Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 47–16 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Gallup
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:54) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 26-A.Peterson to WAS 30 for no gain (43-M.S…
- Game date
- 2019-12-29
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 47–16 on 2019-12-29. Michael Gallup posted a game-high +8.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 47 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 2

Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 3

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.58 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 4
Randall Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 5

Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 6

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 7

Steven Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8
J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 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
Michael Gallup — DAL · Receiving
Michael Gallup posted the highest total EPA (+8.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.
Michael Gallup's top snap (+5.19 EPA): (12:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Anderson]. Penalty on WAS-32-K.Ladler, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-5.97 EPA): Case Keenum — (6:54) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 26-A.Peterson to WAS 30 for no gain (43-M.Smith). FUMBLES (43-M.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-25-X.Woods at WAS 30. 25-X.Woods to WAS 21 for 9 yards (26-A.Pet
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Case Keenum (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -15.8% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -21.95 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.282 | +0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.523 | +0.143 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.282 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 65.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.28 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +11.95 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -23.43 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 (Dak Prescott pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott 
Washington Commanders — Steven Sims (Case Keenum pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass)
Field goals
Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath
Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath
Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q2 13:41); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 21-E.Elliott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 11:01) — 3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) (No Huddle) 21-E.Elliott right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:50) — 3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 15-S.Sims for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:34) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–13. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 82 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 26-A.Peterson right tackle to 50 for 32 yards (43-M.Smith).; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 8:25) — (8:25) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 8:17) — 3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 32 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 0:52) — 3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 45 (Q4 12:54); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 20 (Q4 12:46) — 3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 26-A.Peterson to WAS 30 for no gain (43-M.Smith). FUMBLES (43-M.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-25-X.Woods at WAS 30. 25-X.Woods to WAS 21 for 9 yards (26-A.Pet
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper to WAS 16 for 48 yards (32-K.Ladler). Penalty on WAS-52-R.Anderson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:43) — (14:43) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 14 for -4 yards (90-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (90-M.Sweat) [90-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by WAS-51-S.Hamilton at DAL 16. 51-S.Hamilton to DAL 16 for no gain (4-D.Prescott).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 87-J.Sprinkle INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Smith at WAS 36. 54-J.Smith to WAS 36 for no gain (87-J.Sprinkle).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:46) — (10:46) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to WAS 25 for 2 yards (46-M.Smith). DAL-21-E.Elliott was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. WAS-46-M.Smith was injured during the play. His return
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short left to 26-A.Peterson to WAS 30 for no gain (43-M.Smith). FUMBLES (43-M.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-25-X.Woods at WAS 30. 25-X.Woods to WAS 21 for 9 yards (26-A.Pet
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Anderson]. Penalty on WAS-32-K.Ladler, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:43) — (14:43) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 14 for -4 yards (90-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (90-M.Sweat) [90-M.Sweat], RECOVERED by WAS-51-S.Hamilton at DAL 16. 51-S.Hamilton to DAL 16 for no gain (4-D.Prescott).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-A.Cooper to WAS 16 for 48 yards (32-K.Ladler). Penalty on WAS-52-R.Anderson, Defensive Offside, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 7:44 · WAS 10 · Score 0-3
(7:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 5:18 · WAS 29 · Score 0-6
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · DAL 13 · Score 3-6
(13:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Injury update: Dallas' DeMarcus Lawrence has a rib injury, his return is questionable.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · WAS 13 · Score 3-12
(11:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 21-E.Elliott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · WAS 15 · Score 3-13
3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:00 · WAS 33 · Score 3-19
(4:00) (No Huddle) 21-E.Elliott right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:50 · WAS 15 · Score 3-20
3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · DAL 6 · Score 9-20
(:38) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 15-S.Sims for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:34 · DAL 15 · Score 10-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q3 14:54 · DAL 82 · Score 10-20
(14:54) 26-A.Peterson right tackle to 50 for 32 yards (43-M.Smith).
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 11:58 · DAL 24 · Score 13-20
(11:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:25 · WAS 4 · Score 13-26
(8:25) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:17 · WAS 15 · Score 13-27
3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 7:04 · DAL 10 · Score 16-27
(7:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 4:11 · WAS 30 · Score 16-30
(4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:03 · WAS 32 · Score 16-36
(1:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 0:52 · WAS 15 · Score 16-37
3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · WAS 45 · Score 16-43
(12:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Anderson]. Penalty on WAS-32-K.Ladler, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · WAS 20 · Score 16-44
3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:44 · WAS 22 · Score 16-47
(2:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-K.Forbath 40 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.
- Michael Gallup (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Case Keenum (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2019-12-29?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 47-16 in Week 17, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 13, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Washington Commanders 16, Dallas Cowboys 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 11:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 4:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 0:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 8:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 1:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 12:54) Dallas Cowboys field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 7:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 5:18, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 11:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 7:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 4:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 2:44, 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?
Case Keenum (Washington Commanders), 42.9% completion, -15.8% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -21.95 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 59.0% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys?
Michael Gallup (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.19 EPA): (12:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 13-M.Gallup for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Anderson]. Penalty on WAS-32-K.Ladler, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W