Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–6 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 19–3 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Edelman
- Top passer
- B. Weeden
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–6 on 2015-10-11. J. Edelman posted a game-high +9.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(3:42) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback keeper.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in the flat; ducked two tacklers for the score.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy].
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:24FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 31
- Score
- 3-0
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 3-3
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:42TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 9-3
(3:42) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback keeper.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:39TD SGS. GostkowskiPoints+7
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:08FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 39
- Score
- 13-3
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:55TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 19-3
(9:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in the flat; ducked two tacklers for the score.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:48XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:22FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 20-6
(1:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:10TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 59
- Score
- 26-6
(13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy].
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:58XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 27-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:45FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 30-6
(4:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5D. McFadden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7D. Street · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8
Keyon Martin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 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
J. Edelman — NE · Receiving
J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+9.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
J. Edelman's top snap (+5.92 EPA): (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy].
Quarterback report card
B. Weeden led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Weeden (Dallas Cowboys) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -15.04 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | -0.307 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 48.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -20.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +8.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 31 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 16–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback keeper.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 3:39) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 39 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in the flat; ducked two tacklers for the score.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 9:48) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DAL 59 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 12:58) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman ran ob at DAL 47 for 21 yards. PENALTY on DAL-27-J.Wilcox, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 47.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden sacked at DAL 11 for -9 yards (54-D.Hightower).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 43 for 33 yards (27-J.Wilcox).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at DAL 41 for -9 yards (55-R.McClain).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 82-J.Witten to DAL 43 for 6 yards (91-J.Collins). FUMBLES (91-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-55-J.Freeny at DAL 43. 55-J.Freeny to DAL 36 for
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep right intended for 85-V.Mayle INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at NE 22. 26-L.Ryan to NE 47 for 25 yards (82-J.Witten).
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 29-L.Blount up the middle to DAL 27 for no gain (92-J.Mincey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · DAL 31 · Score 3-0
(8:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 1:52 · NE 33 · Score 3-3
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:42 · DAL 1 · Score 9-3
(3:42) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback keeper. - New England Patriots TD (+7) — Q2 3:39 · DAL 15 · Score 10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DAL 39 · Score 13-3
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 9:55 · DAL 10 · Score 19-3
(9:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 33-D.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete in the flat; ducked two tacklers for the score. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · DAL 15 · Score 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 1:22 · NE 5 · Score 20-6
(1:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · DAL 59 · Score 26-6
(13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 12:58 · DAL 15 · Score 27-6
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 4:45 · DAL 16 · Score 30-6
(4:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys on 2015-10-11?
The New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-6 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: New England Patriots 16, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: New England Patriots 30, Dallas Cowboys 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q2 3:42) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (T. Brady pass) (Q3 9:55) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q4 13:10) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 8:24, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 1:52, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 1:22, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 4:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?
B. Weeden (Dallas Cowboys), 53.1% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -15.04 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (13:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 11-J.Edelman for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-G.Hardy]..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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