Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2019 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-20, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 37–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -9.90 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-8.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 9 for -7 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], touched at PHI 9, RECOVERED by DAL-99-A.Woods at PHI 14. 99-A.Woods to PHI 14 for no

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 · +10.03 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 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

• Dallas Cowboys — T. Austin (Q1 55:17)
• Dallas Cowboys — E. Elliott (Q1 54:00)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 49:44)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Jarwin (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 36:45)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Prescott (Q4 9:40)

Field goals

• Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q2 31:34)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q2 30:04)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q3 20:02)
• Dallas Cowboys — B. Maher (Q4 12:40)

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 14–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 20 (Q1 55:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 10-T.Austin right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 55:08) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 54:00) — (9:00) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 53:56) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 28 (Q1 49:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 88-D.Goedert for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 49:38) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 36:45) — (6:45) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 89-B.Jarwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 36:40) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q2 31:34) — (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 45 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 9:33) — 2-B.Maher extra point 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.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 9 for -7 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], touched at PHI 9, RECOVERED by DAL-99-A.Woods at PHI 14. 99-A.Woods to PHI 14 for no [WPA -8.8% · EPA -5.60]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert to PHI 43 for 8 yards (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at PHI 45. 96-M.Collins to PHI 45 for no gain (13 [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.38]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 48:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to DAL 41 for 14 yards (42-A.Sendejo). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.19]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 21-E.Elliott to PHI 38 for 7 yards (55-B.Graham; 54-K.Grugier-Hill). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +0.27]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 88-D.Goedert for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.51]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 9 for -7 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence) [90-D.Lawrence], touched at PHI 9, RECOVERED by DAL-99-A.Woods at PHI 14. 99-A.Woods to PHI 14 for no [WPA -8.8% · EPA -5.60]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 15, RECOVERED by DAL-51-K.Hyder at PHI 16. 51-K.Hyder to PHI 16 for no gain (73-I.Seumalo). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -5.49]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Woods at PHI 48. 25-X.Woods to PHI 39 for 9 yards (17-A.Jeffery). [WPA -0.8% · EPA -5.22]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert to PHI 43 for 8 yards (54-J.Smith). FUMBLES (54-J.Smith), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at PHI 45. 96-M.Collins to PHI 45 for no gain (13 [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.38]

Quarterback report card

C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.90 total EPA
• D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +9.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -20.88 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.
• 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.

1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 55:17 · PHI 20 · Score 0-6
   (10:17) (Shotgun) 10-T.Austin right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 55:08 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 54:00 · PHI 1 · Score 0-13
   (9:00) 21-E.Elliott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 53:56 · PHI 15 · Score 0-14
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 49:44 · DAL 28 · Score 6-14
   (4:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 88-D.Goedert for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 49:38 · DAL 15 · Score 7-14
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:45 · PHI 1 · Score 7-20
   (6:45) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 89-B.Jarwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 36:40 · PHI 15 · Score 7-21
   2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
9. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 31:34 · PHI 8 · Score 7-24
   (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · PHI 45 · Score 7-27
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 20:02 · DAL 19 · Score 10-27
    (5:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
12. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 12:40 · PHI 11 · Score 10-30
    (12:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
13. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · PHI 8 · Score 10-36
    (9:40) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · PHI 15 · Score 10-37
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.