Game story
In Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-09, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 22–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -15.85 total EPA, and -1.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at LA 19. 90-D.Lawrence for 19 yards, T
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 T. Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 R. Dixon · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 4 J. Gervase · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 5 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.03 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at LA 19. 90-D.Lawrence for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Lawrence
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Pollard
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
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 9–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 66 (Q1 58:36); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q1 53:47) — (8:47) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q1 50:25) — (5:25) 8-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DAL 75 (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 39:31) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 57 (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 37:59) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q3 23:15) — (8:15) 19-B.Maher 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 19-B.Maher 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q4 5:32) — 19-B.Maher kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:36) — (13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at LA 19. 90-D.Lawrence for 19 yards, T
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) 11-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-42-M.Orzech, RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at LA 34. 92-D.Armstrong to LA 20 for 14 yards (42-M.Orzech).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 26:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 13-M.Gallup ran ob at LA 42 for 27 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:36) — (13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at LA 19. 90-D.Lawrence for 19 yards, T
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) 11-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-42-M.Orzech, RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at LA 34. 92-D.Armstrong to LA 20 for 14 yards (42-M.Orzech).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -15.85 total EPA
- C.Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 19 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -6.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.342 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.351 | -0.274 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.410 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.342 | +0.146 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 63.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -10.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -29.08 total EPA, 3 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.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Rush (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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 58:36 · DAL 66 · Score 6-0
(13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 53:47 · LA 15 · Score 9-0
(8:47) 19-B.Maher 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 50:25 · DAL 10 · Score 9-3
(5:25) 8-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:42 · DAL 75 · Score 9-9
(9:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:31 · DAL 15 · Score 9-10
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 38:10 · LA 57 · Score 15-10
(8:10) 20-T.Pollard right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 37:59 · LA 15 · Score 16-10
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 23:15 · LA 22 · Score 19-10
(8:15) 19-B.Maher 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 5:36 · LA 17 · Score 22-10
(5:36) 19-B.Maher 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 5:32 · DAL 35 · Score 22-10
19-B.Maher kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 22-10 in Week 5, 2022 on 2022-10-09.
What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Dallas Cowboys 22, Los Angeles Rams 10 (DAL 22-10 LA) in Week 5, 2022 on 2022-10-09.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 9, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 6, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 22, Los Angeles Rams 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Lawrence (Q1 58:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 39:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (Q2 38:10) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 53:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 50:25, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 23:15, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q4 5:36, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q4 5:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 58.3% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -15.85 total passing EPA. C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 52.6% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -6.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.11 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.03 EPA): (13:36) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 24 for -10 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], touched at LA 23, RECOVERED by DAL-90-D.Lawrence at LA 19. 90-D.Lawr. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.4%.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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