Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 19–16 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New York Jets 9–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [92-L.Williams] at…
- Game date
- 2015-12-19
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 19–16 on 2015-12-19, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 10–9 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +9.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(10:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:35) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(1:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(9:01) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Bailey's kick glanced off the right upright post before falling over the crossbar.
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 0-3
(10:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 0:35TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 6-3
(:35) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 18
- Score
- 9-3
(7:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:25TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 9-9
(1:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 9-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:49FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 9-13
(3:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:01TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 15-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 16-13
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 32
- Score
- 16-16
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Bailey's kick glanced off the right upright post before falling over the crossbar.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 19-16
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +9.53 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6L. Whitehead · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 7Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+9.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (-3.68 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 10-K.Thompkins INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Mitchell at NYJ 19. 21-T.Mitchell to NYJ 21 for -2 yards (11-J.Kerley).
Biggest single play (-5.81 EPA): M. Cassel — (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [92-L.Williams] at NYJ 41. 24-D.Revis to DAL 35 for 24 yards (71-L.Collins). Penalty on DAL-70-Z.Martin, Ineligible Downfield Pa
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.53 total EPA
Kenny Moore II (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -4.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.212 | -0.468 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.425 | +0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.175 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -12.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -7.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Brandon Powell
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Kenny Moore II pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 1:17) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 8:58) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q4 2:00); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [92-L.Williams] at NYJ 41. 24-D.Revis to DAL 35 for 24 yards (71-L.Collins). Penalty on DAL-70-Z.Martin, Ineligible Downfield Pa
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Pryor at NYJ -7. 25-C.Pryor to NYJ 11 for 18 yards (70-Z.Martin).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 10-K.Thompkins pushed ob at DAL 26 for 43 yards (31-B.Jones) [76-G.Hardy].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley to NYJ 37 for 9 yards (31-A.Cromartie). Pass complete on a crossing pattern.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis [92-L.Williams] at NYJ 41. 24-D.Revis to DAL 35 for 24 yards (71-L.Collins). Penalty on DAL-70-Z.Martin, Ineligible Downfield Pa
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short middle intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Pryor at NYJ -7. 25-C.Pryor to NYJ 11 for 18 yards (70-Z.Martin).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Gilchrist at NYJ 45. 21-M.Gilchrist to DAL 24 for 31 yards (70-Z.Martin; 71-L.Collins).
- New York Jets (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 33-C.Ivory up the middle to DAL 4 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:50 · NYJ 9 · Score 0-3
(10:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 0:35 · DAL 12 · Score 6-3
(:35) (Shotgun) 29-B.Powell right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 7:06 · DAL 18 · Score 9-3
(7:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · NYJ 10 · Score 9-9
(1:25) (Shotgun) 17-K.Moore pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · NYJ 15 · Score 9-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 3:49 · NYJ 19 · Score 9-13
(3:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · DAL 3 · Score 15-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · DAL 15 · Score 16-13
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 32 · Score 16-16
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Bailey's kick glanced off the right upright post before falling over the crossbar. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · DAL 22 · Score 19-16
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Bullock 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys on 2015-12-19?
The New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 in Week 15, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Jets 6, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New York Jets 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: New York Jets 19, Dallas Cowboys 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q1 0:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (K. Moore pass) (Q2 1:25) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 9:01) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 10:50, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 7:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 3:49, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 57.8% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.53 total passing EPA. Kenny Moore II (Dallas Cowboys), 57.7% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -4.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-3.68 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 10-K.Thompkins INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Mitchell at NYJ 19. 21-T.Mitchell to NYJ 21 for -2 yards (11-J.Kerley)..
Was New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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