Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-15, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 17–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -11.44 total EPA, and -0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Crayton (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (10:36) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5 S. Havner · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 6 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.79 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Crayton — DAL · Receiving
P. Crayton posted the highest total EPA (+6.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.90 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 25 for -7 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), touched at DAL 20, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at DAL 7. 52-C.Matthews pushed ob at DAL 3 for 4 yards (82-J.Witten).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — S. Havner (A. Rodgers pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Williams (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 30 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 12-A.Rodgers left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-94-D.Ware, Defensive Offside, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:14) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 41-S.Havner for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:38) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 86-D.Lee to DAL 38 for 17 yards (25-P.Watkins).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 80-D.Driver to DAL 27 for 24 yards (93-A.Spencer).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 25 for -7 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), touched at DAL 20, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at DAL 7. 52-C.Matthews pushed ob at DAL 3 for 4 yards
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 25 for -7 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), touched at DAL 20, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at DAL 7. 52-C.Matthews pushed ob at DAL 3 for 4 yards
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 1. 21-C.Woodson to GB 4 for 3 yards (82-J.Witten).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 84-P.Crayton to GB 29 for 14 yards (24-J.Bush).
Quarterback report card
T.Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -11.44 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.238 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.111 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -15.82 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -5.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Crayton (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · DAL 30 · Score 0-3
(:02) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · DAL 1 · Score 0-9
(13:17) 12-A.Rodgers left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-94-D.Ware, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:14 · DAL 2 · Score 0-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:53 · DAL 2 · Score 0-16
(10:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 41-S.Havner for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:49 · DAL 2 · Score 0-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:42 · GB 9 · Score 6-17
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 0:38 · GB 2 · Score 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-7 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 17 (DAL 7-17 GB) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 13:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Havner (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 0:42) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.44 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
P. Crayton (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +6.46 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.90 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 25 for -7 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), touched at DAL 20, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at DAL 7. 52-C.Matthews pushed ob . The biggest win-probability swing was -9.8%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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