Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 35–19 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- N. Burleson
- Top passer
- S. Hill
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McC…
- Game date
- 2010-11-21
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 35–19 on 2010-11-21, overcoming Detroit Lions's 10–7 halftime lead. N. Burleson posted a game-high +8.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(5:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(14:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:24) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 13-N.Burleson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the Dallas 2 before running into the end zone.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(11:32) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-M.Barber pushed ob at DAL 4 for no gain (58-A.Palmer). PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
(9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field before McCann fielded it.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(11:20) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass thrown between two defenders right side of the end zone.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(3:26) 3-J.Kitna left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kitna on the bootleg.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:14TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:10XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:54FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 3-7
(14:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:24TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 9-7
(:24) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 13-N.Burleson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the Dallas 2 before running into the end zone.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:17XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:32Safety JKJ. KitnaPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 96
- Score
- 12-7
(11:32) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-M.Barber pushed ob at DAL 4 for no gain (58-A.Palmer). PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:38TD BMB. McCannPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 56
- Score
- 12-13
(9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field before McCann fielded it.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:16XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 12-14
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:39TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 12-20
(6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:33XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 12-21
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 4:17TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 14
- Score
- 18-21
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 4:10XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 19-21
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:20TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 19-27
(11:20) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass thrown between two defenders right side of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:15XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 19-28
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:26TD JKJ. KitnaPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 29
- Score
- 19-34
(3:26) 3-J.Kitna left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kitna on the bootleg.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:17XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 19-35
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 3J. Kitna · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 6F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 7Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 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
N. Burleson — DET · Receiving
N. Burleson posted the highest total EPA (+8.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
N. Burleson's top snap (+5.41 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson to DAL 12 for 58 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a Go pattern.
Biggest single play (-6.02 EPA): Nick Harris — (9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field be
Quarterback report card
S. Hill led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Hill (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.18 total EPA
- J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.137 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.392 | +0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.103 | +0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +8.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -8.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson
- Dallas Cowboys — B. McCann
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Kitna
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Daveren Rayner
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 5:10) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q2 0:24); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:17) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–9. Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 96 (Q3 11:32); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 56 (Q3 9:38); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 9:16) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:33) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 14 (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 4:10) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 11:20); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 11:15) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 3-J.Kitna left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kitna on the bootleg.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:17) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field be
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 28-F.Jones up the middle to DAL 12 for 8 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by DET-54-D.Levy at DAL 14.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) 45-J.Felton up the middle to DET 17 for 5 yards (50-S.Lee). FUMBLES (50-S.Lee), RECOVERED by DAL-97-J.Hatcher at DET 19. 97-J.Hatcher to DET 19 for no gain (45-J.Felton).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-M.Barber pushed ob at DAL 4 for no gain (58-A.Palmer). PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson to DAL 12 for 58 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a Go pattern.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field be
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson to DAL 12 for 58 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a Go pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 3-J.Kitna left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kitna on the bootleg.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 28-F.Jones up the middle to DAL 12 for 8 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by DET-54-D.Levy at DAL 14.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(5:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:54 · DAL 29 · Score 3-7
(14:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · DAL 9 · Score 9-7
(:24) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 13-N.Burleson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the Dallas 2 before running into the end zone. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 11:32 · DET 96 · Score 12-7
(11:32) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-M.Barber pushed ob at DAL 4 for no gain (58-A.Palmer). PENALTY on DAL-70-L.Davis, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 9:38 · DAL 56 · Score 12-13
(9:38) (Punt formation) 2-N.Harris punts 53 yards to DAL 3, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 37-B.McCann for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wendling of Detroit tried to down the ball by batting it back toward the field be - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 9:16 · DET 2 · Score 12-14
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:39 · DET 3 · Score 12-20
(6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:33 · DET 2 · Score 12-21
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 4:17 · DAL 14 · Score 18-21
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on post pattern. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 4:10 · DAL 2 · Score 19-21
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · DET 4 · Score 19-27
(11:20) 3-J.Kitna pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touchdown pass thrown between two defenders right side of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:15 · DET 2 · Score 19-28
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:26 · DET 29 · Score 19-34
(3:26) 3-J.Kitna left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kitna on the bootleg. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:17 · DET 2 · Score 19-35
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.
- Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- N. Burleson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Hill (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Kitna (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys on 2010-11-21?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 35-19 in Week 11, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 9, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Detroit Lions 19, Dallas Cowboys 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 5:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (Q2 0:24) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. McCann (Q3 9:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 6:39) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 4:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 11:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Kitna (Q4 3:26) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 14:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 64.0% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 58.1% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
N. Burleson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson to DAL 12 for 58 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a Go pattern..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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