Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 51–48 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 28–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass …
- Game date
- 2013-10-06
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 51–48 on 2013-10-06. Paul Manning posted a game-high +29.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 36 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 51 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 14 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(8:14) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner of the end zone.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:24) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(2:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass after roll right. Injury update: Cowboys' Church has been taken to the locker room for further examination with a hit to the face.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(12:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(9:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back quick thrown 5 yards deep end zone.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(5:27) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:52) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(8:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 83-T.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(2:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 8:14TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:14) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 8:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:24TD DMD. MurrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 0-13
(3:24) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:32TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 6-14
(2:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass after roll right. Injury update: Cowboys' Church has been taken to the locker room for further examination with a hit to the face.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 7-17
(12:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:11TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
(9:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back quick thrown 5 yards deep end zone.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:27TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 20-17
(5:27) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:52TD PMPaul ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 27-17
(:52) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 28-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 28-20
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:09TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-20
(8:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 35-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:20TD Tyleik WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 82
- Score
- 35-26
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:08TD Points+7
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 35-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:08TD Points+7
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 35-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 30
- Score
- 38-27
(3:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:20TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 38-33
(:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:48TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 38-39
(13:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 13:38Safety TRT. RomoPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 38-41
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 83-T.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 41-41
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 41-47
(7:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 41-48
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:44TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 47-48
(2:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 48-48
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 51-48
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +29.11 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +26.78 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 3Juanyeh Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +12.19 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 6K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7W. Welker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 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
Paul Manning — DEN · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+29.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (2:59) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker to DAL 4 for 57 yards (27-J.Wilcox). Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.77 EPA): T. Romo — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern.
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +14.6% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +29.11 total EPA
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +26.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.339 | +0.345 |
| Offensive success rate | 62.2% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.633 | +0.623 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.345 | -0.339 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 37.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.34, Dallas Cowboys +0.34) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +26.57 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +33.26 total EPA, 9 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)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray
- Denver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Paul Manning
- Denver Broncos — W. Welker (Paul Manning pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (T. Romo pass)
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:06) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q1 3:24) — (3:24) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:18) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q1 2:32); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 2:28) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back quick thrown 5 yards deep end zone.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:06) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 5:22) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:46) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 19–17. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 82 (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 7:08) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 7:08) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 30 (Q3 3:29) — (3:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 15–13. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:38) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 83-T.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:19) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:39) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 89-G.Escobar INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan at DAL 24. 59-D.Trevathan to DAL 24 for no gain (89-G.Escobar).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to DEN 4 for 79 yards (31-O.Bolden) [97-M.Jackson]. DEN-31-O.Bolden was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to DAL 31 for 12 yards (36-K.Webster). FUMBLES (36-K.Webster), RECOVERED by DEN-33-D.Ihenacho at DAL 41. 33-D.Ihenacho to DAL 41 for no gain (8
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas to DAL 10 for 26 yards (27-J.Wilcox; 42-B.Church).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to DEN 4 for 79 yards (31-O.Bolden) [97-M.Jackson]. DEN-31-O.Bolden was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker to DAL 4 for 57 yards (27-J.Wilcox). Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant to DAL 31 for 12 yards (36-K.Webster). FUMBLES (36-K.Webster), RECOVERED by DEN-33-D.Ihenacho at DAL 41. 33-D.Ihenacho to DAL 41 for no gain (8
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 8:14 · DEN 2 · Score 0-6
(8:14) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:24 · DEN 4 · Score 0-13
(3:24) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 3:18 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 2:32 · DAL 4 · Score 6-14
(2:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass after roll right. Injury update: Cowboys' Church has been taken to the locker room for fu - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · DAL 2 · Score 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · DEN 25 · Score 7-17
(12:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:11 · DAL 2 · Score 13-17
(9:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3-step drop back quick thrown 5 yards deep end zone. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:06 · DAL 2 · Score 14-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 5:27 · DAL 9 · Score 20-17
(5:27) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:22 · DAL 2 · Score 21-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · DAL 1 · Score 27-17
(:52) 18-P.Manning left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · DAL 2 · Score 28-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DEN 30 · Score 28-20
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:09 · DAL 2 · Score 34-20
(8:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 8:03 · DAL 2 · Score 35-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:20 · DEN 82 · Score 35-26
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 83-T.Williams for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on deep post pattern. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q3 7:08 · DEN 2 · Score 35-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+7) — Q3 7:08 · DEN 2 · Score 35-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:29 · DAL 30 · Score 38-27
(3:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · DEN 2 · Score 38-33
(:20) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:48 · DEN 10 · Score 38-39
(13:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 13:38 · DEN 2 · Score 38-41
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-T.Romo pass to 83-T.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 9:42 · DAL 32 · Score 41-41
(9:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:24 · DEN 4 · Score 41-47
(7:24) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:19 · DEN 2 · Score 41-48
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · DAL 1 · Score 47-48
(2:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · DAL 2 · Score 48-48
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · DAL 10 · Score 51-48
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys on 2013-10-06?
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 51-48 in Week 5, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 21, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 17, Dallas Cowboys 19; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Dallas Cowboys 15; Final: Denver Broncos 51, Dallas Cowboys 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 8:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q1 3:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q1 2:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q2 9:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Manning (Q2 0:52) Denver Broncos touchdown — W. Welker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q3 7:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q3 0:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q4 13:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (T. Romo pass) (Q4 7:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q4 2:44) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 3:29, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 9:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 71.7% completion, +14.6% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +29.11 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 58.1% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +26.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +29.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (2:59) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker to DAL 4 for 57 yards (27-J.Wilcox). Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Defensive Holding, declined..
Was Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 51-48 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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