Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–30 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 3–20 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Young
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.…
- Game date
- 2011-10-02
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–30 on 2011-10-02, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 20–3 halftime lead. T. Young posted a game-high +1.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 34 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(9:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on fly pattern right corner of the end zone.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:03) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quick out and curl on the touchdown pass.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(12:27) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-80-M.Bennett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Touchdown toss off play action back of the end zone.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(10:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Carpenter at DAL 34. 59-B.Carpenter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Injury update for the Lions -- Erik Coleman has an ankle injury. His return is questionable. Amari Spievey has a hamstring injury. His return is questionable.
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(13:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(4:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(1:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(1:39) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DAL 29 for 9 yards (54-D.Levy).
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:34TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 0-6
(9:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on fly pattern right corner of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:03TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 0-13
(11:03) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quick out and curl on the touchdown pass.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 7:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 0-17
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:13FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 3-17
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:01FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 3-20
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:27TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 3-26
(12:27) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-80-M.Bennett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Touchdown toss off play action back of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:30TD BCB. CarpenterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 73
- Score
- 9-27
(10:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Carpenter at DAL 34. 59-B.Carpenter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:48TD CHC. HoustonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 48
- Score
- 16-27
(5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 17-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Injury update for the Lions -- Erik Coleman has an ankle injury. His return is questionable. Amari Spievey has a hamstring injury. His return is questionable.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 17-30
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:47TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 23-30
(13:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 24-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:27FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 33
- Score
- 27-30
(4:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:44TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 33-30
(1:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 34-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:39XP TRT. RomoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 34-30
(1:39) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DAL 29 for 9 yards (54-D.Levy).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2T. Choice · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6M. Bennett · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7K. Ogletree · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 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
T. Young — DET · Receiving
T. Young posted the highest total EPA (+1.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-9.20 EPA): T. Romo — (5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant chal
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) · 48 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +6.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.98 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.155 | -0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, -8.25 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -0.87 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 (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass)
- Detroit Lions — B. Carpenter
- Detroit Lions — C. Houston
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
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 25 (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on fly pattern right corner of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 9:28) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quick out and curl on the touchdown pass.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:58) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q2 4:13) — (4:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 12:27); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 12:23) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 73 (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Carpenter at DAL 34. 59-B.Carpenter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 10:12) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 48 (Q3 5:48); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:34); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 18–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 13:37) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DET 80 (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DAL 29 for 9 yards (54-D.Levy)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-S.Tulloch at DAL 40. 55-S.Tulloch to DAL 40 for no gain (82-J.Witten). Penalty on DAL-63-K.Kosier, Offensive Holding, declin
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 45 for -10 yards (79-W.Young).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant chal
- Detroit Lions (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at DAL 34. 43-G.Sensabaugh to DAL 45 for 11 yards (85-T.Scheffler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant chal
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Carpenter at DAL 34. 59-B.Carpenter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh at DAL 34. 43-G.Sensabaugh to DAL 45 for 11 yards (85-T.Scheffler).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-S.Tulloch at DAL 40. 55-S.Tulloch to DAL 40 for no gain (82-J.Witten). Penalty on DAL-63-K.Kosier, Offensive Holding, declin
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 9:34 · DET 25 · Score 0-6
(9:34) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on fly pattern right corner of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 9:28 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · DET 6 · Score 0-13
(11:03) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 88-D.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quick out and curl on the touchdown pass. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:58 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 7:09 · DET 23 · Score 0-17
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:13 · DAL 15 · Score 3-17
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DET 17 · Score 3-20
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:27 · DET 1 · Score 3-26
(12:27) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. DAL-80-M.Bennett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Touchdown toss off play action back of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:23 · DET 2 · Score 3-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · DET 73 · Score 9-27
(10:30) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Carpenter at DAL 34. 59-B.Carpenter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:12 · DAL 2 · Score 10-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:48 · DET 48 · Score 16-27
(5:48) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 44. 23-C.Houston for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Return down right sideline. The Replay Assistant chal - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:34 · DAL 2 · Score 17-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. Injury update for the Lions -- Erik Coleman has an ankle injury. His return is questionable. Amari Spievey has a hamstring inj - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 0:41 · DET 5 · Score 17-30
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:47 · DAL 23 · Score 23-30
(13:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · DAL 2 · Score 24-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:27 · DAL 33 · Score 27-30
(4:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · DAL 2 · Score 33-30
(1:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · DAL 2 · Score 34-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · DET 80 · Score 34-30
(1:39) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DAL 29 for 9 yards (54-D.Levy).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Young (Detroit Lions) 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 Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys on 2011-10-02?
The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-30 in Week 4, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Dallas Cowboys 13; Q3: Detroit Lions 14, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 18, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Detroit Lions 34, Dallas Cowboys 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 9:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q2 11:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q3 12:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Carpenter (Q3 10:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Houston (Q3 5:48) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 13:47) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:44) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 7:09, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 4:13, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 0:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 4:27, 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?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 70.8% completion, +6.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.98 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 45.7% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Young (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +1.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps.
Was Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 34-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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