Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: 2016 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-16, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 30–16 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +3.06 total EPA, and +4.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga)

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 · +7.93 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.06 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Whitehead · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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 — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 55:08)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Butler (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 30:31)
• Dallas Cowboys — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:31)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:57)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q1 50:14)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 42:19)
• Green Bay Packers — E. Elliott (Q2 42:11)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q2 36:05)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q3 22:02)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 14:51)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q4 3:45)

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 GB 1 (Q1 55:08); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 55:03) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 76 (Q2 42:11); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 36:05) — (6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q3 22:02) — (7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 10:26) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 6:53); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga) [WPA -14.5% · EPA -5.69]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams ran ob at GB 20 for 42 yards (33-M.Hyde). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.89]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 38 for -14 yards (56-J.Durant). PENALTY on DAL-56-J.Durant, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 48 - No Play. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.37]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:04) — (3:04) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to GB 32 for 18 yards (42-B.Church). FUMBLES (42-B.Church), RECOVERED by DAL-24-M.Claiborne at GB 36. 24-M.Claiborne to GB 36 for no gain (82-R.Rodg [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.90]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smith). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.32]

Impact plays

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

• Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga) [WPA -14.5% · EPA -5.69]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smith). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.32]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 35. 42-B.Church to DAL 49 for 14 yards (65-L.Taylor). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.11]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:04) — (3:04) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to GB 32 for 18 yards (42-B.Church). FUMBLES (42-B.Church), RECOVERED by DAL-24-M.Claiborne at GB 36. 24-M.Claiborne to GB 36 for no gain (82-R.Rodg [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.90]

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) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.06 total EPA
• D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +9.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -8.56 total EPA, 4 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.
• A. Rodgers (GB) 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 55:08 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
   (10:08) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Up
2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 55:03 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 50:14 · DAL 19 · Score 7-3
   (5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 42:19 · DAL 25 · Score 7-6
   (12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 42:11 · GB 76 · Score 7-6
   (12:11) 21-E.Elliott left end to DAL 25 for 1 yard (52-C.Matthews). PENALTY on GB-98-L.Guion, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 25.
6. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 36:05 · GB 26 · Score 10-6
   (6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · GB 20 · Score 16-6
   (:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · GB 15 · Score 17-6
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
9. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 22:02 · GB 4 · Score 20-6
   (7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · DAL 16 · Score 20-9
    (14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · GB 4 · Score 26-9
    (10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · GB 15 · Score 27-9
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · DAL 6 · Score 27-15
    (6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · DAL 15 · Score 27-16
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. PENALTY on DAL-95-D.Irving, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
15. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:45 · GB 14 · Score 30-16
    (3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.