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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2019 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2019 Week 17 Recap

Cowboys defeat Commanders 47–16 in Week 17

Michael Gallup led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 16–47 Week 17 finish.

Washington Commanders 16 3–13
Final 16–47
Dallas Cowboys 47 8–8 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
16–47
Halftime
Washington Commanders 10–20 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Case Keenum
FantasyHQ MVP
Michael Gallup
Game date
December 29, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Steven Sims
    Steven Sims 5 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 13 CAR · 78 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Sims
    Christian Sims 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Michael Gallup
    Michael Gallup 5 REC · 98 YDS · 3 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 4 REC · 92 YDS +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 23/39 · 307 YDS · 4 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders010130016
Dallas Cowboys6141710047

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 7:44FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 5:18FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:41FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:09TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    3-12

    (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 21-E.Elliott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:01XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    3-13

    3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:00TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 33
    Score
    3-19

    (4:00) (No Huddle) 21-E.Elliott right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 3:50XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    3-20

    3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:38TD
    Steven Sims

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    9-20

    (:38) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 15-S.Sims for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:34XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    10-20

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 14:54TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DAL 82
    Score
    10-20

    (14:54) 26-A.Peterson right tackle to 50 for 32 yards (43-M.Smith).

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 11:58FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 8:25TD
    Michael Gallup

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    13-26

    (8:25) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 8:17XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    13-27

    3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 7:04FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 4:11FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  16. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 1:03TD
    Michael Gallup

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 32
    Score
    16-36

    (1:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 0:52XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    16-37

    3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  18. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 12:54TD
    Michael Gallup

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  19. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 12:46XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    16-44

    3-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  20. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 2:44FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Michael GallupMichael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  2. 2Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.58 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  6. 6Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Steven SimsSteven Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8J. 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.

Michael Gallup

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 KeenumCase Keenum (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -15.8% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -21.95 total EPA
  • Dak PrescottDak 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.

StatWashington CommandersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.282+0.129
Offensive success rate34.9%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 rate54.8%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

  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 11:09)
  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q2 4:00)
  • Steven SimsWashington Commanders — Steven Sims (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 0:38)
  • Michael GallupDallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 8:25)
  • Michael GallupDallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 1:03)
  • Michael GallupDallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 12:54)

Field goals

  • Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath (Q1 7:44)
  • Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath (Q1 5:18)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 13:41)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 11:58)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 7:04)
  • Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath (Q3 4:11)
  • Dallas Cowboys — K. Forbath (Q4 2:44)
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 [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.97]
  • 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. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.28]
  • 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). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.17]
  • 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). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.91]
  • 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 [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.73]
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 [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.97]
  • 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. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +5.19]
  • 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). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.17]
  • 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. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.28]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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