Game story
In Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-21, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 19–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -14.52 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (11:49) 10-T.Hill left end pushed ob at DAL 28 for 33 yards (28-M.Hooker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 D. Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 4 M. Hardman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 B. Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6 T. Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7 C. Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Hill — KC · Receiving
T. Hill posted the highest total EPA (+3.47) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.01 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 30. 27-J.Kearse to KC 36 for 34 yards (13-B.Pringle).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Edwards-Helaire
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Dallas Cowboys — G. Zuerlein
- Dallas Cowboys — G. Zuerlein
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Dallas Cowboys — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 87-T.Kelce up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 44:13); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 30 (Q2 44:08) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q3 24:24) — (9:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 2-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) 10-T.Hill left end pushed ob at DAL 28 for 33 yards (28-M.Hooker).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 39 for -6 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-93-T.Basham at KC 42.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ward at KC -4. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 30. 27-J.Kearse to KC 36 for 34 yards (13-B.Pringle).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 30. 27-J.Kearse to KC 36 for 34 yards (13-B.Pringle).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 17-M.Turner INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed (95-C.Jones) at KC 5. 38-L.Sneed to KC 7 for 2 yards.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 39 for -6 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons) [11-M.Parsons], RECOVERED by DAL-93-T.Basham at KC 42.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 12 for -9 yards (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark) [55-F.Clark], RECOVERED by KC-95-C.Jones at DAL 20. 95-C.Jones to DAL 22 for -2 yards (78-T.Steele).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.52 total EPA
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.290 | -0.215 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 61.9% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -15.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -6.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 55:07 · DAL 4 · Score 0-6
(10:07) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 87-T.Kelce. 87-T.Kelce up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 52:59 · DAL 19 · Score 0-9
(7:59) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 47:54 · KC 15 · Score 3-9
(2:54) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 44:13 · DAL 1 · Score 3-15
(14:13) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-25-C.Edwards-Helaire, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 44:08 · DAL 30 · Score 3-16
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 24:24 · KC 12 · Score 6-16
(9:24) 2-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 17:42 · DAL 35 · Score 6-19
(2:42) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 12:57 · KC 30 · Score 9-19
(12:57) 2-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-9 in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 9, Kansas City Chiefs 19 (DAL 9-19 KC) in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Kansas City Chiefs 9; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 9, Kansas City Chiefs 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (Q1 55:07) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Edwards-Helaire (Q2 44:13) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 52:59, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 47:54, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 17:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 56.0% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.52 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.3% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Hill (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +3.47 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.01 EPA): (11:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL 30. 27-J.Kearse to KC 36 for 34 yards (13-B.Pringle).. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.1%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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