CAR 26 for 36 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to CAR 46 for 26 yards (54-B.Carter).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right end ran ob at DAL 30 for 24 yards (93-A.Spencer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 83-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Claiborne [92-J.Price-Brent] at DAL -3. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to CAR 26 for 36 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 14:16 · CAR 1 · Score 3-0
(14:16) 5-D.Bailey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · DAL 5 · Score 3-6
(:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:44 · CAR 26 · Score 9-7
(7:44) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 19-M.Austin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 7:38 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 2:17 · CAR 31 · Score 13-7
(2:17) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · DAL 2 · Score 13-13
(11:43) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · DAL 2 · Score 13-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · CAR 10 · Score 16-14
(3:28) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:58 · CAR 20 · Score 19-14
(:58) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
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.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-10-21?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 19-14 in Week 7, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 19, Carolina Panthers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q3 7:44) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q4 11:43) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 14:16, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 2:17, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 64.9% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (8:28) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to CAR 26 for 36 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Dallas Cowboys won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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