Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 27–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 13–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey
- Top passer
- Trysten Hill
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.W…
- Game date
- 2021-12-02
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 27–17 on 2021-12-02. Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted a game-high +5.11 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:05TD Michael GallupPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 6-0
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:59XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:02TD Lil'Jordan HumphreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 24
- Score
- 7-6
(13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-7
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:10FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 10-7
(9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:04FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 13-7
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 24
- Score
- 13-10
(8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:06TD Tony PollardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 58
- Score
- 19-10
(4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:55XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:00TD Carlos WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 67
- Score
- 26-10
(3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:52XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 27-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:47TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 70
- Score
- 27-16
(2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 27-17
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Lil'Jordan Humphrey · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 2
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 3
Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 4
CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play - 5Tony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6
Nick Vannett · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 7
Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play - 8
Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 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
Lil'Jordan Humphrey — NO · Receiving
Lil'Jordan Humphrey posted the highest total EPA (+5.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.55 EPA per play.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey's top snap (+2.34 EPA): (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9
Biggest single play (-8.54 EPA): Trysten Hill — (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
Quarterback report card
Trysten Hill led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -23.6% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -20.01 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.269 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.229 | -0.417 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.269 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.27 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -9.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -23.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Lil'Jordan Humphrey (Trysten Hill pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Tony Pollard
- Dallas Cowboys — Carlos Watkins
- New Orleans Saints — Demone Harris (Trysten Hill pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- New Orleans Saints — Brett Maher
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 0:59) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 24 (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 12:54) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NO 58 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:55) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 67 (Q4 3:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 2:52) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DAL 70 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:32) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-A.Cooper to NO 36 for 41 yards (26-P.Williams) [96-C.Granderson]. Pass 20, YAC 21
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep left intended for 12-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 5. 27-J.Kearse ran ob at DAL 5 for no gain.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-T.Hill sacked at DAL 37 for -11 yards (11-M.Parsons).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) (No Huddle) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to 88-C.Lamb.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill pass short right intended for 10-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 18-D.Kazee (26-J.Lewis) at DAL 18. 18-D.Kazee to DAL 26 for 8 yards (10-T.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:59 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:02 · DAL 24 · Score 7-6
(13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:54 · DAL 15 · Score 7-7
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 9:10 · NO 36 · Score 10-7
(9:10) 2-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 16 · Score 13-7
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:31 · DAL 24 · Score 13-10
(8:31) 19-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · NO 58 · Score 19-10
(4:06) 20-T.Pollard left end for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:55 · NO 15 · Score 20-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · DAL 67 · Score 26-10
(3:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Watkins at NO 29. 91-C.Watkins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Illegal Shift, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:52 · NO 15 · Score 27-10
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · DAL 70 · Score 27-16
(2:47) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass short middle to 11-D.Harris for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 65 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · DAL 15 · Score 27-17
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
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.
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trysten Hill (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints on 2021-12-02?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New Orleans Saints 27-17 in Week 13, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, New Orleans Saints 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 1:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Humphrey (T. Hill pass) (Q2 13:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (Q3 4:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Watkins (Q4 3:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Harris (T. Hill pass) (Q4 2:47) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 9:10, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Maher (Q3 8:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints), 39.6% completion, -23.6% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -20.01 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 56.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints?
Lil'Jordan Humphrey (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (13:02) 7-T.Hill pass short left to 84-L.Humphrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 9.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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