Commanders 41–16 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2020

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

A. Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.17 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 59.4% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.91 total passing EPA.

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

A. Gibson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.92 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+4.67 EPA): (3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 41–16 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Washington Commanders 17–13 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Antonio Gibson
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (3:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 21-E.Elliott INTERCEPTED by 90-…
Game date: 2020-11-26

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 41–16 on 2020-11-26. Antonio Gibson posted a game-high +4.92 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	10	3	21	0	41
Dallas Cowboys	3	10	3	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 54

DAL 23

DAL 37

WAS 75

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 8:33FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-3
(8:33) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:43TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
6-3
(1:43) 24-A.Gibson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:37XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-3
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:17TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 54
Score
7-9
(14:17) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:08XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:16FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
10-10
(7:16) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:31TD
Logan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
16-10
(2:31) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:26XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
17-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:23FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
17-13
(:23) 2-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:52FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 18
Score
20-13
(10:52) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:36FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
20-16
(2:36) 2-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:13TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 23
Score
26-16
(12:13) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:07XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
27-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:39TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 37
Score
33-16
(3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:31XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
34-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:31TD
Montez Sweat
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 75
Score
40-16
(3:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 21-E.Elliott INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Sweat at DAL 15. 90-M.Sweat for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:24XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
41-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.92 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
3P. Barber · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.22 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
4J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
5Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
6D. Inman · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
7Andy Dalton · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
8Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 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

Antonio Gibson — WAS · Rushing

Antonio Gibson posted the highest total EPA (+4.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Antonio Gibson's top snap (+4.67 EPA): (3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.98 EPA): Andy Dalton — (3:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 21-E.Elliott INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Sweat at DAL 15. 90-M.Sweat for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -17.17 total EPA
Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +8.2% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.056	-0.348
Offensive success rate	54.1%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.092	-0.428
Rush EPA/play	+0.297	-0.561
Defensive EPA/play	+0.348	-0.056
Defensive success rate	59.2%	45.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.35 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -26.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +4.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q1 1:43)
Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 14:17)
Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 2:31)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 12:13)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 3:39)
Washington Commanders — Montez Sweat (Q4 3:31)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 8:33)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 7:16)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:23)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 10:52)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 2:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) 24-A.Gibson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 1:37) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 54 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 14:08) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 2:26) — 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 14 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 2-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) 2-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 12:07) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 37 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 3:31) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q4 3:31); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 3:24) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Smith [58-A.Smith] at WAS 47. 54-J.Smith to WAS 4 for 43 yards (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -7.47]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +4.32]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short right to 88-C.Lamb (23-R.Darby). PENALTY on DAL-86-D.Schultz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 34. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -4.45]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 34 for 3 yards (93-J.Allen). Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 34 for [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.57]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at DAL 41 for -9 yards (99-C.Young). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -1.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 21-E.Elliott INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Sweat at DAL 15. 90-M.Sweat for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -7.98]
Washington Commanders (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Smith [58-A.Smith] at WAS 47. 54-J.Smith to WAS 4 for 43 yards (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -7.47]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 34 for 3 yards (93-J.Allen). Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 34 for [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.57]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +4.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 8:33 · WAS 15 · Score 0-3
(8:33) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 1:43 · DAL 5 · Score 6-3
(1:43) 24-A.Gibson right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:37 · DAL 15 · Score 7-3
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:17 · WAS 54 · Score 7-9
(14:17) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:08 · WAS 15 · Score 7-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 7:16 · DAL 5 · Score 10-10
(7:16) 3-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:31 · DAL 5 · Score 16-10
(2:31) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:26 · DAL 15 · Score 17-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · WAS 14 · Score 17-13
(:23) 2-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:52 · DAL 18 · Score 20-13
(10:52) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 2:36 · WAS 10 · Score 20-16
(2:36) 2-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:13 · DAL 23 · Score 26-16
(12:13) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · DAL 15 · Score 27-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · DAL 37 · Score 33-16
(3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · DAL 15 · Score 34-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · WAS 75 · Score 40-16
(3:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 21-E.Elliott INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Sweat at DAL 15. 90-M.Sweat for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · DAL 15 · Score 41-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Antonio Gibson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Arian Smith (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2020-11-26?

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 41-16 in Week 12, 2020.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 21, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Washington Commanders 41, Dallas Cowboys 16.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q1 1:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 14:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (A. Smith pass) (Q2 2:31) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 12:13) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 3:39) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sweat (Q4 3:31) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 8:33, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 7:16, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 10:52, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 2:36, 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?

Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.17 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 59.4% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.91 total passing EPA.

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

Antonio Gibson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.92 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+4.67 EPA): (3:39) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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