National Football League
BOXSCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY | RECAP
New England 20, Dallas 16
When: 4:15 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2011
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Temperature: 63°
Head Official: Walt Coleman
Attendance: 68756
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Dallas 373316
New England 3100720
1st Quarter
1Q 15:00 Dallas
NE 35 3-S. Gostkowski kicks 73 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - DAL 20 15:00 28-F. Jones rush for no gain (74-K. Love, 24-K. Arrington). PENALTY on Dallas, Offensive Holding (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
1 and 20 - DAL 10 14:40 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 4 yards (32-D. McCourty).
2 and 16 - DAL 14 14:10 9-T. Romo pass to 88-D. Bryant for 22 yards (32-D. McCourty, 24-K. Arrington).
1 and 10 - DAL 36 13:26 28-F. Jones rush for 4 yards (59-G. Guyton, 25-P. Chung).
2 and 6 - DAL 40 12:54 28-F. Jones rush for 3 yards (59-G. Guyton, 44-J. Ihedigbo).
3 and 3 - DAL 43 12:08 9-T. Romo pass intended for 88-D. Bryant, INTERCEPTED by 24-K. Arrington returned for 6 yards (88-D. Bryant).
1Q 12:03 New England
1 and 10 - DAL 47 12:03 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 1 yard (94-D. Ware).
2 and 9 - DAL 46 11:38 22-S. Ridley rush for 16 yards (43-G. Sensabaugh).
1 and 10 - DAL 30 11:10 22-S. Ridley rush for -1 yard (50-S. Lee).
2 and 11 - DAL 31 10:35 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 6 yards (90-J. Ratliff).
3 and 5 - DAL 25 10:02 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 13 yards, forced out of bounds (32-O. Scandrick).
1 and 10 - DAL 12 9:38 22-S. Ridley rush for 4 yards (98-M. Spears).
Dallas timeout at 9:08
2 and 6 - DAL 8 9:08 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 81-A. Hernandez.
3 and 6 - DAL 8 9:01 12-T. Brady, sacked for -5 yards (94-D. Ware).
4 and 11 - DAL 13 8:44 3-S. Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD.
DAL 0    NE 3    Plays: 9    Possession: 3:19
1Q 8:41 Dallas
NE 35 3-S. Gostkowski kicks 63 yards, 29-D. Murray returns for 22 yards (24-K. Arrington).
New England timeout at 8:36
1 and 10 - DAL 24 8:36 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 7 yards (59-G. Guyton, 50-R. Ninkovich).
2 and 3 - DAL 31 7:58 28-F. Jones rush for -1 yard (74-K. Love).
3 and 4 - DAL 30 7:14 9-T. Romo pass to 88-D. Bryant for 7 yards, forced out of bounds (23-L. Bodden).
1 and 10 - DAL 37 6:56 29-D. Murray rush for 2 yards (75-V. Wilfork, 55-B. Spikes).
2 and 8 - DAL 39 6:15 29-D. Murray rush for 1 yard (55-B. Spikes, 24-K. Arrington). PENALTY on Dallas, Offensive Holding (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
2 and 18 - DAL 29 5:54 9-T. Romo pass to 28-F. Jones for 12 yards (24-K. Arrington), forced out of bounds.
3 and 6 - DAL 41 5:21 9-T. Romo, sacked for -6 yards (93-A. Carter).
4 and 12 - DAL 35 5:03 1-M. McBriar punts 55 yards, 83-W. Welker returns for 10 yards (55-A. Albright). PENALTY on New England, Illegal Block Above the Waist (enforced, 10 yards).
1Q 4:53 New England
1 and 10 - NE 10 4:53 12-T. Brady pass intended for 12-T. Brady, INTERCEPTED by 41-T. Newman returned for 1 yard (84-D. Branch).
1Q 4:47 Dallas
1 and 10 - NE 23 4:47 28-F. Jones rush for 1 yard (32-D. McCourty).
2 and 9 - NE 22 4:09 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 19-M. Austin.
3 and 9 - NE 22 4:02 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 81-L. Robinson. PENALTY on New England, Defensive Pass Interference (offsetting). PENALTY on Dallas, Offensive Holding (offsetting).
3 and 9 - NE 22 3:56 PENALTY on Dallas, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
3 and 14 - NE 27 3:56 23-T. Choice rush for -3 yards (98-G. Warren).
4 and 17 - NE 30 3:21 5-D. Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD.
DAL 3    NE 3    Plays: 5    Possession: 1:26
1Q 3:16 New England
DAL 35 5-D. Bailey kicks 62 yards, 18-M. Slater returns for 22 yards (89-J. Phillips), FUMBLES (89-J. Phillips), RECOVERED by 43-G. Sensabaugh returned for -7 yards (39-D. Woodhead).
1Q 3:09 Dallas
1 and 10 - NE 32 3:09 28-F. Jones rush for 1 yard.
2 and 9 - NE 31 2:27 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 8 yards (32-D. McCourty, 44-J. Ihedigbo).
3 and 1 - NE 23 1:53 28-F. Jones rush for 2 yards (93-A. Carter, 50-R. Ninkovich).
1 and 10 - NE 21 1:14 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 85-K. Ogletree.
2 and 10 - NE 21 1:11 23-T. Choice rush for no gain (75-V. Wilfork), FUMBLES (75-V. Wilfork), RECOVERED by 98-G. Warren returned for no gain.
1Q 1:03 New England
1 and 10 - NE 21 1:03 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 9 yards (50-S. Lee, 41-T. Newman).
2 and 1 - NE 30 0:28 12-T. Brady, sacked for -8 yards (98-M. Spears).
END QUARTER 1
2nd Quarter
New England continued...
3 and 9 - NE 22 15:00 12-T. Brady pass to 84-D. Branch for 45 yards (43-G. Sensabaugh).
1 and 10 - DAL 33 14:25 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 2 yards (93-A. Spencer, 50-S. Lee).
2 and 8 - DAL 31 14:02 12-T. Brady pass to 84-D. Branch for 12 yards (21-M. Jenkins). PENALTY on Dallas, Defensive Holding (declined).
1 and 10 - DAL 19 13:52 12-T. Brady rush for 5 yards (93-A. Spencer).
2 and 5 - DAL 14 13:33 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 6 yards, forced out of bounds (50-S. Lee, 90-J. Ratliff). PENALTY on Dallas, Illegal Substitution (declined).
1 and goal - DAL 8 13:28 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for no gain (98-M. Spears, 92-J. Brent).
2 and goal - DAL 8 13:04 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 5 yards. PENALTY on New England, Offensive Holding (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
2 and goal - DAL 18 12:56 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 84-D. Branch.
3 and goal - DAL 18 12:52 12-T. Brady pass to 42-B. Green-Ellis for 11 yards (93-A. Spencer).
4 and goal - DAL 7 12:10 3-S. Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD.
DAL 3    NE 6    Plays: 11    Possession: 3:53
2Q 12:07 Dallas
NE 35 3-S. Gostkowski kicks 74 yards, touchback. PENALTY on Dallas, Encroachment (declined).
1 and 10 - DAL 20 12:07 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 9 yards, forced out of bounds (25-P. Chung, 23-L. Bodden).
2 and 1 - DAL 29 11:36 28-F. Jones rush for 2 yards (24-K. Arrington).
1 and 10 - DAL 31 11:00 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 28-F. Jones.
2 and 10 - DAL 31 10:55 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 28-F. Jones.
3 and 10 - DAL 31 10:50 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 88-D. Bryant.
4 and 10 - DAL 31 10:45 1-M. McBriar punts 43 yards, 83-W. Welker returns for 5 yards (40-D. McCray).
2Q 10:37 New England
1 and 10 - NE 31 10:37 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 20 yards (43-G. Sensabaugh).
1 and 10 - DAL 49 10:00 39-D. Woodhead rush for 1 yard (99-K. Coleman).
2 and 9 - DAL 48 9:36 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 84-D. Branch. PENALTY on Dallas, Roughing the Passer (enforced, 15 yards) - No play.
1 and 10 - DAL 33 9:29 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 83-W. Welker.
2 and 10 - DAL 33 9:29 PENALTY on New England, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
2 and 15 - DAL 38 9:23 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 16 yards (43-G. Sensabaugh).
1 and 10 - DAL 22 8:59 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 9 yards (51-K. Brooking, 93-A. Spencer).
2 and 1 - DAL 13 8:30 12-T. Brady rush for 8 yards (50-S. Lee).
1 and goal - DAL 5 8:01 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S. Gostkowski extra point is GOOD.
DAL 3    NE 13    Plays: 7    Possession: 3:03
2Q 7:34 Dallas
NE 35 3-S. Gostkowski kicks 69 yards, 17-D. Harris returns for 23 yards (27-A. Molden, 24-K. Arrington). PENALTY on Dallas, Illegal Block Above the Waist (enforced, 7 yards).
1 and 10 - DAL 7 7:28 9-T. Romo pass to 28-F. Jones for 7 yards (59-G. Guyton).
2 and 3 - DAL 14 6:48 29-D. Murray rush for 8 yards (55-B. Spikes).
1 and 10 - DAL 22 6:11 9-T. Romo pass to 88-D. Bryant for 33 yards (55-B. Spikes).
1 and 10 - NE 45 5:28 29-D. Murray rush for 8 yards (25-P. Chung).
2 and 2 - NE 37 4:51 29-D. Murray rush for 3 yards (93-A. Carter, 25-P. Chung).
1 and 10 - NE 34 4:08 9-T. Romo pass to 23-T. Choice for 5 yards (24-K. Arrington).
2 and 5 - NE 29 3:22 9-T. Romo pass to 88-D. Bryant for 16 yards (24-K. Arrington, 25-P. Chung).
1 and 10 - NE 13 2:33 29-D. Murray rush for 4 yards (59-G. Guyton, 44-J. Ihedigbo).
Two minute warning
2 and 6 - NE 9 2:00 9-T. Romo pass to 89-J. Phillips for 7 yards (55-B. Spikes, 50-R. Ninkovich).
1 and goal - NE 2 1:17 29-D. Murray rush for 1 yard (94-S. Ellis, 59-G. Guyton).
2 and goal - NE 1 0:39 9-T. Romo pass to 82-J. Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D. Bailey extra point is GOOD.
DAL 10    NE 13    Plays: 11    Possession: 7:01
2Q 0:33 New England
DAL 35 5-D. Bailey kicks 62 yards, 22-S. Ridley returns for 21 yards (57-V. Butler).
1 and 10 - NE 24 0:26 39-D. Woodhead rush for 2 yards (90-J. Ratliff).
END QUARTER 2
3rd Quarter
3Q 15:00 New England
DAL 35 5-D. Bailey kicks 59 yards, 22-S. Ridley returns for 21 yards (34-P. Tanner, 40-D. McCray).
1 and 10 - NE 27 14:53 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 7 yards (90-J. Ratliff, 93-A. Spencer).
2 and 3 - NE 34 14:11 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 2 yards (90-J. Ratliff, 50-S. Lee).
3 and 1 - NE 36 13:29 12-T. Brady rush for 2 yards (98-M. Spears).
1 and 10 - NE 38 12:47 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 81-A. Hernandez.
2 and 10 - NE 38 12:41 12-T. Brady, sacked for -6 yards (94-D. Ware).
3 and 16 - NE 32 12:04 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 83-W. Welker.
4 and 16 - NE 32 11:59 14-Z. Mesko punts 53 yards, 17-D. Harris returns for 4 yards (52-D. Fletcher).
3Q 11:48 Dallas
1 and 10 - DAL 19 11:48 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 23-T. Choice.
2 and 10 - DAL 19 11:42 23-T. Choice rush for 6 yards (50-R. Ninkovich, 25-P. Chung).
3 and 4 - DAL 25 10:57 9-T. Romo pass to 82-J. Witten for 19 yards (44-J. Ihedigbo, 24-K. Arrington).
1 and 10 - DAL 44 10:20 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 12 yards (50-R. Ninkovich).
1 and 10 - NE 44 9:47 29-D. Murray rush for 2 yards (93-A. Carter, 55-B. Spikes). PENALTY on New England, Defensive 12 On-field (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 5 - NE 39 9:32 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 20 yards (24-K. Arrington).
1 and 10 - NE 19 8:48 9-T. Romo pass to 80-M. Bennett for 8 yards (55-B. Spikes, 25-P. Chung).
2 and 2 - NE 11 8:08 29-D. Murray rush for 1 yard, forced out of bounds (25-P. Chung).
3 and 1 - NE 10 7:48 23-T. Choice rush for 3 yards (94-S. Ellis, 55-B. Spikes).
1 and goal - NE 7 7:12 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 29-D. Murray.
Dallas timeout at 7:09
2 and goal - NE 7 7:09 9-T. Romo, sacked for -11 yards (93-A. Carter).
3 and goal - NE 18 6:36 9-T. Romo pass to 23-T. Choice for 14 yards (27-A. Molden).
4 and goal - NE 4 5:54 5-D. Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD.
DAL 13    NE 13    Plays: 12    Possession: 5:54
3Q 5:50 New England
DAL 35 5-D. Bailey kicks 65 yards, 22-S. Ridley returns for 17 yards (34-P. Tanner, 16-J. Holley).
1 and 10 - NE 17 5:46 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 85-C. Ochocinco.
2 and 10 - NE 17 5:42 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 6 yards (50-S. Lee).
3 and 4 - NE 23 5:08 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 8 yards (25-F. Walker, 26-A. Elam).
1 and 10 - NE 31 4:48 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 9 yards (41-T. Newman, 25-F. Walker).
2 and 1 - NE 40 4:23 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 4 yards (93-A. Spencer, 90-J. Ratliff).
1 and 10 - NE 44 3:57 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 4 yards (90-J. Ratliff, 57-V. Butler).
2 and 6 - NE 48 3:33 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 81-A. Hernandez.
3 and 6 - NE 48 3:29 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 8 yards (26-A. Elam).
1 and 10 - DAL 44 3:09 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 6 yards (50-S. Lee, 51-K. Brooking).
2 and 4 - DAL 38 2:48 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for -2 yards (94-D. Ware).
3 and 6 - DAL 40 2:18 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 1 yard (32-O. Scandrick).
4 and 5 - DAL 39 1:44 14-Z. Mesko punts 35 yards, downed by 50-R. Ninkovich. PENALTY on Dallas, Running Into the Kicker (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
1 and 10 - DAL 34 1:35 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 81-A. Hernandez.
2 and 10 - DAL 34 1:30 39-D. Woodhead rush for 5 yards (90-J. Ratliff, 98-M. Spears).
3 and 5 - DAL 29 0:59 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 8 yards (32-O. Scandrick, 20-A. Ball).
1 and 10 - DAL 21 0:38 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 4 yards (56-B. James), FUMBLES (56-B. James), RECOVERED by 41-T. Newman returned for 7 yards (39-D. Woodhead).
3Q 0:30 Dallas
1 and 10 - DAL 23 0:30 29-D. Murray rush for 2 yards (55-B. Spikes).
END QUARTER 3
4th Quarter
Dallas continued...
2 and 8 - DAL 25 15:00 9-T. Romo pass to 82-J. Witten for 8 yards (50-R. Ninkovich).
1 and 10 - DAL 33 14:24 29-D. Murray rush for 8 yards, ran out of bounds.
2 and 2 - DAL 41 13:53 9-T. Romo pass to 19-M. Austin for 14 yards (24-K. Arrington, 50-R. Ninkovich).
1 and 10 - NE 45 13:17 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 19-M. Austin.
2 and 10 - NE 45 13:14 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 88-D. Bryant.
3 and 10 - NE 45 13:09 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 19-M. Austin.
4 and 10 - NE 45 13:03 1-M. McBriar punts 45 yards, touchback. PENALTY on Dallas, Ineligible Downfield Kick (enforced, 5 yards).
4Q 12:54 New England
1 and 10 - NE 20 12:54 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 39-D. Woodhead.
2 and 10 - NE 25 12:50 39-D. Woodhead rush for 5 yards. PENALTY on Dallas, Illegal Substitution (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
2 and 5 - NE 30 12:34 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 7 yards (26-A. Elam, 50-S. Lee).
1 and 10 - NE 37 12:12 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for 7 yards (51-K. Brooking, 94-D. Ware).
2 and 3 - NE 44 11:33 PENALTY on New England, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
2 and 8 - NE 39 11:11 39-D. Woodhead rush for -1 yard (57-V. Butler).
3 and 9 - NE 38 10:35 12-T. Brady pass to 84-D. Branch for 12 yards (21-M. Jenkins).
1 and 10 - 50 10:01 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 17 yards (26-A. Elam).
1 and 10 - DAL 33 9:22 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 83-W. Welker.
2 and 10 - DAL 33 9:19 12-T. Brady pass intended for 81-A. Hernandez, INTERCEPTED by 50-S. Lee returned for 6 yards (72-M. Light, 83-W. Welker).
4Q 9:08 Dallas
1 and 10 - DAL 32 9:08 9-T. Romo pass to 29-D. Murray for 7 yards (59-G. Guyton).
2 and 3 - DAL 39 8:34 29-D. Murray rush for no gain (59-G. Guyton). PENALTY on Dallas, Offensive Holding (enforced, 10 yards) - No play.
2 and 13 - DAL 29 8:17 9-T. Romo rush for 17 yards (23-L. Bodden).
1 and 10 - DAL 46 7:39 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 80-M. Bennett.
2 and 10 - DAL 46 7:34 9-T. Romo pass to 81-L. Robinson for 32 yards (59-G. Guyton), forced out of bounds.
1 and 10 - NE 22 7:00 9-T. Romo pass to 85-K. Ogletree for 12 yards (25-P. Chung).
1 and goal - NE 10 6:25 9-T. Romo pass to 80-M. Bennett for 5 yards (93-A. Carter, 44-J. Ihedigbo).
2 and goal - NE 5 5:56 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 23-T. Choice.
3 and goal - NE 5 5:52 9-T. Romo pass to 23-T. Choice for -3 yards (55-B. Spikes).
4 and goal - NE 8 5:16 5-D. Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD.
DAL 16    NE 13    Plays: 9    Possession: 3:52
4Q 5:13 New England
DAL 35 5-D. Bailey kicks 65 yards, 22-S. Ridley returns for 22 yards (57-V. Butler).
1 and 10 - NE 22 5:07 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 9 yards (50-S. Lee, 42-B. Church).
2 and 1 - NE 31 4:27 42-B. Green-Ellis rush for -3 yards (50-S. Lee).
3 and 4 - NE 28 3:52 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 81-A. Hernandez.
4 and 4 - NE 28 3:46 14-Z. Mesko punts 43 yards, 17-D. Harris returns for -1 yard, forced out of bounds (53-J. Tarpinian).
4Q 3:36 Dallas
1 and 10 - DAL 28 3:36 29-D. Murray rush for -2 yards (94-S. Ellis, 59-G. Guyton).
2 and 12 - DAL 26 2:52 29-D. Murray rush for -1 yard (94-S. Ellis).
New England timeout at 2:47
3 and 13 - DAL 25 2:47 PENALTY on Dallas, False Start (enforced, 5 yards) - No play.
3 and 18 - DAL 20 2:47 23-T. Choice rush for 8 yards (98-G. Warren, 59-G. Guyton).
New England timeout at 2:42
4 and 10 - DAL 28 2:42 1-M. McBriar punts 64 yards, 83-W. Welker returns for 12 yards, forced out of bounds (42-B. Church).
4Q 2:31 New England
1 and 10 - NE 20 2:31 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 16 yards (41-T. Newman).
1 and 10 - NE 36 2:07 12-T. Brady pass to 87-R. Gronkowski for 11 yards, forced out of bounds (41-T. Newman).
1 and 10 - NE 47 2:02 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 5 yards (21-M. Jenkins).
Two minute warning
2 and 5 - DAL 48 1:57 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 10 yards, forced out of bounds (32-O. Scandrick).
1 and 10 - DAL 38 1:52 12-T. Brady pass to 39-D. Woodhead for 9 yards (41-T. Newman).
2 and 1 - DAL 29 1:22 12-T. Brady pass incomplete to 83-W. Welker.
3 and 1 - DAL 29 1:20 12-T. Brady rush for 2 yards (90-J. Ratliff).
1 and 10 - DAL 27 0:57 12-T. Brady pass to 39-D. Woodhead for 13 yards (50-S. Lee, 32-O. Scandrick).
1 and 10 - DAL 14 0:35 12-T. Brady pass to 83-W. Welker for 6 yards (32-O. Scandrick).
New England timeout at 0:27
2 and 4 - DAL 8 0:27 12-T. Brady pass to 81-A. Hernandez for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S. Gostkowski extra point is GOOD.
DAL 16    NE 20    Plays: 10    Possession: 2:09
4Q 0:22 Dallas
NE 35 3-S. Gostkowski kicks 74 yards, touchback.
1 and 10 - DAL 20 0:22 9-T. Romo pass to 81-L. Robinson for 11 yards (24-K. Arrington).
Dallas timeout at 0:14
1 and 10 - DAL 31 0:14 9-T. Romo pass to 82-J. Witten for 20 yards (27-A. Molden).
Dallas timeout at 0:07
1 and 10 - NE 49 0:07 9-T. Romo pass incomplete to 88-D. Bryant.
END OF GAME