Game story
In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 27–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -9.43 total EPA, and +1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at ATL 44 for -5 yards (99-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (99-A.Clayborn) [99-A.Clayborn], RECOVERED by ATL-99-A.Clayborn at ATL 44. 99-A.Clayborn to ATL 44 for no gain (70-Z
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.27 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 3 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5 B. Butler · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
- 6 Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 C. Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Ryan — ATL · Passing
M. Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+12.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.36 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (3:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 27 for -8 yards (99-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (99-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.McKinley at DAL 27. 98-T.McKinley to DAL 27 for no gain (75-B.Bell).
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
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
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 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 51:19) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q1 45:02) — (:02) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 31:34) — (1:34) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 31:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 23:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 23:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 13:53); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 13:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q4 8:32) — (8:32) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at ATL 44 for -5 yards (99-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (99-A.Clayborn) [99-A.Clayborn], RECOVERED by ATL-99-A.Clayborn at ATL 44. 99-A.Clayborn to ATL 44 for no gain (70-Z
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 12-M.Sanu INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Woods at ATL 28. 25-X.Woods to ATL 21 for 7 yards (12-M.Sanu).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 19-B.Butler to ATL 39 for 30 yards (37-R.Allen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) 26-T.Coleman right end pushed ob at DAL 46 for 19 yards (38-J.Heath). PENALTY on DAL-38-J.Heath, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 46.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at ATL 42 for -5 yards (99-A.Clayborn).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 27 for -8 yards (99-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (99-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.McKinley at DAL 27. 98-T.McKinley to DAL 27 for no gain (75-B.Bel
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 17:34) — (2:34) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at ATL 31 for -11 yards (50-B.Reed). Penalty on DAL-75-B.Bell, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 12-M.Sanu INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Woods at ATL 28. 25-X.Woods to ATL 21 for 7 yards (12-M.Sanu).
Quarterback report card
D.Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.43 total EPA
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.215 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.223 | +0.396 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.215 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +6.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -16.75 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (ATL) 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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 51:26 · ATL 11 · Score 6-0
(6:26) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 51:19 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 45:02 · DAL 32 · Score 7-3
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 31:34 · DAL 1 · Score 7-9
(1:34) 26-T.Coleman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 31:31 · DAL 15 · Score 7-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 23:31 · DAL 3 · Score 7-16
(8:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 23:26 · DAL 15 · Score 7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:53 · DAL 1 · Score 7-23
(13:53) 63-B.Garland and 92-D.Poe reported in as eligible. 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-35-K.Frazier, Defensiv - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:48 · DAL 15 · Score 7-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:32 · DAL 11 · Score 7-27
(8:32) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-7 in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 27 (DAL 7-27 ATL) in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q1 51:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q2 31:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 23:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 13:53) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 45:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 8:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 43.5% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.43 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 71.0% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +12.27 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.36 EPA): (3:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 27 for -8 yards (99-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (99-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by ATL-98-T.McKinley at DAL 27. 98-T.McKinley to DAL 27 f. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.2%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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