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NFL · Week 9 · November 7, 2010 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: 2010 Week 9 Recap

Packers defeat Cowboys 45–7 in Week 9

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 7–45 Week 9 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 7 1–7
Final 7–45
Green Bay Packers 45 6–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
7–45
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 7–28 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 7, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • D.Bryant 9 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 3 REC · 44 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Hurd 1 REC · 11 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 27/40 · 321 YDS · 3 TD +23.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 8 REC · 123 YDS · 1 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 7 REC · 80 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 45–7 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 7–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPT…
Game date
2010-11-07

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 45–7 on 2010-11-07. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +23.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Dallas Cowboys700007
Green Bay Packers287100045

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:20TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 9
    Score
    0-6

    (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-B.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:15XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:32TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-13

    (8:32) 32-B.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 08:26.)

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:26XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:16TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    0-20

    (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:13XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:13TD
    Nico Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    0-27

    2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 30 to DAL 10. 37-B.McCann to DAL 25 for 15 yards (24-J.Bush). FUMBLES (24-J.Bush), RECOVERED by GB-36-N.Collins at DAL 26. 36-N.Collins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:04XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-28

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:21TD
    DBD. Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    6-28

    (:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:16XP
    DBD. Buehler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-28

    18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:44TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    7-34

    (8:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-35

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:12FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    7-38

    (13:12) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:18TD
    CMC. Matthews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    7-44

    (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (50-A.Hawk) at GB 38. 52-C.Matthews for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-45

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +23.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  3. 3Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  6. 6Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+23.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-3.40 EPA): (6:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DAL 36 for -12 yards (sack split by 32-O.Scandrick and 20-A.Ball).

Biggest single play (-10.48 EPA): J. Kitna — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (50-A.Hawk) at GB 38. 52-C.Matthews for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +23.26 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -10.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.248+0.271
Offensive success rate48.4%51.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.298+0.537
Rush EPA/play-0.398-0.152
Defensive EPA/play-0.271+0.248
Defensive success rate48.9%51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.27 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -15.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +23.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:20)
  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Q2 8:32)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:16)
  • Nico CollinsGreen Bay Packers — Nico Collins (Q2 2:13)
  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 0:21)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:44)
  • Green Bay Packers — C. Matthews (Q4 11:18)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 13:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 28–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-B.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 8:32); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 8:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 2:13); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 2:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:16) — 18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q4 13:12) — (13:12) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q4 11:18); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 11:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end ran ob at DAL 17 for 27 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.77]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to DAL 31 for 11 yards (37-B.McCann). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.84]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DAL 36 for -12 yards (sack split by 32-O.Scandrick and 20-A.Ball). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass deep left intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 37. 37-S.Shields to GB 37 for no gain (19-M.Austin). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Ratliff), Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay, RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Spears at DAL 28. 96-M.Spears to DAL 28 for no gain (71-J.Sitton). PENALTY [WPA -5.6% · EPA -0.35]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (50-A.Hawk) at GB 38. 52-C.Matthews for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -10.48]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:13) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 30 to DAL 10. 37-B.McCann to DAL 25 for 15 yards (24-J.Bush). FUMBLES (24-J.Bush), RECOVERED by GB-36-N.Collins at DAL 26. 36-N.Collins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -7.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 8-T.Masthay punts 46 yards to DAL 26, Center-61-B.Goode. 88-D.Bryant MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-24-J.Bush at DAL 17. 24-J.Bush ran ob at DAL 17 for no gain. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.54]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to GB 2 for 41 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.73]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · DAL 9 · Score 0-6
    (14:20) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-B.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:32 · DAL 2 · Score 0-13
    (8:32) 32-B.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dallas challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 08:26.)
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · DAL 2 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:16 · DAL 8 · Score 0-20
    (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:13 · DAL 2 · Score 0-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:13 · GB 30 · Score 0-27
    2-M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 30 to DAL 10. 37-B.McCann to DAL 25 for 15 yards (24-J.Bush). FUMBLES (24-J.Bush), RECOVERED by GB-36-N.Collins at DAL 26. 36-N.Collins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:04 · DAL 2 · Score 0-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · GB 2 · Score 6-28
    (:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · GB 2 · Score 7-28
    18-D.Buehler extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · DAL 10 · Score 7-34
    (8:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · DAL 2 · Score 7-35
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 13:12 · DAL 8 · Score 7-38
    (13:12) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:18 · GB 30 · Score 7-44
    (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 19-M.Austin INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (50-A.Hawk) at GB 38. 52-C.Matthews for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:07 · DAL 2 · Score 7-45
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers on 2010-11-07?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 45-7 in Week 9, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?

Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 28; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q2 8:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Collins (Q2 2:13) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 0:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Matthews (Q4 11:18) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 67.5% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +23.26 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Dallas Cowboys), 55.9% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-3.40 EPA): (6:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DAL 36 for -12 yards (sack split by 32-O.Scandrick and 20-A.Ball)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W