Cowboys 44–17 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2014

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 44–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 27–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Romo
Top passer: R.Griffin III
Biggest EPA play: (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 7 for -11 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.…
Game date: 2014-12-28

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 44–17 on 2014-12-28. T. Romo posted a game-high +11.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	17	10	17	0	0	44
Washington Commanders	7	3	7	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

DAL 69

WAS 65

WAS 23

WAS 65

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:19FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 17
Score
3-0
(10:19) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:55TD
Drake Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 69
Score
3-6
(8:55) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 11-D.Jackson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:42XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
3-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:37TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 65
Score
9-7
(6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:25XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:14TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 23
Score
16-7
(2:14) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Bryant. Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:07XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:35FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
20-7
(11:35) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:17TD
DMD. Murray
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
26-7
(8:17) 29-D.Murray right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:10XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
27-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:25FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
27-10
(1:25) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:52TD
RGR. Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
27-16
(6:52) 10-R.Griffin scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-88-P.Garcon, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:45XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
27-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:36FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
30-17
(3:36) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:18TD
ASA. Spencer
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 82
Score
36-17
(3:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 7 for -11 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain) [97-T.McClain], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at WAS 5. 93-A.Spencer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:12XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
37-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:49TD
JRJ. Randle
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 65
Score
43-17
(1:49) 21-J.Randle right guard for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:40XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
44-17
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).

1T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.45 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3J. Randle · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
5Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
6Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
7R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 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 (+11.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

T. Romo's top snap (+6.27 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.17 EPA): R. Griffin — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 7 for -11 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain) [97-T.McClain], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at WAS 5. 93-A.Spencer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.28 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.197	-0.196
Offensive success rate	50.6%	42.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.318	-0.277
Rush EPA/play	+0.133	-0.175
Defensive EPA/play	+0.196	-0.197
Defensive success rate	57.5%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.20 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +16.39 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -17.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 8:55)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 6:37)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 2:14)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray (Q2 8:17)
Washington Commanders — R. Griffin (Q4 6:52)
Dallas Cowboys — A. Spencer (Q4 3:18)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Randle (Q4 1:49)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q1 10:19)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 11:35)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 1:25)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 3:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 69 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 11-D.Jackson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:42) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 65 (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 6:25) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q1 2:14); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:07) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 8:17) — (8:17) 29-D.Murray right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:10) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:52); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:45) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 82 (Q4 3:18); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:12) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 65 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 21-J.Randle right guard for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:40) — 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 (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.27]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 11-D.Jackson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +5.24]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 67-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 29-D.Murray left end to WAS 23 for 32 yards (26-B.Breeland, 25-R.Clark). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.64]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Bryant. Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.73]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to WAS 23 for 18 yards (39-D.Amerson, 53-J.Jeffcoat). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 7 for -11 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain) [97-T.McClain], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at WAS 5. 93-A.Spencer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.6% · EPA -7.17]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.27]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 21-J.Randle right guard for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.69]
Washington Commanders (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Carter at DAL 5. 54-B.Carter to DAL 40 for 35 yards (71-Tren.Williams). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.51]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:19 · WAS 17 · Score 3-0
(10:19) 5-D.Bailey 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · DAL 69 · Score 3-6
(8:55) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 11-D.Jackson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · DAL 2 · Score 3-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:37 · WAS 65 · Score 9-7
(6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:25 · WAS 2 · Score 10-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · WAS 23 · Score 16-7
(2:14) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Bryant. Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 2:07 · WAS 2 · Score 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 11:35 · WAS 14 · Score 20-7
(11:35) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:17 · WAS 9 · Score 26-7
(8:17) 29-D.Murray right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:10 · WAS 2 · Score 27-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:25 · DAL 7 · Score 27-10
(1:25) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · DAL 2 · Score 27-16
(6:52) 10-R.Griffin scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-88-P.Garcon, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · DAL 2 · Score 27-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:36 · WAS 5 · Score 30-17
(3:36) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:18 · DAL 82 · Score 36-17
(3:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 7 for -11 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain) [97-T.McClain], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at WAS 5. 93-A.Spencer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · WAS 2 · Score 37-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · WAS 65 · Score 43-17
(1:49) 21-J.Randle right guard for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:40 · WAS 2 · Score 44-17
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.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2014-12-28?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 44-17 in Week 17, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 17, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 17, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 44, Washington Commanders 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 8:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 6:37) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 2:14) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q2 8:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q4 6:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Spencer (Q4 3:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Randle (Q4 1:49) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 10:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 11:35, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 1:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 56.2% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.28 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 61.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.27 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

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