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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2023 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Cowboys defeat Commanders 45–10 in Week 12

Dak Prescott led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 10–45 Week 12 finish.

Washington Commanders 10 4–8
Final 10–45
Dallas Cowboys 45 8–3 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
10–45
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–20 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Sam Howell
FantasyHQ MVP
Dak Prescott
Game date
November 23, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 9 REC · 100 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Turner
    Cole Turner 1 REC · 29 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Byron Pringle
    Byron Pringle 2 REC · 27 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 22/35 · 343 YDS · 4 TD +20.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandin Cooks
    Brandin Cooks 4 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • CeeDee Lamb
    CeeDee Lamb 4 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 45–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dak Prescott
Top passer
Sam Howell
Biggest EPA play
(4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.B…
Game date
2023-11-23

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 45–10 on 2023-11-23. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +20.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Washington Commanders01600010
Dallas Cowboys713260045

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 0:53TD
    Rico Dowdle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-6

    (:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 0:46XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 11:31FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 25
    Score
    3-7

    (11:31) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 8:33TD
    Brandin Cooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 31
    Score
    3-13

    (8:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 8:27XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    3-14

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:55TD
    Sam Howell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    9-14

    (1:55) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:51TD
    Joey Slye

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    10-14

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:30TD
    Tony Pollard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    10-20

    (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 20-T.Pollard up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 13:41FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 34
    Score
    10-23

    (13:41) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:38TD
    CeeDee Lamb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-29

    (10:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:32Safety
    Dak Prescott

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    10-31

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 88-C.Lamb is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 88-C.Lamb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:05TD
    KaVontae Turpin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 34
    Score
    10-37

    (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 5:59XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-38

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 4:50TD
    DaRon Bland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 43
    Score
    10-44

    (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 37. 26-D.Bland for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 4:39XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-45

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  16. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 4:39XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    10-45

    17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +20.51 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  3. 3Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  4. 4CeeDee LambCeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5KaVontae TurpinKaVontae Turpin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.23 EPA/play
  6. 6Tony PollardTony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7Cole TurnerCole Turner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
  8. 8Rico DowdleRico Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dak Prescott

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing

Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+20.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+4.23 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.53 EPA): Sam Howell — (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 37. 26-D.Bland for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Sam Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Sam HowellSam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 52 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.26 total EPA
  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +20.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.182+0.318
Offensive success rate43.0%51.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.197+0.586
Rush EPA/play-0.233+0.059
Defensive EPA/play-0.318+0.182
Defensive success rate48.6%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.18 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.32 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +22.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -16.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Rico DowdleDallas Cowboys — Rico Dowdle (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 0:53)
  • Brandin CooksDallas Cowboys — Brandin Cooks (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 8:33)
  • Sam HowellWashington Commanders — Sam Howell (Q2 1:55)
  • Tony PollardDallas Cowboys — Tony Pollard (Q2 0:30)
  • CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 10:38)
  • KaVontae TurpinDallas Cowboys — KaVontae Turpin (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 6:05)
  • DaRon BlandDallas Cowboys — DaRon Bland (Q4 4:50)

Field goals

  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q2 11:31)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q4 13:41)
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 WAS 15 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 0:46) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–13. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 31 (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 8:27) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 1:51) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 20-T.Pollard up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 26–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:32); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 5:59) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 43 (Q4 4:50); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:39) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DAL 35 (Q4 4:39) — 17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 20-T.Pollard right end to WAS 29 for 14 yards (29-K.Fuller). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.31]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks to DAL 41 for 25 yards (35-P.Butler). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.12]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.28]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-J.Brooks to WAS 38 for 24 yards (25-B.St-Juste) [31-K.Curl]. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.58]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 87-J.Ferguson to DAL 40 for 35 yards (57-C.Barton). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 37. 26-D.Bland for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -9.53]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.23]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell sacked at WAS 24 for -10 yards (95-J.Hankins). [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.12]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle to DAL 41 for -2 yards (97-O.Odighizuwa, 6-D.Wilson). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -3.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · WAS 15 · Score 0-6
    (:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:46 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:31 · DAL 25 · Score 3-7
    (11:31) 6-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:33 · WAS 31 · Score 3-13
    (8:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · WAS 15 · Score 3-14
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · DAL 1 · Score 9-14
    (1:55) 78-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 14-S.Howell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q2 1:51 · DAL 15 · Score 10-14
    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · WAS 7 · Score 10-20
    (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 20-T.Pollard up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · WAS 34 · Score 10-23
    (13:41) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:38 · WAS 15 · Score 10-29
    (10:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 10:32 · WAS 2 · Score 10-31
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 88-C.Lamb is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTE
  12. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · WAS 34 · Score 10-37
    (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 5:59 · WAS 15 · Score 10-38
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · DAL 43 · Score 10-44
    (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 37. 26-D.Bland for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:39 · WAS 15 · Score 10-45
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  16. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:39 · DAL 35 · Score 10-45
    17-B.Aubrey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.

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.
  • Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Sam Howell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys on 2023-11-23?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 45-10 in Week 12, 2023.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 16, Dallas Cowboys 13; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Dallas Cowboys 26; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Dallas Cowboys 45.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Dowdle (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 0:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 8:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Howell (Q2 1:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (Q2 0:30) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Turpin (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 6:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bland (Q4 4:50) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 11:31, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 13:41, 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?

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 53.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.26 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 62.9% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +20.51 total passing EPA.

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.23 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 9-K.Turpin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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