Game story
In Week 5 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-08, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 35–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +9.74 total EPA, and +5.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 35 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.73 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.74 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +8.18 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 B. Butler · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 6 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 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 (+13.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.32 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced betwee
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)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Randall
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Prescott
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey
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 7–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 53:24) — 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 10 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q2 43:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 43:37) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 36:16) — (6:16) (Run formation) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 36:10); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q2 30:58) — (:58) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q3 26:12) — (11:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q4 11:49); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 85 (Q4 10:04); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 1:13) — 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 12 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end ran ob at DAL 12 for 18 yards (31-B.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-B.Butler ran ob at GB 29 for 49 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix) [53-N.Perry].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-B.Butler ran ob at GB 29 for 49 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix) [53-N.Perry].
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) 33-A.Jones left end pushed ob at DAL 42 for 10 yards (38-J.Heath).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.74 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.260 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.6% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.352 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.351 | +0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.260 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 43.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +13.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 8 drives, +19.77 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Prescott (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 53:26 · GB 2 · Score 0-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 53:24 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:05 · DAL 10 · Score 6-7
(4:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 43:41 · GB 5 · Score 6-13
(13:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 43:37 · GB 15 · Score 6-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:16 · GB 10 · Score 6-20
(6:16) (Run formation) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 36:10 · GB 15 · Score 6-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on GB-97-K.Clark, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:58 · DAL 7 · Score 12-21
(:58) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 26:12 · DAL 4 · Score 15-21
(11:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 10 · Score 21-21
(15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · DAL 15 · Score 22-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:49 · GB 25 · Score 22-24
(11:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Injury update: Morgan Burnett has a hamstring inj - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · GB 85 · Score 28-24
(10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · GB 11 · Score 28-30
(1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:13 · GB 15 · Score 28-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · DAL 12 · Score 34-31
(:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:11 · DAL 15 · Score 35-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 in Week 5, 2017 on 2017-10-08.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31 (GB 35-31 DAL) in Week 5, 2017 on 2017-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 20, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 53:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 49:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 43:41) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 36:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 30:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Randall (Q4 10:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 1:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:16) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 26:12, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 11:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.0% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.74 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.7% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +13.73 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.32 EPA): (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsma. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.9%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 35-31 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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