Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2019 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-10, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 28–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +22.08 total EPA, and +0.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-38.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to 21-E.Elliott (54-E.Kendricks).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +22.08 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.42 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.40 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.53 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 54:33)
• Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 45:37)
• Dallas Cowboys — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 38:15)
• Dallas Cowboys — R. Cobb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 32:00)
• Dallas Cowboys — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 22:08)
• Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook (Q3 15:06)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q2 30:02)
• Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q3 24:41)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q4 10:03)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 54:33) — (9:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 54:25) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 45:32) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q2 38:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 38:08) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 22 (Q2 32:00); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 31:54) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 11–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q3 22:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 19-A.Cooper for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 22:01) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 15:06) — (:06) 33-D.Cook right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-99-A.Woods was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q3 15:02) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to 21-E.Elliott (54-E.Kendricks). [WPA -38.8% · EPA -2.84]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott left end to MIN 14 for -3 yards (95-I.Odenigbo). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -1.77]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:06) — (:06) 33-D.Cook right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-99-A.Woods was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.78]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at MIN -4. Touchback. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -0.54]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-S.Weatherly, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.52]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:06) — (:06) 33-D.Cook right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-99-A.Woods was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.78]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-S.Weatherly, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.52]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb pushed ob at DAL 41 for 20 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.11]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 49:01) — (4:01) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook pushed ob at DAL 28 for 30 yards (90-D.Lawrence) [58-R.Quinn]. PENALTY on DAL-58-R.Quinn, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at DAL 28. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +3.09]

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) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +22.08 total EPA
• K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +9.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +16.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Minnesota Vikings 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.
• D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• K. Cousins (MIN) 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.

1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 54:33 · DAL 1 · Score 6-0
   (9:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 54:25 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 45:37 · DAL 1 · Score 13-0
   (:37) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 45:32 · DAL 15 · Score 14-0
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
5. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 38:15 · MIN 23 · Score 14-6
   (8:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 38:08 · MIN 15 · Score 14-7
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · MIN 22 · Score 14-13
   (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-S.Weatherly, Defensive Offside, declined.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · MIN 15 · Score 14-14
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · DAL 8 · Score 17-14
   (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
10. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 24:41 · DAL 9 · Score 20-14
    (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 22:08 · MIN 12 · Score 20-20
    (7:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 19-A.Cooper for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 22:01 · MIN 15 · Score 20-21
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:06 · DAL 2 · Score 26-21
    (:06) 33-D.Cook right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-99-A.Woods was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
14. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 15:02 · DAL 2 · Score 28-21
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
15. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 10:03 · MIN 5 · Score 28-24
    (10:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.