Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 35–30 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 13–15 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (:27) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-11-13
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–30 on 2016-11-13, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 15–13 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +16.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 35 | |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.94 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +12.84 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 3

Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play - 4
D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 5

Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.05 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 6
J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 7

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 8

Eric Rogers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 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
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+16.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to 83-C.Hamilton [50-S.Lee]. PENALTY on DAL-30-A.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at DAL 35 - No Play.
Biggest single play (+7.82 EPA): Dak Prescott — (:27) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 55 dropbacks · 67.3% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.94 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.217 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.357 | +0.308 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.129 | -0.281 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.217 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +17.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +9.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Eric Rogers (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Dak Prescott pass)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell 
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
Field goals
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 0:27) — (:27) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 0:12) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PIT 35 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DAL 21 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q3 13:14) — (13:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PIT 50 (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 1:35) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 18–12. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PIT 32 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q4 0:09) — 5-D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 43 for -7 yards (56-A.Chickillo). FUMBLES (56-A.Chickillo) [56-A.Chickillo], RECOVERED by PIT-50-R.Shazier at DAL 38. 50-R.Shazier to DAL 38 for no gain (7
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 81-J.James to DAL 15 for 24 yards (38-J.Heath).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:27) — (:27) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 43 for -7 yards (56-A.Chickillo). FUMBLES (56-A.Chickillo) [56-A.Chickillo], RECOVERED by PIT-50-R.Shazier at DAL 38. 50-R.Shazier to DAL 38 for no gain (7
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · DAL 2 · Score 0-6
(9:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 5:20 · PIT 18 · Score 3-6
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:18 · DAL 3 · Score 3-12
(1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 0:27 · PIT 83 · Score 9-12
(:27) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 0:12 · PIT 15 · Score 10-12
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 11:09 · PIT 35 · Score 13-12
(11:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:47 · DAL 21 · Score 13-15
(4:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 13:14 · DAL 7 · Score 13-18
(13:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 5:39 · PIT 28 · Score 16-18
(5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 1:43 · PIT 50 · Score 22-18
(1:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · PIT 15 · Score 23-18
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · DAL 1 · Score 23-24
(7:56) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 14 · Score 29-24
(2:00) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · DAL 15 · Score 29-30
(:43) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · PIT 32 · Score 35-30
(:15) 73-J.Looney reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · DAL 35 · Score 35-30
5-D.Bailey kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2016-11-13?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-30 in Week 10, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Final: Dallas Cowboys 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 9:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Rogers (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 0:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 1:43) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 7:56) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 0:15) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 5:20, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 11:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 13:14, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 5:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 67.3% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.94 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.1% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to 83-C.Hamilton [50-S.Lee]. PENALTY on DAL-30-A.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at DAL 35 - .
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Dallas Cowboys won 35-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L