Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 34–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-12-08
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–17 on 2020-12-08. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +8.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(4:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(14:25) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-M.Boykin for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:50) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 15-M.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(8:18) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(2:12) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on DAL-29-C.Goodwin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:24FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 13
- Score
- 3-0
(4:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 0:32TD Lucky JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 37
- Score
- 3-6
(:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 0:25XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 3-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:25TD Michael GallupPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 13
- Score
- 9-7
(14:25) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:19XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 10-7
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 8:15TD Miles BoykinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 38
- Score
- 10-13
(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-M.Boykin for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 8:08XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:50FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 10-17
(:50) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 4:47TD Montaric BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 10-23
(4:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 15-M.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 4:40XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 8:18FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 10-27
(8:18) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:04TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 16-27
(4:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:59XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 17-27
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:12TD J.K. DobbinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 17-33
(2:12) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:08XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 17-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on DAL-29-C.Goodwin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.25 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 2
Gus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 3
Noah Brown · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 4Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6J.K. Dobbins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8Andy Dalton · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.34 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
Andy Dalton — DAL · Passing
Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+8.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Queen (98-B.Williams) at DAL 38. 48-P.Queen to DAL 38 for no gain (73-J.Looney).
Biggest single play (+5.80 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 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) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.25 total EPA
- Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | +0.425 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.190 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.4% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.06 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.19 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +13.13 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -6.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — Lucky Jackson
- Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Andy Dalton pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Miles Boykin (Lucky Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Andy Dalton pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J.K. Dobbins
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the BAL 13 (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 37 (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 0:25) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 13 (Q2 14:25); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 14:19) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 38 (Q2 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-M.Boykin for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 8:08) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 15-M.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 4:40) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:59) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:08).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Queen (98-B.Williams) at DAL 38. 48-P.Queen to DAL 38 for no gain (73-J.Looney).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Thompson at BAL 37. 23-D.Thompson to BAL 34 for 3 yards (43-J.Hill).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) 9-J.Tucker 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:25) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 59 yards from BAL 35 to DAL 6. 20-T.Pollard to BAL 28 for 66 yards (57-K.Welch; 58-L.Fort).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Queen (98-B.Williams) at DAL 38. 48-P.Queen to DAL 38 for no gain (73-J.Looney).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Thompson at BAL 37. 23-D.Thompson to BAL 34 for 3 yards (43-J.Hill).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:24 · BAL 13 · Score 3-0
(4:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 0:32 · DAL 37 · Score 3-6
(:32) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 0:25 · DAL 15 · Score 3-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:25 · BAL 13 · Score 9-7
(14:25) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:19 · BAL 15 · Score 10-7
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 8:15 · DAL 38 · Score 10-13
(8:15) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-M.Boykin for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 8:08 · DAL 15 · Score 10-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:50 · DAL 17 · Score 10-17
(:50) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · DAL 20 · Score 10-23
(4:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 15-M.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 4:40 · DAL 15 · Score 10-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · DAL 4 · Score 10-27
(8:18) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · BAL 2 · Score 16-27
(4:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · BAL 15 · Score 17-27
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · DAL 5 · Score 17-33
(2:12) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 2:08 · DAL 15 · Score 17-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on DAL-29-C.Goodwin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens on 2020-12-08?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 in Week 13, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, Baltimore Ravens 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q1 0:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 14:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 8:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 4:47) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 4:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 2:12) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 4:24, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 8:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 60.8% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.25 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 52.2% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens?
Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Queen (98-B.Williams) at DAL 38. 48-P.Queen to DAL 38 for no gain (73-J.Looney)..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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