Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 34–26 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cooper Rush
- Top passer
- Jayden Daniels
- Biggest EPA play
- (:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-11-24
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 34–26 on 2024-11-24. Cooper Rush posted a game-high +8.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 49 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 34 | |
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Cooper Rush · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.78 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2

Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +8.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 3

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 4

Luke Schoonmaker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 5

CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6

Dyami Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 7

Brevyn Spann-Ford · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8

Jeremy McNichols · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 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
Cooper Rush — DAL · Passing
Cooper Rush posted the highest total EPA (+8.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Cooper Rush's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (5:21) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 86-L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.93 EPA): Jayden Daniels — (:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jayden Daniels led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +6.8% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.80 total EPA
Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.231 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.387 | +0.229 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 52.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.07 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, +2.59 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 16 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Jayden Daniels 
Dallas Cowboys — Jalen Tolbert (Cooper Rush pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Luke Schoonmaker (Cooper Rush pass) 
Washington Commanders — Zach Ertz (Jayden Daniels pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — KaVontae Turpin 
Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Jayden Daniels pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Juanyeh Thomas
Field goals

Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert 
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey 
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey 
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q1 9:04) — (9:04) 3-A.Seibert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 1-J.Tolbert for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-C.Ferrell].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:40) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 30–19. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q4 8:14); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 86-L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 5:16) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:02) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 3:02) — 3-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. 9-K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 3:02) — 3-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. 9-K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 2:49) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 3-A.Seibert 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 86 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 0:21) — 3-A.Seibert kicks onside 8 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 43. 30-J.Thomas for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 0:14) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:21) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:02) — 3-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. 9-K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 8-B.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Golston at DAL 32. 99-C.Golston pushed ob at 50 for 18 yards (8-B.Robinson; 5-J.Daniels).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 87-J.Bates to WAS 43 for 13 yards (6-Do.Wilson). FUMBLES (6-Do.Wilson), RECOVERED by DAL-50-E.Kendricks at WAS 44. ** Injury Update: WAS-63-T.Biadasz
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:21) — 3-A.Seibert kicks onside 8 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 43. 30-J.Thomas for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 8-B.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Golston at DAL 32. 99-C.Golston pushed ob at 50 for 18 yards (8-B.Robinson; 5-J.Daniels).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (20-Q.Martin), Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger, RECOVERED by WAS-24-M.Davis at WAS 26. 24-M.Davis pushed ob at DAL 40 for 34 yards (76-A.Richards).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:04 · DAL 23 · Score 0-3
(9:04) 3-A.Seibert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · WAS 28 · Score 3-3
(:07) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:59 · DAL 17 · Score 3-9
(9:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · WAS 6 · Score 9-9
(4:45) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 1-J.Tolbert for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-C.Ferrell].
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:40 · WAS 15 · Score 10-9
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 8:14 · WAS 30 · Score 13-9
(8:14) 17-B.Aubrey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. Penalty on DAL-67-B.Hoffman, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-92-D.Armstrong, Unnecessary Roughness,
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · WAS 22 · Score 19-9
(5:21) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 86-L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · WAS 15 · Score 20-9
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · DAL 4 · Score 20-15
(3:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 3:02 · DAL 2 · Score 20-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · WAS 35 · Score 26-17
3-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. 9-K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+2) — Q4 3:02 · WAS 35 · Score 26-17
3-A.Seibert kicks 61 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 4. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 1. 9-K.Turpin for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:49 · WAS 15 · Score 27-17
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:44 · DAL 33 · Score 27-20
(1:44) 3-A.Seibert 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · DAL 86 · Score 27-26
(:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · WAS 35 · Score 33-26
3-A.Seibert kicks onside 8 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 43. 30-J.Thomas for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+7) — Q4 0:14 · WAS 15 · Score 34-26
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
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.
- Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Cooper Rush (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2024-11-24?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 34-26 in Week 12, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 30, Washington Commanders 19; Final: Dallas Cowboys 34, Washington Commanders 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Daniels (Q3 9:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Tolbert (C. Rush pass) (Q3 4:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — L. Schoonmaker (C. Rush pass) (Q4 5:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (J. Daniels pass) (Q4 3:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Turpin (Q4 3:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (J. Daniels pass) (Q4 0:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Thomas (Q4 0:21) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 9:04, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 8:14, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 1:44, 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?
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 56.8% completion, +6.8% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.80 total passing EPA. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 63.2% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?
Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (5:21) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 86-L.Schoonmaker for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L