Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 37–17 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 17–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Jalen Hurts
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-12-27
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37–17 on 2020-12-27. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +17.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
(9:04) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(6:12) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(13:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass completed on a slant pattern
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(5:56) 2-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(2:13) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(8:34) 2-G.Zuerlein 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
(2:00) 88-C.Lamb right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 9:04TD Miles SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 6-0
(9:04) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 9:00XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:12FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 17
- Score
- 7-3
(6:12) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:03TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 81
- Score
- 13-3
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:48XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 14-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:16TD Michael GallupPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 21
- Score
- 14-9
(13:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass completed on a slant pattern
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:09XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 14-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:56FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-13
(5:56) 2-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:13FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 17-13
(2:13) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:16TD Michael GallupPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 17-19
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:12XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 17-20
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:35TD CeeDee LambPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 52
- Score
- 17-26
(12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:26XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 17-27
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:34FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 3
- Score
- 17-30
(8:34) 2-G.Zuerlein 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:00TD CeeDee LambPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 19
- Score
- 17-36
(2:00) 88-C.Lamb right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:53XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 17-37
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +17.10 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.44 EPA/play
- 4
Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 5CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.01 EPA/play
- 6
Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 7
Dallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 8
Quez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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 (+17.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (-5.19 EPA): (:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Slay at PHI 47. 24-D.Slay to DAL 28 for 25 yards (20-T.Pollard).
Biggest single play (+6.44 EPA): Jalen Hurts — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jalen Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 50 dropbacks · 42.0% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.55 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +17.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.170 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.489 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.135 | -0.012 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.170 | +0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.07 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.17 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +14.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -6.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders
- Philadelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Andy Dalton pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Andy Dalton pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Andy Dalton pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q1 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 9:00) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 81 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 5:48) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 21 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass completed on a slant pattern; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 13:09) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q2 5:56) — (5:56) 2-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:12) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 52 (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 12:26) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 2-G.Zuerlein 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 88-C.Lamb right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 1:53) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at PHI 9 for 55 yards (31-N.Robey).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass completed on a slant pattern
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to DAL 15 for 3 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory), RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 13. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling,
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Slay at PHI 47. 24-D.Slay to DAL 28 for 25 yards (20-T.Pollard).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 9:04 · DAL 4 · Score 6-0
(9:04) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 9:00 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 6:12 · PHI 17 · Score 7-3
(6:12) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:03 · DAL 81 · Score 13-3
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:48 · DAL 15 · Score 14-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:16 · PHI 21 · Score 14-9
(13:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass completed on a slant pattern - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:09 · PHI 15 · Score 14-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:56 · PHI 2 · Score 14-13
(5:56) 2-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:13 · DAL 20 · Score 17-13
(2:13) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · PHI 7 · Score 17-19
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · PHI 15 · Score 17-20
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:35 · PHI 52 · Score 17-26
(12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:26 · PHI 15 · Score 17-27
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · PHI 3 · Score 17-30
(8:34) 2-G.Zuerlein 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PHI 19 · Score 17-36
(2:00) 88-C.Lamb right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · PHI 15 · Score 17-37
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-H.Niswander.
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.
- Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Andy Dalton (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 2020-12-27?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17 in Week 16, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Dallas Cowboys 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q1 9:04) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (J. Hurts pass) (Q1 6:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 13:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 12:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (Q4 2:00) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 6:12, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 5:56, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 2:13, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 8:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 42.0% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.55 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys), 62.9% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +17.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?
Andy Dalton (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-5.19 EPA): (:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Slay at PHI 47. 24-D.Slay to DAL 28 for 25 yards (20-T.Pollard)..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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