Vikings 23–27 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2013

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–23 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 10–6 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Witten
Top passer: T. Romo
Biggest EPA play: (11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), REC…
Game date: 2013-11-03

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–23 on 2013-11-03, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 10–6 halftime lead. J. Witten posted a game-high +7.29 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	7	7	6	0	23
Dallas Cowboys	3	3	14	7	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

DAL 31

DAL 11

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:56FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
0-3
(6:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:11FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
3-3
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:41FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
3-6
(6:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:47TD
CPC. Ponder
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
9-6
(1:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:41XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
10-6
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:43TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
10-12
(11:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:38XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:36TD
CPC. Ponder
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 95
Score
10-19
(11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 11:28XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:22TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 31
Score
16-20
(8:22) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-82-K.Rudolph was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass complete at the Dallas 10 before turning upfield for the touchdown.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:11XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
17-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:49TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 11
Score
23-20
(5:49) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:42TD
Demone Harris
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
23-26
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:35XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
23-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.91 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
3C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.74 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
4Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
6A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
7L. Dunbar · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
8Demone Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 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

J. Witten — DAL · Receiving

J. Witten posted the highest total EPA (+7.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

J. Witten's top snap (+2.53 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route.

Biggest single play (-6.26 EPA): C. Ponder — (11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. 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) · 57 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.91 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.009	+0.033
Offensive success rate	47.1%	46.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.108	+0.104
Rush EPA/play	-0.096	-0.488
Defensive EPA/play	-0.033	-0.009
Defensive success rate	53.1%	52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.01, Dallas Cowboys +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +2.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +0.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder (Q2 1:47)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q3 11:43)
Dallas Cowboys — C. Ponder (Q3 11:36)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 8:22)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 5:49)
Dallas Cowboys — Demone Harris (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:42)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q1 6:56)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 2:11)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 6:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q1 6:56) — (6:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q1 2:11) — (2:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 6:41) — (6:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 1:41) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:38) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 95 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:28) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 31 (Q3 8:22); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:11) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q4 5:49); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:35) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant to MIN 21 for 34 yards (35-M.Sherels). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +2.41]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +2.37]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 28-A.Peterson right end to DAL 20 for 52 yards (32-O.Scandrick). [WPA +20.0% · EPA +3.37]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +3.31]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.26]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.4% · EPA -6.26]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to DAL 16 for no gain (50-S.Lee, 96-N.Hayden). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.99]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-82-K.Rudolph was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass complete at the Dallas 10 before turning upfi [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.58]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 28-A.Peterson right end to DAL 20 for 52 yards (32-O.Scandrick). [WPA +20.0% · EPA +3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 6:56 · MIN 23 · Score 0-3
(6:56) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 2:11 · DAL 5 · Score 3-3
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:41 · MIN 26 · Score 3-6
(6:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:47 · DAL 6 · Score 9-6
(1:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:41 · DAL 2 · Score 10-6
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 11:43 · MIN 26 · Score 10-12
(11:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · MIN 2 · Score 10-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · DAL 95 · Score 10-19
(11:36) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN -4 for -9 yards (99-G.Selvie). FUMBLES (99-G.Selvie), RECOVERED by DAL-96-N.Hayden at MIN -3. TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · MIN 2 · Score 10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:22 · DAL 31 · Score 16-20
(8:22) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-82-K.Rudolph was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Pass complete at the Dallas 10 before turning upfi
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 8:11 · DAL 2 · Score 17-20
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:49 · DAL 11 · Score 23-20
(5:49) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:42 · MIN 7 · Score 23-26
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 17-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · MIN 2 · Score 23-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

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.
J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys on 2013-11-03?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-23 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Dallas Cowboys 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q2 1:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q3 11:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Ponder (Q3 11:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 8:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 5:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Harris (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:42) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 6:56, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 2:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 6:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 59.6% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.91 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 56.8% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Witten (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 82-J.Witten for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a seam route..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Dallas Cowboys won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

Quick answer

Game summary