Commanders 23–31 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2018

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

C. McCoy (Washington Commanders), 52.2% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.89 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 57.9% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.66 total passing EPA.

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

A. Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+7.11 EPA): (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 31–23 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Amari Cooper
Top passer: Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play: (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2018-11-22

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 31–23 on 2018-11-22. Amari Cooper posted a game-high +16.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	7	6	10	0	23
Dallas Cowboys	7	3	14	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

DAL 53

+3WAS 10

DAL 10

WAS 40

WAS 90

WAS 5

DAL 1

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:09TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
0-6
(10:09) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:02XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:12TD
VDV. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 53
Score
6-7
(7:12) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:04XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:32FG
Brett Maher
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
7-10
(1:32) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:09TD
Trey Quinn
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
13-10
(9:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 14-T.Quinn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Gregory].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:57TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 40
Score
13-16
(6:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:47XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-17
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:27TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 90
Score
13-23
(2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:10XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-24
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:20TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
13-30
(14:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-4-D.Prescott, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:11XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-31
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:46TD
KBK. Bibbs
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
19-31
(11:46) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:43XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
20-31
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:17FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
23-31
(1:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +16.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.66 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
4V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5K. Bibbs · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6Noah Brown · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
7B. Jarwin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8K. Bibbs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 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

Amari Cooper — DAL · Receiving

Amari Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+16.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.

Amari Cooper's top snap (+7.11 EPA): (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Colt McCoy (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.89 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.060	+0.034
Offensive success rate	45.7%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.063	+0.307
Rush EPA/play	-0.096	-0.120
Defensive EPA/play	-0.034	+0.060
Defensive success rate	57.3%	54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +3.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -4.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q1 10:09)
Washington Commanders — V. Davis (Colt McCoy pass) (Q2 7:12)
Washington Commanders — Trey Quinn (Colt McCoy pass) (Q3 9:09)
Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 6:57)
Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 2:27)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q4 14:20)
Washington Commanders — K. Bibbs (Q4 11:46)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q2 1:32)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 1:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 10:02) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 53 (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 7:04) — 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 10 (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 14-T.Quinn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Gregory].; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 6:47) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 90 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 2:10) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q4 14:20); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:11) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 11:43) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +7.11]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.09]
Washington Commanders (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 46 yards to WAS 45, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 14-T.Quinn to DAL 25 for 30 yards (6-C.Jones). Return left sideline [WPA -9.9% · EPA -2.19]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 90-D.Lawrence at WAS 30. 90-D.Lawrence to WAS 17 for 13 yards (72-J.Cooper; 73-C.Roullier). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -6.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +7.11]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 90-D.Lawrence at WAS 30. 90-D.Lawrence to WAS 17 for 13 yards (72-J.Cooper; 73-C.Roullier). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -6.92]
Washington Commanders (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to WAS 33 for no gain (93-J.Allen; 54-M.Foster). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:09 · WAS 16 · Score 0-6
(10:09) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:12 · DAL 53 · Score 6-7
(7:12) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:04 · DAL 15 · Score 7-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:32 · WAS 10 · Score 7-10
(1:32) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · DAL 10 · Score 13-10
(9:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 14-T.Quinn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Gregory].
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:57 · WAS 40 · Score 13-16
(6:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:47 · WAS 15 · Score 13-17
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · WAS 90 · Score 13-23
(2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · WAS 15 · Score 13-24
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · WAS 5 · Score 13-30
(14:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-4-D.Prescott, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · WAS 15 · Score 13-31
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:46 · DAL 1 · Score 19-31
(11:46) (Shotgun) 46-K.Bibbs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:43 · DAL 15 · Score 20-31
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · DAL 13 · Score 23-31
(1:17) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

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.
Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Colt McCoy (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2018-11-22?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 31-23 in Week 12, 2018.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 6, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Washington Commanders 23, Dallas Cowboys 31.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q1 10:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — V. Davis (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 7:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Quinn (C. McCoy pass) (Q3 9:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 6:57) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 2:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 14:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Bibbs (Q4 11:46) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 1:32, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:17, 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?

Colt McCoy (Washington Commanders), 52.2% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.89 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 57.9% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.66 total passing EPA.

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

Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+7.11 EPA): (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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