Cowboys 27–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2021

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

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 42.3% completion, -13.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.48 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 31.4% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -28.00 total passing EPA.

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

C. Sims (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Sims (7-T.Diggs). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinick.

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 24–0 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Christian Sims
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 42 for -12 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.…
Game date: 2021-12-12

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 27–20 on 2021-12-12. Christian Sims posted a game-high +4.72 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	18	6	3	0	0	27
Washington Commanders	0	0	8	12	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

WAS 7

+2WAS 1

DAL 46

DAL 43

+2DAL 2

+3WAS 10

DAL 1

WAS 74

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:41FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 17
Score
3-0
(9:41) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:45TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
9-0
(3:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-98-M.Ioannidis, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 3:42Safety
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
11-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:41TD
Dorance Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 46
Score
17-0
(:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 42 for -12 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at WAS 37. 92-D.Armstrong for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 0:29XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
18-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:02FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
21-0
(5:02) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:19FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
24-0
(:19) 2-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:06TD
Christian Sims
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 43
Score
24-6
(7:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Sims (7-T.Diggs). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 11-C.Sims for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:57Safety
Taylor Heinicke
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
24-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Heinicke rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:39FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
27-8
(1:39) 2-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:12TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
27-14
(5:12) (Shotgun) 35-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:24TD
Cole Holcomb
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 74
Score
27-20
(4:24) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb at DAL 31. 55-C.Holcomb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
2Joshua Williams · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
4Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
5Joshua Williams · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
6Jarrett Patterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
8Taylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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

Christian Sims — WAS · Receiving

Christian Sims posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.

Christian Sims's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Sims (7-T.Diggs). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 11-C.Sims for 43 yar

Biggest single play (-7.65 EPA): Taylor Heinicke — (:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 42 for -12 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at WAS 37. 92-D.Armstrong for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 52 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -13.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.48 total EPA
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 31.4% completion · -17.6% CPOE · -0.80 EPA/play · -28.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.155	-0.324
Offensive success rate	39.6%	33.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.182	-0.707
Rush EPA/play	-0.054	+0.208
Defensive EPA/play	+0.324	+0.155
Defensive success rate	66.7%	60.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -15.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -28.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 3:45)
Dallas Cowboys — Dorance Armstrong (Q1 0:41)
Washington Commanders — Christian Sims (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q3 7:06)
Washington Commanders — Joshua Williams (Q4 5:12)
Washington Commanders — Cole Holcomb (Q4 4:24)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 9:41)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 5:02)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:19)
Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 1:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 18–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q1 3:45); Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the WAS 1 (Q1 3:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 46 (Q1 0:41); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 0:29) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 2-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 43 (Q3 7:06); Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q3 6:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Heinicke rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 2-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 35-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 74 (Q4 4:24).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left intended for 1-D.Carter INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Gregory at DAL 47. 94-R.Gregory to WAS 41 for 12 yards (1-D.Carter). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.57]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Collins at DAL 40. 26-L.Collins to DAL 37 for 3 yards (88-C.Lamb). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.27]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 30 for -7 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], touched at WAS 32, RECOVERED by DAL-27-J.Kearse at WAS 29. 27-J.Kearse to WAS 28 for 1 y [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.34]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb at DAL 31. 55-C.Holcomb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -7.35]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-98-M.Ioannidis, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 42 for -12 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at WAS 37. 92-D.Armstrong for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -7.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb at DAL 31. 55-C.Holcomb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -7.35]
Washington Commanders (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left intended for 1-D.Carter INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Gregory at DAL 47. 94-R.Gregory to WAS 41 for 12 yards (1-D.Carter). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -5.57]
Washington Commanders (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson to WAS 25 for 6 yards (26-J.Lewis) [94-R.Gregory]. FUMBLES (26-J.Lewis), RECOVERED by DAL-26-J.Lewis at WAS 25. [WPA -2.3% · EPA -4.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 9:41 · WAS 17 · Score 3-0
(9:41) 2-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 3:45 · WAS 7 · Score 9-0
(3:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-98-M.Ioannidis, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q1 3:42 · WAS 1 · Score 11-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:41 · DAL 46 · Score 17-0
(:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 42 for -12 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at WAS 37. 92-D.Armstrong for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · WAS 15 · Score 18-0
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 5:02 · WAS 19 · Score 21-0
(5:02) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · WAS 19 · Score 24-0
(:19) 2-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:06 · DAL 43 · Score 24-6
(7:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Sims (7-T.Diggs). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 6:57 · DAL 2 · Score 24-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Heinicke rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 1:39 · WAS 10 · Score 27-8
(1:39) 2-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · DAL 1 · Score 27-14
(5:12) (Shotgun) 35-J.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · WAS 74 · Score 27-20
(4:24) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 86-D.Schultz INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Holcomb at DAL 31. 55-C.Holcomb for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Christian Sims (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2021-12-12?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 27-20 in Week 14, 2021.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 18, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 8; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 12; Final: Dallas Cowboys 27, Washington Commanders 20.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 3:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Armstrong (Q1 0:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Sims (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 7:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 5:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Holcomb (Q4 4:24) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 9:41, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 5:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 1:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 42.3% completion, -13.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.48 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 31.4% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -28.00 total passing EPA.

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

Christian Sims (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (7:06) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Sims (7-T.Diggs). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinick.

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

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