Game story
In Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-13, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 28–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +10.29 total EPA, and -1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (9:26) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -2. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Green Bay Packers | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.29 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 D. McFadden · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5 E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
- 7 R. Turbin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+10.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.62 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (9:26) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -2. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Turbin
- Green Bay Packers — J. Starks
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
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 15–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q2 39:55) — (9:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 39:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) 79-J.Walker reported in as eligible. 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 32:40) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 71 (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at GB 37 for 8 yards (39-B.Carr)..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) 23-R.Turbin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 23:25) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 4:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 54:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -2. Touchback.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) 20-D.McFadden right end pushed ob at GB 12 for 50 yards (33-M.Hyde).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:06) — (1:06) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to DAL 1 for no gain (96-N.Hayden).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to DAL 19 for 13 yards (39-B.Carr).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) 8-T.Masthay punts 53 yards to DAL 30, Center-61-B.Goode. 13-L.Whitehead to DAL 28 for -2 yards (83-J.Janis; 39-D.Goodson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 54:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -2. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:06) — (1:06) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to DAL 1 for no gain (96-N.Hayden).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) 20-D.McFadden right end pushed ob at GB 12 for 50 yards (33-M.Hyde).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.29 total EPA
- M.Cassel (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -18.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 29.0% | 48.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.556 | +0.239 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.389 | +0.041 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.5% | 71.0% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -13.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +9.14 total EPA, 4 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.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Cassel (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:55 · DAL 13 · Score 0-6
(9:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:49 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 32:45 · DAL 3 · Score 0-13
(2:45) 79-J.Walker reported in as eligible. 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 32:40 · DAL 15 · Score 0-14
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:16 · DAL 71 · Score 0-14
(1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at GB 37 for 8 yards (39-B.Carr). - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 23:28 · GB 7 · Score 6-14
(8:28) 23-R.Turbin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 23:25 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · DAL 30 · Score 7-20
(4:50) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · DAL 15 · Score 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:50 · DAL 1 · Score 7-27
(2:50) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · DAL 15 · Score 7-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-7 in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 28 (DAL 7-28 GB) in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 15; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 39:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 32:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Turbin (Q3 23:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q4 4:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q4 2:50) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.2% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.29 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys), 38.2% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -18.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +10.29 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.62 EPA): (9:26) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -2. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.0%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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