Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–21 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 14–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Williams
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- 18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-10-17
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 24–21 on 2010-10-17, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 14–7 halftime lead. Ryan Williams posted a game-high +4.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. PENALTY on DAL-19-M.Austin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Camarillo for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:46) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(4:09) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:06TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 6-0
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:02XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. PENALTY on DAL-19-M.Austin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:02TD GCG. CamarilloPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 7-6
(:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Camarillo for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:32TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-7
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:29XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 30
- Score
- 14-13
18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 14:48XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:46TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 14-20
(:46) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:43XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:25TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 20-21
(10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:18XP DBD. BuehlerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-21
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:09FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 20
- Score
- 21-24
(4:09) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ryan Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 2
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 3M. Barber · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 6Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 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
Ryan Williams — DAL · Receiving
Ryan Williams posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.
Ryan Williams's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.86 EPA): D. Buehler — 18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.83 total EPA
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.005 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.260 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.01, Minnesota Vikings +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -0.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +0.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Camarillo (B. Favre pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Williams (T. Romo pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:02); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q1 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Camarillo for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 0:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:29) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q3 15:00) — 18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 14:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 0:43) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIN 31 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:18) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 48, RECOVERED by DAL-56-B.James at MIN 48. 56-B.James to MIN 48 for no gain (28-A.Peterson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Camarillo for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 48, RECOVERED by DAL-56-B.James at MIN 48. 56-B.James to MIN 48 for no gain (28-A.Peterson).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 56-E.Henderson [69-J.Allen] at DAL 26. 56-E.Henderson to DAL 16 for 10 yards (75-M.Colombo).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 5:06 · MIN 15 · Score 6-0
(5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:02 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. PENALTY on DAL-19-M.Austin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:02 · DAL 10 · Score 7-6
(:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Camarillo for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · DAL 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
(:32) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · DAL 30 · Score 14-13
18-D.Buehler kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · DAL 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:46 · DAL 1 · Score 14-20
(:46) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:43 · DAL 2 · Score 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · MIN 31 · Score 20-21
(10:25) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · MIN 2 · Score 21-21
18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:09 · DAL 20 · Score 21-24
(4:09) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ryan Williams (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings on 2010-10-17?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in Week 6, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q1 5:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Camarillo (B. Favre pass) (Q1 0:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 0:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (Q3 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 0:46) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 10:25) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 4:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 66.7% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.83 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 58.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings?
Ryan Williams (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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