Cowboys 21–26 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Wild Card, 2014

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

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.34 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 55.6% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.26 total passing EPA.

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

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 26–21 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 14–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Top passer: Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play: (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2015-01-11

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–21 on 2015-01-11, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 14–10 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +13.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	7	7	0	0	21
Green Bay Packers	7	3	10	6	0	26

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

GB 38

+3DAL 22

+3DAL 12

DAL 46

DAL 13

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 8:34TD
AQA. Quarless
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
0-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 8:30XP
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.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:09TD
TCT. Clutts
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
6-7
(1:09) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 44-T.Clutts for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:05XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:29TD
Tyleik Williams
Points+6
Yard line
GB 38
Score
13-7
(8:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:19XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
14-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on GB-31-D.House, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:03FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
14-10
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 7:49FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 12
Score
14-13
(7:49) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:16TD
DMD. Murray
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
20-13
(4:16) 67-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 29-D.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:12XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
21-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:52TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 46
Score
21-19
(1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:41XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
21-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:10TD
RRR. Rodgers
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
21-26
(9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.34 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.26 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
5Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
8Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 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

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+13.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 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 Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.34 total EPA
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +9.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.107	+0.135
Offensive success rate	59.4%	48.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.343	+0.334
Rush EPA/play	-0.025	-0.001
Defensive EPA/play	-0.135	-0.107
Defensive success rate	51.2%	40.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys +0.11, Green Bay Packers +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 8 drives, +7.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +11.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — A. Quarless (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:34)
Dallas Cowboys — T. Clutts (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:09)
Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 8:29)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray (Q3 4:16)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:52)
Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10)

Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:03)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 7:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 8:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 44-T.Clutts for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 1:05) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 38 (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:19); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 67-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 29-D.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 4:12) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 46 (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 1:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 13 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.4% · EPA +5.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) 29-D.Murray right end to DAL 42 for 1 yard (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-95-D.Jones at DAL 44. 95-D.Jones to DAL 44 for no gain (70-Z.Martin). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.28]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left end to DAL 16 for 29 yards (42-B.Church). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +2.31]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 32, and recovers at DAL 32. 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DAL 34 for -7 yards (92-J.Mincey). FUMBLES (92-J.Mincey) [92-J.Mincey], RECOVERED [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.77]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.4% · EPA +5.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) 29-D.Murray right end to DAL 42 for 1 yard (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-95-D.Jones at DAL 44. 95-D.Jones to DAL 44 for no gain (70-Z.Martin). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.28]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 32, and recovers at DAL 32. 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DAL 34 for -7 yards (92-J.Mincey). FUMBLES (92-J.Mincey) [92-J.Mincey], RECOVERED [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.77]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:34 · DAL 4 · Score 0-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:30 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:09 · GB 1 · Score 6-7
(1:09) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 44-T.Clutts for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:05 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:29 · GB 38 · Score 13-7
(8:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 83-T.Williams for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:19 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on GB-31-D.House, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DAL 22 · Score 14-10
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 7:49 · DAL 12 · Score 14-13
(7:49) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · GB 1 · Score 20-13
(4:16) 67-T.Hills reported in as eligible. 29-D.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:12 · GB 2 · Score 21-13
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:52 · DAL 46 · Score 21-19
(1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:41 · DAL 2 · Score 21-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · DAL 13 · Score 21-26
(9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
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 2015-01-11?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-21 in Wild Card, 2014.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Green Bay Packers 26.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Quarless (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 8:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Clutts (T. Romo pass) (Q1 1:09) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 8:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 4:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 7:49, 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), 60.0% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.34 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 55.6% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.26 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 +13.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Green Bay Packers won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W

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