Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Cowboys 31–14 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Wild Card, 2022

Game story

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–14 in the Wild Card of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-16, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-15.8% win probability) came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers swung the momentum.

In the Wild Card of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-16, the Dallas Cowboys took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 31–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -3.58 total EPA, and -13.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	6	12	6	7	0	31
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	0	6	8	0	14

Stars of the game

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

1 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +25.25 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
2 D. Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
3 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
4 M. Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6 D. Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
7 J. Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8 R. White · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 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 (+25.25) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.65 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 51:34)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Prescott (Q2 36:18)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 30:34)
Dallas Cowboys — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 25:11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Jones (T. Brady pass) (Q3 15:05)
Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:18)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:09)

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 6–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 22 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 12–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 36:18) — (6:18) 4-D.Prescott left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David]..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 25:11); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q3 15:05) — (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 6-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 8–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 10:13) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 59:47) — (14:47) 5-B.Anger punts 50 yards to TB 25, Center-45-M.Overton. 83-D.Thompkins to TB 35 for 10 yards (85-N.Brown). [WPA +8.3% · EPA -0.08]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 53:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 85-N.Brown to DAL 45 for 3 yards (31-A.Winfield, 54-L.David). PENALTY on TB-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 45. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.85]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.99]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 24 for -8 yards (50-V.Vea). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.23]

Impact plays

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +4.39]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:04) — 5-J.Camarda kicks onside 14 yards from TB 35 to TB 49. RECOVERED by TB-25-G.Bernard. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.24]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.99]

Quarterback report card

T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 70 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.68 EPA/play · +25.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.205	-0.048
Offensive success rate	47.0%	40.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.682	-0.051
Rush EPA/play	-0.007	-0.035
Defensive EPA/play	+0.048	-0.205
Defensive success rate	59.6%	53.0%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +17.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -4.50 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.
T. Brady (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
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.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 51:34 · TB 22 · Score 6-0
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:18 · TB 1 · Score 12-0
(6:18) 4-D.Prescott left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · TB 11 · Score 18-0
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David].
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 25:11 · TB 2 · Score 24-0
(10:11) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. Th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 15:05 · DAL 30 · Score 24-6
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 6-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:18 · TB 18 · Score 30-6
(10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · TB 15 · Score 31-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:09 · DAL 8 · Score 31-12
(2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:04 · DAL 2 · Score 31-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-14 in Wild Card, 2022 on 2023-01-16.

What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

The final score was Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 (DAL 31-14 TB) in Wild Card, 2022 on 2023-01-16.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 51:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q2 36:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 30:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 25:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jones (T. Brady pass) (Q3 15:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:09) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -13.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 67.6% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.68 EPA per dropback, +25.25 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +25.25 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.65 EPA): (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.8%.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 8-9 Now 8-10 L

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