Cowboys 30–14 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

B. Young (Carolina Panthers), 45.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.83 total passing EPA. C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.53 total passing EPA.

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

C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.58 EPA): (:45) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush to CAR 18 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-52-Dj.Johnson at CAR 17..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 30–14 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 10–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cooper Rush
Top passer: Byron Young
Biggest EPA play: (:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odig…
Game date: 2024-12-15

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 30–14 on 2024-12-15. Cooper Rush posted a game-high +10.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	10	14	6	0	0	30
Carolina Panthers	7	0	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3CAR 34

+1DAL 15

CAR 11

+3CAR 27

DAL 6

+1DAL 15

+3CAR 23

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:07TD
CeeDee Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
6-0
(9:07) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 9:01XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-0
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:09FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 34
Score
10-0
(4:09) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:42TD
Jalen Coker
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 83
Score
10-6
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa].
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:31XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
10-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:53TD
Jalen Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 11
Score
16-7
(12:53) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 1-J.Tolbert for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:46XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
17-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:05TD
Jordyn Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 17
Score
23-7
(7:05) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 83-J.Brooks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Ray].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:55XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
24-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:16FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 27
Score
27-7
(14:16) 17-B.Aubrey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:19TD
Byron Young
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
27-13
(9:19) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:13XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
27-14
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 6:12FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
30-14
(6:12) 17-B.Aubrey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cooper Rush · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +10.53 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3Jalen Coker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
4Rico Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5Jordyn Brooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
6Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7Brandin Cooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8KaVontae Turpin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 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 (+10.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Cooper Rush's top snap (-4.58 EPA): (:45) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush to CAR 18 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-52-Dj.Johnson at CAR 17.

Biggest single play (+6.82 EPA): Byron Young — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa].

Quarterback report card

Byron Young led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.83 total EPA
Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.184	-0.090
Offensive success rate	54.5%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.351	-0.163
Rush EPA/play	+0.042	-0.210
Defensive EPA/play	+0.090	-0.184
Defensive success rate	52.6%	45.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.18 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.09 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -6.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +16.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Cooper Rush pass) (Q2 9:07)
Carolina Panthers — Jalen Coker (Byron Young pass) (Q2 0:42)
Dallas Cowboys — Jalen Tolbert (Cooper Rush pass) (Q3 12:53)
Dallas Cowboys — Jordyn Brooks (Cooper Rush pass) (Q3 7:05)
Carolina Panthers — Byron Young (Q4 9:19)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 4:09)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q4 14:16)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q4 6:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 9:01) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 34 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 83 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:31) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q3 12:53) — (12:53) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 1-J.Tolbert for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 12:46) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 83-J.Brooks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Ray].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 6:55) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 17-B.Aubrey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 9:13) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) 17-B.Aubrey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa]. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.82]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end to DAL 15 for 3 yards (35-M.Liufau). FUMBLES (35-M.Liufau), touched at DAL 13, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at DAL 14. 94-M.Kneeland to DAL 14 for no ga [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.04]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 28 for -6 yards (97-O.Odighizuwa). FUMBLES (97-O.Odighizuwa) [97-O.Odighizuwa], RECOVERED by DAL-99-C.Golston at CAR 29. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -6.03]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Kendricks (2-J.Lewis) [97-O.Odighizuwa] at DAL 45. 50-E.Kendricks to CAR 48 for 7 yards (50-R.Hunt). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.66]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb to CAR 20 for 28 yards (20-J.Fuller). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.69]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa]. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.82]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 28 for -6 yards (97-O.Odighizuwa). FUMBLES (97-O.Odighizuwa) [97-O.Odighizuwa], RECOVERED by DAL-99-C.Golston at CAR 29. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -6.03]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end to DAL 15 for 3 yards (35-M.Liufau). FUMBLES (35-M.Liufau), touched at DAL 13, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at DAL 14. 94-M.Kneeland to DAL 14 for no ga [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.04]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Kendricks (2-J.Lewis) [97-O.Odighizuwa] at DAL 45. 50-E.Kendricks to CAR 48 for 7 yards (50-R.Hunt). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.66]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 9:07 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
(9:07) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 9:01 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 4:09 · CAR 34 · Score 10-0
(4:09) 17-B.Aubrey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · DAL 83 · Score 10-6
(:42) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep right to 18-J.Coker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-O.Odighizuwa].
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · DAL 15 · Score 10-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:53 · CAR 11 · Score 16-7
(12:53) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 1-J.Tolbert for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:46 · CAR 15 · Score 17-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · CAR 17 · Score 23-7
(7:05) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 83-J.Brooks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-L.Ray].
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:55 · CAR 15 · Score 24-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · CAR 27 · Score 27-7
(14:16) 17-B.Aubrey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · DAL 6 · Score 27-13
(9:19) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · DAL 15 · Score 27-14
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 6:12 · CAR 23 · Score 30-14
(6:12) 17-B.Aubrey 41 yard field goal 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.
Cooper Rush (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers on 2024-12-15?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 30-14 in Week 15, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 30, Carolina Panthers 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass) (Q2 9:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Coker (B. Young pass) (Q2 0:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Tolbert (C. Rush pass) (Q3 12:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Brooks (C. Rush pass) (Q3 7:05) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Young (Q4 9:19) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 4:09, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 6:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 45.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.83 total passing EPA. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers?

Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.58 EPA): (:45) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush to CAR 18 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-52-Dj.Johnson at CAR 17..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

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