Commanders 14–38 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2017

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 60.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 37.9% completion, -11.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA.

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

R. Grant (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-3.81 EPA): (4:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown (95-D.Irving) [96-M.Collins] at WAS 38. 30-A.Brown to WAS 22 for 16 yards (71-T.Will.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 38–14 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Richie Grant
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switz…
Game date: 2017-11-30

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 38–14 on 2017-11-30. Richie Grant posted a game-high +4.20 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q4	—	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	7	0	0	0	14
Dallas Cowboys	17	21	0	0	0	38

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

DAL 72

DAL 20

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:47TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
0-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:43XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:33FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
0-10
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:06TD
RSR. Switzer
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 72
Score
0-16
(4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 3:46XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:02TD
Richie Grant
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
6-17
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-R.Grant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:59XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-17
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 15:00TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
7-23
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-26-B.Breeland, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The touchdown catch by Bryant is his 72nd career TD reception, which is a new Cowboys team record, surpassing Bob Hayes.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:53XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:35TD
JDJ. Doctson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 14
Score
13-24
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Doctson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:28XP
NRN. Rose
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
14-24
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:59TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
14-30
(4:59) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:55XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:41TD
Ryan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
14-37
(2:41) 45-R.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:37XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-38
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).

1Richie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
3D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4A. Morris · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5Samaje Perine · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7J. Doctson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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

Richie Grant — WAS · Receiving

Richie Grant posted the highest total EPA (+4.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Richie Grant's top snap (-3.81 EPA): (4:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown (95-D.Irving) [96-M.Collins] at WAS 38. 30-A.Brown to WAS 22 for 16 yards (71-T.Williams). PENALTY on WAS-18-J.Doctson, Unsp

Biggest single play (-5.89 EPA): Tress Way — (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.44 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -11.1% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.226	+0.112
Offensive success rate	39.5%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.126	+0.099
Rush EPA/play	-0.206	+0.065
Defensive EPA/play	-0.112	+0.226
Defensive success rate	55.8%	60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.23 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -17.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 10:47)
Dallas Cowboys — R. Switzer (Q2 4:06)
Washington Commanders — Richie Grant (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 1:02)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 15:00)
Washington Commanders — J. Doctson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 11:35)
Dallas Cowboys — A. Morris (Q4 4:59)
Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Smith (Q4 2:41)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 5:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 10:43) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 72 (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:46) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-R.Grant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:59) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q4 15:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:53) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 14 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Doctson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 11:28) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) 45-R.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 2:37) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 2. 38-J.Heath to DAL 16 for 14 yards (79-T.Nsekhe). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.94]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 34-B.Marshall to DAL 42 for 9 yards (27-J.Lewis) [96-M.Collins]. PENALTY on DAL-96-M.Collins, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 42. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.44]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 42 yards to WAS 33, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 80-J.Crowder to WAS 37 for 4 yards (51-K.Wilber). FUMBLES (51-K.Wilber), RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Ladouceur at WAS 43. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.97]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 16 for -8 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at WAS 19. 96-M.Collins to WAS 19 for no gain (60-A.K [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.74]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 4 for -9 yards (sack split by 40-J.Harvey-Clemons and 94-P.Smith). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.7% · EPA -5.89]
Washington Commanders (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 2. 38-J.Heath to DAL 16 for 14 yards (79-T.Nsekhe). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.94]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 16 for -8 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at WAS 19. 96-M.Collins to WAS 19 for no gain (60-A.K [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.74]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 42 yards to WAS 33, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 80-J.Crowder to WAS 37 for 4 yards (51-K.Wilber). FUMBLES (51-K.Wilber), RECOVERED by DAL-91-L.Ladouceur at WAS 43. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · WAS 8 · Score 0-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:43 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:33 · WAS 6 · Score 0-10
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:06 · DAL 72 · Score 0-16
(4:06) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way punts 55 yards to DAL 17, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 10-R.Switzer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:46 · WAS 15 · Score 0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · DAL 20 · Score 6-17
(1:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-R.Grant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · DAL 15 · Score 7-17
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 13 · Score 7-23
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-26-B.Breeland, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The touchdown catch by Bryant is his 72nd ca
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · WAS 15 · Score 7-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · DAL 14 · Score 13-24
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Doctson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:28 · DAL 15 · Score 14-24
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:59 · WAS 1 · Score 14-30
(4:59) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · WAS 1 · Score 14-37
(2:41) 45-R.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · WAS 15 · Score 14-38
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.
Richie Grant (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2017-11-30?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 38-14 in Week 13, 2017.

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

Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 21; Final: Washington Commanders 14, Dallas Cowboys 38.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 10:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Switzer (Q2 4:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 1:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Doctson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 11:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Morris (Q4 4:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Smith (Q4 2:41) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 5:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 60.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 37.9% completion, -11.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA.

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

Richie Grant (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-3.81 EPA): (4:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown (95-D.Irving) [96-M.Collins] at WAS 38. 30-A.Brown to WAS 22 for 16 yards (71-T.Will.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2017 Week 13 Recap

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