Game story
In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -9.14 total EPA, and +9.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-31.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (12:29) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle to DAL 2 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Barr at DAL 1.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 K. Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 B. Wright · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 D. Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 6 T. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 T. Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8 K. Raymond · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Prescott — DAL · Passing
D. Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+6.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.16 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (12:29) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle to DAL 2 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Barr at DAL 1.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — E. Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — E. Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — P. Hendershot (D. Prescott pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — M. Badgley
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher
- Detroit Lions — M. Badgley
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) 17-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) 19-B.Maher 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 34 (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) 17-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 25:21) — (10:21) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 25:18).
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:46) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 2:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:55) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle to DAL 2 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Barr at DAL 1.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 85-N.Brown to DET 6 for 14 yards (31-K.Joseph). FUMBLES (31-K.Joseph), touched at DET 6, RECOVERED by DET-24-A.Oruwariye at DET 3.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams left end to DAL 23 for 20 yards (7-T.Diggs).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond to DET 49 for 19 yards (3-A.Brown; 6-D.Wilson).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-B.Wright pushed ob at DAL 1 for 17 yards (11-M.Parsons).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle to DAL 2 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Barr at DAL 1.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 24 for -8 yards (54-S.Williams). FUMBLES (54-S.Williams) [54-S.Williams], RECOVERED by DAL-54-S.Williams at DET 24. 54-S.Williams to DET 24 for no g
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 85-N.Brown to DET 6 for 14 yards (31-K.Joseph). FUMBLES (31-K.Joseph), touched at DET 6, RECOVERED by DET-24-A.Oruwariye at DET 3.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 38 for -10 yards (11-M.Parsons). FUMBLES (11-M.Parsons), RECOVERED by DAL-92-D.Armstrong at DET 42. 92-D.Armstrong to DET 40 for 2 yards (58-P.Sewell). FUMBLES
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -9.14 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.291 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.277 | +0.216 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.361 | -0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.291 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 58.3% |
By the numbers
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -1.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -20.94 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Goff (DET) 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.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 49:02 · DAL 21 · Score 3-0
(4:02) 17-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 42:27 · DET 3 · Score 3-3
(12:27) 19-B.Maher 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 38:03 · DAL 34 · Score 6-3
(8:03) 17-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 25:21 · DET 1 · Score 6-9
(10:21) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 25:18 · DET 15 · Score 6-10
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. DAL-68-M.Farniok was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · DET 1 · Score 6-16
(2:51) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · DET 15 · Score 6-17
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 2 · Score 6-23
(2:00) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 89-P.Hendershot for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-44-M.Rodriguez was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · DET 15 · Score 6-24
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 24-6 in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Detroit Lions 6, Dallas Cowboys 24 (DET 6-24 DAL) in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Detroit Lions 6, Dallas Cowboys 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 25:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 2:51) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Hendershot (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 2:00) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 49:02, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 42:27, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 38:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 63.6% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.14 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.3% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +6.69 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.16 EPA): (12:29) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle to DAL 2 for -1 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-42-A.Barr at DAL 1.. The biggest win-probability swing was -31.0%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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