Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 35–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 14–3 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Garrard
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEP…
- Game date
- 2010-10-31
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Dallas Cowboys 35–17 on 2010-10-31. D. Garrard posted a game-high +18.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +18.89 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 2
M. Sims-Walker · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +13.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 3
Michael Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play - 4
J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 5

Marcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play - 6
M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 7
D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 8
J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.94 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Garrard — JAX · Passing
D. Garrard posted the highest total EPA (+18.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
D. Garrard's top snap (-4.35 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DAL 24 for -9 yards (57-V.Butler). FUMBLES (57-V.Butler) [57-V.Butler], RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at DAL 11. 90-J.Ratliff to DAL 11 for no gain (78-J.Black). Jacksonville challen
Biggest single play (-6.62 EPA): J. Kitna — (7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at DAL 31. 27-R.Mathis pushed ob at DAL 7 for 24 yards (3-J.Kitna).
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 55 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.94 total EPA
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +22.2% CPOE · +0.79 EPA/play · +18.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.787 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.504 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -6.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +15.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Sims-Walker (D. Garrard pass) 
Jacksonville Jaguars — Marcedes Lewis (D. Garrard pass)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Michael Thomas (D. Garrard pass) 
Jacksonville Jaguars — Marcedes Lewis (D. Garrard pass)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Barber
Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Garrard
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
Dallas Cowboys — D. Buehler
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the JAX 16 (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 11-M.Sims-Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in back of end zone on a slant.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 7:50) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 42 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on seam route.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 9:43) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 80-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 12:14) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q3 9:10) — (9:10) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Garrard has tied a club record with four touchdown passes.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:01) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:29) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) 9-D.Garrard left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Garrard scores on a bootleg.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 5:50) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:29) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 28-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 96-T.Knighton at JAX 42. 96-T.Knighton to JAX 39 for -3 yards (75-M.Colombo). Pass intercepted off Jones deflection.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to JAX 37 for 15 yards (36-C.Greene). PENALTY on JAX-36-C.Greene, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 37. Pass complete on cross
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at JAX 23. 21-D.Cox ran ob at JAX 38 for 15 yards. Dallas challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass deep right to 19-M.Austin to JAX 37 for 35 yards (27-R.Mathis). Pass complete on a Go route.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DAL 24 for -9 yards (57-V.Butler). FUMBLES (57-V.Butler) [57-V.Butler], RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at DAL 11. 90-J.Ratliff to DAL 11 for no gain (78-J.Black).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at DAL 31. 27-R.Mathis pushed ob at DAL 7 for 24 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) 3-J.Kitna pass deep left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at DAL 47. 21-D.Cox pushed ob at DAL 33 for 14 yards (67-P.Costa). Dallas challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 28-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 96-T.Knighton at JAX 42. 96-T.Knighton to JAX 39 for -3 yards (75-M.Colombo). Pass intercepted off Jones deflection.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DAL 24 for -9 yards (57-V.Butler). FUMBLES (57-V.Butler) [57-V.Butler], RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at DAL 11. 90-J.Ratliff to DAL 11 for no gain (78-J.Black).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:51 · JAX 16 · Score 0-3
(10:51) (Field Goal formation) 18-D.Buehler 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 7:55 · DAL 10 · Score 6-3
(7:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 11-M.Sims-Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in back of end zone on a slant.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 7:50 · DAL 2 · Score 7-3
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · DAL 42 · Score 13-3
(9:51) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on seam route.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · DAL 2 · Score 14-3
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 12:22 · DAL 15 · Score 20-3
(12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 80-M.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 12:14 · DAL 2 · Score 21-3
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 9:10 · DAL 9 · Score 27-3
(9:10) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Garrard has tied a club record with four touchdown passes.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · DAL 2 · Score 28-3
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:34 · JAX 1 · Score 28-9
(12:34) (Shotgun) 24-M.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:29 · JAX 2 · Score 28-10
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · DAL 2 · Score 34-10
(5:55) 9-D.Garrard left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Garrard scores on a bootleg.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · DAL 2 · Score 35-10
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · JAX 8 · Score 35-16
(2:34) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · JAX 2 · Score 35-17
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Garrard (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys on 2010-10-31?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Dallas Cowboys 35-17 in Week 8, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 35, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Sims-Walker (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 7:55) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 9:51) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 12:22) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 9:10) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Barber (Q4 12:34) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Garrard (Q4 5:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 2:34) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Buehler (Q1 10:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 61.8% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.94 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 70.8% completion, +22.2% CPOE, +0.79 EPA per dropback, +18.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (-4.35 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DAL 24 for -9 yards (57-V.Butler). FUMBLES (57-V.Butler) [57-V.Butler], RECOVERED by DAL-90-J.Ratliff at DAL 11. 90-J.Ratliff to DAL 11 for no.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L