Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-30, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 49–29 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Fields (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -3.94 total EPA, and +10.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (9:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 86-D.Schultz to CHI 44 for 30 yards (9-J.Brisker). Penalty on CHI-91-D.Robinson, Defensive Offside, declined.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.73 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +8.03 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Mooney · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 N. Harry · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
8. 8 V. Jones · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Dallas Cowboys — D. Prescott (Q1 55:23)
• Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 50:24)
• Chicago Bears — J. Fields (Q2 43:45)
• Dallas Cowboys — T. Pollard (Q2 40:56)
• Dallas Cowboys — J. Ferguson (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 36:52)
• Chicago Bears — N. Harry (J. Fields pass) (Q2 30:45)
• Chicago Bears — K. Herbert (Q3 24:48)
• Dallas Cowboys — T. Pollard (Q3 21:55)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Montgomery (J. Fields pass) (Q3 20:17)
• Chicago Bears — C. Kmet (J. Fields pass) (Q4 13:45)
• Dallas Cowboys — T. Pollard (Q4 10:46)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — C. Santos (Q2 30:03)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q1 55:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 55:18) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 21 (Q1 50:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 50:19) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 20–14. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 43:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 43:41) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 18 (Q2 40:56) — (10:56) 20-T.Pollard left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 40:50) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 87-J.Ferguson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 36:48) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q2 30:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 8-N.Harry for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 30:40) — 2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q3 24:48) — (9:48) 24-K.Herbert up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 7 (Q3 21:55) — (6:55) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 21:51); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 81 (Q3 20:17); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 20:00) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CHI 54 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 20-T.Pollard left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 10:35) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 24:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 86-D.Schultz to CHI 44 for 30 yards (9-J.Brisker). Penalty on CHI-91-D.Robinson, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.20]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 4-E.Jackson at DAL 45. 4-E.Jackson to DAL 24 for 21 yards (89-P.Hendershot). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.01]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 24:48) — (9:48) 24-K.Herbert up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.80]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:27) — (13:27) (No Huddle) 20-T.Pollard right end to DAL 46 for -5 yards (53-N.Morrow). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -1.79]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) 20-T.Pollard left tackle to CHI 31 for 17 yards (4-E.Jackson). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 32-D.Montgomery to CHI 32 for 13 yards (55-L.Vander Esch). FUMBLES (55-L.Vander Esch), RECOVERED by DAL-11-M.Parsons at CHI 36. 11-M.Parsons for 36 yar [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.77]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 20-T.Pollard left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.3% · EPA +4.70]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 4-E.Jackson at DAL 45. 4-E.Jackson to DAL 24 for 21 yards (89-P.Hendershot). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.01]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 50:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +3.25]

Quarterback report card

J.Fields led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Fields (Chicago Bears) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +10.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.94 total EPA
• D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +1.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +24.34 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Dallas Cowboys leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Fields (CHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Prescott (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 55:23 · CHI 7 · Score 0-6
   (10:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 55:18 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
   19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 50:24 · CHI 21 · Score 0-13
   (5:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 88-C.Lamb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 50:19 · CHI 15 · Score 0-14
   19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
5. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 43:45 · DAL 3 · Score 6-14
   (13:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 43:41 · DAL 15 · Score 7-14
   2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 40:56 · CHI 18 · Score 7-20
   (10:56) 20-T.Pollard left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 40:50 · CHI 15 · Score 7-21
   19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · CHI 1 · Score 7-27
   (6:52) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 87-J.Ferguson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 36:48 · CHI 15 · Score 7-28
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
11. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:45 · DAL 17 · Score 13-28
    (:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep middle to 8-N.Harry for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:40 · DAL 15 · Score 14-28
    2-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
13. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · DAL 18 · Score 17-28
    (:03) 2-C.Santos 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-T.Gill.
14. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 17-28
    END QUARTER 2
15. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 24:48 · DAL 12 · Score 23-28
    (9:48) 24-K.Herbert up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 21:55 · CHI 7 · Score 23-34
    (6:55) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 21:51 · CHI 15 · Score 23-35
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. Injury Update: Anthony Barr has a hamstring injury and has been ruled out for the remaind
18. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 20:17 · DAL 81 · Score 23-41
    (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass short middle to 32-D.Montgomery to CHI 32 for 13 yards (55-L.Vander Esch). FUMBLES (55-L.Vander Esch), RECOVERED by DAL-11-M.Pa
19. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 20:00 · CHI 15 · Score 23-42
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
20. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 13:45 · DAL 10 · Score 29-42
    (13:45) 1-J.Fields pass short right to 85-C.Kmet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · CHI 54 · Score 29-48
    (10:46) 20-T.Pollard left end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
22. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:35 · CHI 15 · Score 29-49
    19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.