Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys, Week 4 2021
Carolina Panthers
Away
28
Dallas Cowboys
HomeWon
36
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| Cowboys | 7 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 36 |
CAR 28DAL 36 Final
Passing leader
33.5PPR pts
26/39, 301 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT, 2 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
31.9PPR pts
8 REC, 113 YDS, 2 TD
Panthers leader
Robbie Chosen
9.9PPR pts
5 REC, 46 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Trevon Diggs
2 INT, 4 TKL
Cowboys 36, Panthers 28: Dallas rallies from 1 down at halftime
Dallas erased a 14–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 23–14 after the break to win 36–28. The Cowboys finished with a 433–379 edge in total offense and averaged 7.7 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Panthers went 4-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Cowboys finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +2.1 yards/play DAL 7.7 · CAR 5.6
- +2 turnover margin DAL 0 turnovers
- +54 total yards DAL 433 · CAR 379
Game Highlights
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Panthers | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 7.7 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 379 | Total yards | 433 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 68 | Plays | 56 |
| 31% | Third-down conversion | 33% |
| 33:36 | Time of possession | 26:24 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Panthers scored four touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | CAR | DAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:27 | DAL | Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard TD run Takes leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2:41 | CAR | Sam Darnold 1-yard TD run Ties gameZane Gonzalez XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:09 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Blake Jarwin, 18-yard TD Takes lead2-pt try failed | 7 | 13 |
| 7:02 | CAR | Sam Darnold 11-yard TD run Takes leadZane Gonzalez XP | 14 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:49 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Amari Cooper, 35-yard TD Takes leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 14 | 20 |
| 7:21 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Dalton Schultz, 6-yard TD Extends lead2-pt try failed | 14 | 26 |
| 2:17 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Cedrick Wilson, 23-yard TD Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 14 | 33 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:56 | DAL | Greg Zuerlein 37-yard FG Extends lead | 14 | 36 |
| 8:58 | CAR | Sam Darnold → DJ Moore, 6-yard TDZane Gonzalez XP | 21 | 36 |
| 4:31 | CAR | Sam Darnold → DJ Moore, 8-yard TDZane Gonzalez XP | 28 | 36 |
Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Cowboys, Week 4 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Sam Darnold33.5 PTSQB1
- DJ Moore31.9 PTSWR3
- Dak Prescott27.0 PTSQB7
- Ezekiel Elliott20.3 PTSRB10
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | 33.5 | QB1 | 26/39 | 301 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 85.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Dak Prescott | 27.0 | QB7 | 14/22 | 188 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 130.3 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | 31.9 | WR3 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 113 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 20.3 | RB10 | RB | 20 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 17.8 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 58 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Amari Cooper | 15.9 | WR23 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 69 | 1 | |
| Cedrick Wilson | 11.0 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 30 | 1 | |
| Robbie Chosen | 9.9 | WR50 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 46 | 0 | |
| Rodney Smith | 9.8 | RB34 | RB | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 48 | 0 | |
| Chuba Hubbard | 9.1 | RB35 | RB | 13 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Blake Jarwin | 8.8 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | |
| Brandon Zylstra | 8.3 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 63 | 0 | |
| Tony Pollard | 6.7 | RB45 | RB | 10 | 67 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Ian Thomas | 4.5 | TE32 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| CeeDee Lamb | 3.3 | WR88 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Royce Freeman | 1.2 | RB68 | RB | 3 | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Terrace Marshall | 1.2 | WR113 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Tommy Tremble | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Carolina Panthers
Snap Share
Target Share39 targets
- DJ Moore31%, 12 targets
- Robbie Chosen28%, 11 targets
- Rodney Smith13%, 5 targets
- Ian Thomas8%, 3 targets
- Terrace Marshall8%, 3 targets
- Other13%, 5 targets
Carry Share24 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share22 targets
- Dalton Schultz36%, 8 targets
- CeeDee Lamb23%, 5 targets
- Amari Cooper14%, 3 targets
- Blake Jarwin14%, 3 targets
- Cedrick Wilson9%, 2 targets
- Other5%, 1 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 4 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Chosen | 59 | 84% | 11 | 28% | 1 |
| DJ Moore | 59 | 84% | 12 | 31% | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 49 | 80% | 5 | 23% | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 48 | 79% | 8 | 36% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 46 | 75% | 1 | 5% | 20 |
| Terrace Marshall | 50 | 71% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Ian Thomas | 44 | 63% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 35 | 57% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Blake Jarwin | 33 | 54% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Amari Cooper | 29 | 48% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 33 | 47% | 2 | 5% | 13 |
| Tommy Tremble | 27 | 39% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Rodney Smith | 26 | 37% | 5 | 13% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 21 | 34% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | 18 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 10 |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | 14 | 23% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Brandon Zylstra | 13 | 19% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Colin Thompson | 12 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Royce Freeman | 12 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Alex Erickson | 8 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Malik Turner | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+14.8Dak Prescott27.0 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.3Robbie Chosen9.9 PTS vs 19.2 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.0 xFPSam Darnold33.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam DarnoldCAR · QB | 33.5 | 21.0 | +12.5 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 6 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ MooreCAR · WR | 31.9 | 20.9 | +11.0 | 84% | 31% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 12 | 31% |
| Robbie ChosenCAR · WR | 9.9 | 19.2 | −9.3 | 84% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 11 | 28% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 20.3 | 14.5 | +5.8 | 75% | 59% car | — | 0 | 20 | 59% | 1 | 5% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 17.8 | 13.5 | +4.3 | 79% | 36% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 36% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 27.0 | 12.2 | +14.8 | 100% | 22 att | — | 22 | 4 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Chuba HubbardCAR · RB | 9.1 | 11.7 | −2.6 | 47% | 54% car | — | 0 | 13 | 54% | 2 | 5% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 3.3 | 8.4 | −5.1 | 80% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 23% |
| Rodney SmithCAR · — | 9.8 | 8.4 | +1.4 | 37% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 6.7 | 6.4 | +0.3 | 30% | 29% car | — | 0 | 10 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Amari CooperDAL · WR | 15.9 | 5.1 | +10.8 | 48% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Blake JarwinDAL · TE | 8.8 | 5.1 | +3.7 | 54% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Ian ThomasCAR · TE | 4.5 | 5.1 | −0.6 | 63% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR | 1.2 | 5.1 | −3.9 | 71% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Brandon ZylstraCAR · WR | 8.3 | 3.4 | +4.9 | 19% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr.DAL · WR | 11.0 | 3.4 | +7.6 | 57% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Royce FreemanCAR · RB | 1.2 | 1.9 | −0.7 | 17% | 13% car | — | 0 | 3 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Tommy TrembleCAR · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 39% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Panthers 39 targets and 24 carries; Cowboys 22 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Sam Darnold Ran hot
26 of 39 passing for 301 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Dak Prescott Ran hot
14 of 22 passing for 188 yards, 4 touchdowns; 4 carries for 35 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
DJ Moore Ran hot
12 targets (31% of the team's), 8 catches for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Robbie Chosen Unlucky
11 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 46 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 3 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (11).
Ezekiel Elliott Ran hot
1 target (5% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 20 carries (59% of the team's) for 143 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in carries (20).
Dalton Schultz Strong role
8 targets (36% of the team's), 6 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Season high in targets (8).
CeeDee Lamb Unlucky
5 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Amari Cooper Ran hot
3 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Carolina Panthers
- Stock up: Chuba Hubbard played 47% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
- Stock up: Terrace Marshall Jr. played 71% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock down: Amari Cooper played 48% of the snaps, down from a 91% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Panthers D | Cowboys D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| RBs | 19.4 | 19.6 |
| WRs | 31.9 | 33.3 |
| TEs | 12.3 | 14.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Dallas opened at 63% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Cowboys win probability
Key Swings
- +18Elliott 1-yd TD run62% → 81%Q1 7:27
- −19Darnold 1-yd TD run81% → 62%Q1 2:41
- +18Prescott → Jarwin, 18-yd TD61% → 79%Q2 14:09
- −23Darnold 11-yd TD run80% → 57%Q2 7:02
- +27Prescott → Cooper, 35-yd TD54% → 81%Q3 10:49
Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Carolina Panthers | Measure | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Plays | 56 |
| 65% | Pass rate | 39% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 8.5 |
| 4.7 | Yds / carry | 7.2 |
| 4/13 | Third downs | 3/9 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 12 fewer plays but gained 2.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CAR Moore 31% · Chosen 28% · Smith 13%
- DAL Schultz 36% · Lamb 23% · Cooper 14%
Possession Results
| Result | CAR | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 5 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
DAL turnover edge: +2
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 4 | 1:22 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 13:38 | 3 | -4 | 1:31 | Punt |
| DAL | Q1 12:07 | 9 | 70 | 4:40 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q1 7:27 | 9 | 75 | 4:46 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q1 2:41 | 9 | 75 | 3:32 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q2 14:09 | 13 | 75 | 7:07 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 7:02 | 6 | 26 | 2:43 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 4:19 | 6 | 16 | 2:39 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 1:40 | 4 | 20 | 0:52 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 0:48 | 2 | -1 | 0:48 | End of half |
| CAR | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 39 | 2:11 | Missed FG |
| DAL | Q3 12:49 | 4 | 56 | 2:00 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q3 10:49 | 3 | -3 | 1:39 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 9:10 | 4 | 66 | 1:49 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q3 7:21 | 7 | 20 | 3:44 | Interception |
| DAL | Q3 3:37 | 3 | 37 | 1:20 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q3 2:17 | 3 | 7 | 0:55 | Interception |
| DAL | Q3 1:22 | 4 | 9 | 1:26 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q4 14:56 | 10 | 75 | 5:58 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q4 8:58 | 4 | 12 | 2:09 | Punt |
| CAR | Q4 6:49 | 7 | 80 | 2:18 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q4 4:31 | 7 | 44 | 4:31 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Panthers vs Cowboys Head-to-Head
The Panthers and Cowboys first met in 1996 and have played 18 times since.
- All-time series
- 12–6Cowboys lead, 18 meetings since 1996
- Postseason
- 2–0Panthers won in 1996 and 2003
- Largest Panthers win
- 33–142015
- Largest Cowboys win
- 33–102023
Since 2021
3–1 Cowboys lead
4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 6 Cowboys at Panthers, 2025 Wk 6 recap CAR 30 DAL 27 CAR W
- 2024 Wk 15 Cowboys at Panthers, 2024 Wk 15 recap DAL 30 CAR 14 DAL W
- 2023 Wk 11 Cowboys at Panthers, 2023 Wk 11 recap DAL 33 CAR 10 DAL W
- 2021 Wk 4 Panthers at Cowboys DAL 36 CAR 28 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Panthers | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 12-5 |
| 17.9 | Points per game | 31.2 |
| 298.9 | Yards per game | 407.0 |
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 6.0 |
| 23.8 | Points allowed per game | 21.1 |
| 305.9 | Yards allowed per game | 351.0 |
Panthers vs Cowboys Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −4.5Cowboys covered by 3.5
- Total
- 51.5Over: 64 points scored (by 12.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 28.0 | 36 | +8.0 |
| Panthers | 23.5 | 28 | +4.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Carolina Panthers
- Against the spread
- 3–1
- Over/under
- 1–3
- ATS as favorite
- 2–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–1
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 4–0
- Over/under
- 3–1
- ATS as favorite
- 2–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS at home
- 2–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Panthers and Cowboys in Fantasy
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Panthers vs Cowboys Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Panthers vs Cowboys Week 4 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 36–28 in Week 4 of the 2021 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on October 3, 2021. See the Cowboys' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Panthers vs Cowboys?
The final score was Cowboys 36, Panthers 28. The Panthers led 14–13 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 14, Cowboys 23.
What happened in the Panthers vs Cowboys game?
Dallas erased a 14–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 23–14 after the break to win 36–28. The Cowboys finished with a 433–379 edge in total offense and averaged 7.7 yards per play. Sam Darnold led all players with 26 of 39 passing for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 35 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Panthers committed 2 turnovers, the Cowboys none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Cowboys?
Sam Darnold led the game with 33.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 4, on 26 of 39 passing for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 35 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. DJ Moore was next with 31.9 (WR3). See Sam Darnold's 2021 game log.
Who led Panthers vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?
Sam Darnold (CAR) led all passers with 26 of 39 for 301 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) led in rushing with 20 carries for 143 yards and a touchdown. DJ Moore (CAR) led in receiving with 8 catches for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Sam Darnold score against the Cowboys?
Sam Darnold scored 33.5 fantasy points against the Cowboys in Week 4 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 26 of 39 passing for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 35 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Cowboys?
Dak Prescott outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.0 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+14.8). Robbie Chosen fell furthest short, with 9.9 points on 19.2 xFP (−9.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Cowboys beat the Panthers?
The Cowboys beat the Panthers 36–28 because they averaged 7.7 yards per play to 5.6, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 433–379.
Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Cowboys?
The Cowboys won the turnover battle 2–0: the Panthers gave the ball away 2 times and the Cowboys not at all. The Cowboys won the game.
What is the all-time Panthers vs Cowboys record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 12–6 across 18 meetings since 1996, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.
When did the Panthers and Cowboys last play before this game?
Before Week 4 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on September 9, 2018, when the Panthers beat the Cowboys 16–8.
Have the Panthers and Cowboys met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2003 playoffs. The Panthers are 2–0 against the Cowboys in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Panthers vs Cowboys?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −4.5, making the Dallas Cowboys 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 51.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Cowboys and 23.5 for the Panthers.
Did Panthers vs Cowboys go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 51.5, and the teams combined for 64 points, 12.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Cowboys?
The Cowboys covered by 3.5 against the closing line of Cowboys −4.5. The final margin was 8 points.