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NFL · Week 3 · September 22, 2019 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2019 Week 3 Recap

Cowboys defeat Dolphins 31–6 in Week 3

Tony Pollard led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 6–31 Week 3 finish.

Miami Dolphins 6 0–3
Final 6–31
Dallas Cowboys 31 3–0 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
6–31
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–10 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
J. Rosen
FantasyHQ MVP
Tony Pollard
Game date
September 22, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • R.Fitzpatrick 2/2 · 29 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • DeVante Parker
    DeVante Parker 3 REC · 56 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • N.O'Leary 1 REC · 19 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Tony Pollard
    Tony Pollard 14 CAR · 103 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 6 REC · 88 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 19/36 · 249 YDS · 4 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 31–6 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tony Pollard
Top passer
J. Rosen
Biggest EPA play
(:31) 32-K.Drake up the middle to DAL 7 for no gain (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), to…
Game date
2019-09-22

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 31–6 on 2019-09-22. Tony Pollard posted a game-high +7.50 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins330006
Dallas Cowboys100147031

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 10:31FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    0-3

    (10:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:02TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 5
    Score
    0-9

    (6:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-25-X.Howard, Defensive Holding, declined.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 5:57XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    0-10

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:58FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 3
    Score
    3-10

    (:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:51FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    6-10

    (5:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 12:33TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 19
    Score
    6-16

    (12:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 12:28XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-17

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 3:36TD
    Dak Prescott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 8
    Score
    6-23

    (3:36) (No Huddle) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 3:30XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-24

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 3:50TD
    Tony Pollard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 16
    Score
    6-30

    (3:50) 20-T.Pollard left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 3:45XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-31

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tony PollardTony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +7.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  3. 3Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.62 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  6. 6DeVante ParkerDeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Donovan SmithDonovan Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  8. 8Tony PollardTony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tony Pollard

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tony Pollard — DAL · Rushing

Tony Pollard posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.31 EPA): Kenyan Drake — (:31) 32-K.Drake up the middle to DAL 7 for no gain (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), touched at DAL 7, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at DAL 9. 90-D.Lawrence to DAL 9 for no gain (63-M.Deiter).

Quarterback report card

J. Rosen led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Rosen (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 38.3% completion · -17.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.32 total EPA
  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.215+0.097
Offensive success rate36.8%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.122+0.156
Rush EPA/play-0.520+0.190
Defensive EPA/play-0.097+0.215
Defensive success rate50.6%63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.21 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +8.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -18.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Amari CooperDallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 6:02)
  • Amari CooperDallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 12:33)
  • Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q3 3:36)
  • Tony PollardDallas Cowboys — Tony Pollard (Q4 3:50)

Field goals

  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q1 10:31)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 0:58)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 5:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q1 6:02); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 5:57) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 19 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 12:28) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (No Huddle) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 3:30) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 20-T.Pollard left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 3:45) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 32-K.Drake up the middle to DAL 7 for no gain (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), touched at DAL 7, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at DAL 9. 90-D.Lawrence to DAL 9 for no gain (63-M.Deiter). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.31]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:36) — (14:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker to DAL 29 for 40 yards (24-C.Awuzie). Penalty on DAL-24-C.Awuzie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.86]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Parker. PENALTY on DAL-24-C.Awuzie, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at DAL 49 - No Play. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.18]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.31]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at MIA 28. 28-B.McCain to MIA 49 for 21 yards (18-R.Cobb). FUMBLES (18-R.Cobb), ball out of bounds at [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.70]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 32-K.Drake up the middle to DAL 7 for no gain (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), touched at DAL 7, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at DAL 9. 90-D.Lawrence to DAL 9 for no gain (63-M.Deiter). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.31]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at MIA 28. 28-B.McCain to MIA 49 for 21 yards (18-R.Cobb). FUMBLES (18-R.Cobb), ball out of bounds at [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.70]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.31]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at MIA 20 for 33 yards (26-S.Parker). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:31 · MIA 10 · Score 0-3
    (10:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:02 · MIA 5 · Score 0-9
    (6:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-25-X.Howard, Defensive Holding, declined.
  3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:57 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 0:58 · DAL 3 · Score 3-10
    (:58) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:51 · DAL 15 · Score 6-10
    (5:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:33 · MIA 19 · Score 6-16
    (12:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:28 · MIA 15 · Score 6-17
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · MIA 8 · Score 6-23
    (3:36) (No Huddle) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:30 · MIA 15 · Score 6-24
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · MIA 16 · Score 6-30
    (3:50) 20-T.Pollard left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · MIA 15 · Score 6-31
    2-B.Maher 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.
  • Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Rosen (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys on 2019-09-22?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 31-6 in Week 3, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 6, Dallas Cowboys 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 6:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 12:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q3 3:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (Q4 3:50) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 10:31, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 0:58, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 5:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Rosen (Miami Dolphins), 38.3% completion, -17.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.32 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 52.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.62 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.50 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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