Cowboys 19–16 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2015

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 55.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys), 47.1% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.30 total passing EPA.

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

D. Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.J.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 19–16 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Drake Jackson
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatche…
Game date: 2015-12-07

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 19–16 on 2015-12-07. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +6.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	3	3	13	0	0	19
Washington Commanders	3	3	10	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 18

+3WAS 2

WAS 6

+1DAL 15

+3WAS 36

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:36FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
3-0
(6:36) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:02FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 26
Score
3-3
(:02) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:37FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
3-6
(10:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:39FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
6-6
(3:39) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:19FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 28
Score
6-9
(14:19) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:25FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
9-9
(4:25) 5-D.Bailey 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:19TD
DMD. McFadden
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
15-9
(1:19) 20-D.McFadden right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:14XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
16-9
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:49TD
Drake Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 28
Score
16-15
(:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:44XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
16-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:14FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 36
Score
19-16
(:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
4Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5L. Whitehead · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
6M. Cassel · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8J. Hanna · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 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

Drake Jackson — WAS · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for no gain (11-D.Jackson

Biggest single play (-4.78 EPA): D. McFadden — (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at DAL 41. 54-M.Foster to DAL 41 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). The Replay Off

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA
M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -8.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.026	-0.092
Offensive success rate	53.4%	41.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.068	+0.001
Rush EPA/play	-0.491	-0.322
Defensive EPA/play	+0.092	+0.026
Defensive success rate	58.8%	46.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -1.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -7.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — D. McFadden (Q4 1:19)
Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 0:49)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 6:36)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:02)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 10:37)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 3:39)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 14:19)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 4:25)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 0:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 28 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 5-D.Bailey 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 20-D.McFadden right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:14) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 28 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:44) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 36 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for n [WPA +34.4% · EPA +4.54]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. [WPA +28.2% · EPA +1.48]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.6% · EPA +3.62]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to WAS 3 for 42 yards (41-W.Blackmon). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +3.12]
Washington Commanders (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -3.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:50) — (13:50) 20-D.McFadden right end to DAL 41 for 7 yards (97-J.Hatcher). FUMBLES (97-J.Hatcher), RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at DAL 41. 54-M.Foster to DAL 41 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). The Replay Off [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.Jones to WAS 15 for n [WPA +34.4% · EPA +4.54]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 20-D.McFadden right guard to DAL 38 for 4 yards (38-D.Goldson). FUMBLES (38-D.Goldson), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at DAL 38. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.50]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 16-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 15-D.Street to WAS 39 for 18 yards (54-M.Foster). FUMBLES (54-M.Foster), RECOVERED by WAS-41-W.Blackmon at WAS 37. 41-W.Blackmon to WAS 37 for no gain (15-D.Str [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:36 · WAS 20 · Score 3-0
(6:36) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 26 · Score 3-3
(:02) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:37 · DAL 18 · Score 3-6
(10:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 3:39 · WAS 16 · Score 6-6
(3:39) 5-D.Bailey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · DAL 28 · Score 6-9
(14:19) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 4:25 · WAS 2 · Score 9-9
(4:25) 5-D.Bailey 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · WAS 6 · Score 15-9
(1:19) 20-D.McFadden right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · WAS 15 · Score 16-9
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · DAL 28 · Score 16-15
(:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:44 · DAL 15 · Score 16-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:14 · WAS 36 · Score 19-16
(:14) 5-D.Bailey 54 yard field goal 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.
Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2015-12-07?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 19-16 in Week 13, 2015.

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

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 13, Washington Commanders 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 19, Washington Commanders 16.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 1:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:49) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 6:36, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 10:37, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 3:39, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 4:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:14, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 55.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys), 47.1% completion, -8.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.30 total passing EPA.

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

Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 6-C.Jones punts 41 yards to WAS 16, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 11-D.Jackson to WAS 9 for -7 yards (38-J.Heath). FUMBLES (38-J.Heath), RECOVERED by DAL-6-C.Jones at WAS 15. 6-C.J.

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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