Cowboys 13–27 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2016

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 57.4% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.16 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (Dallas Cowboys), 40.9% completion, -14.7% CPOE, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Z. Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 27–13 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Zach Ertz
Top passer: Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play: (6:54) (No Huddle) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 46-A.Morris INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date: 2017-01-01

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–13 on 2017-01-01. Zach Ertz posted a game-high +9.38 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	10	3	0	0	13
Philadelphia Eagles	3	7	7	10	0	27

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3PHI 31

PHI 3

+1PHI 15

+3PHI 5

DAL 20

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:00FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 3
Score
0-3
(4:00) 6-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:55FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 31
Score
3-3
(14:55) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:15TD
Tyleik Williams
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 3
Score
9-3
(10:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:11XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
10-3
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:10TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
10-9
(:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:07XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
10-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 9:20FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
13-10
(9:20) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:02TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
13-16
(5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:56XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
13-17
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:21FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
13-20
(2:21) 6-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:26TD
Tre Watson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
13-26
(1:26) 35-T.Watson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:23XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
13-27
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
2T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
3Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.16 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
4Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
5Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
6Tre Watson · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7D. McFadden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
8Payton Turner · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 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

Zach Ertz — PHI · Receiving

Zach Ertz posted the highest total EPA (+9.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Zach Ertz's top snap (+3.04 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): M. Sanchez — (6:54) (No Huddle) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 46-A.Morris INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at DAL 37. 58-J.Hicks to DAL 35 for 2 yards (3-M.Sanchez).

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.16 total EPA
M. Sanchez (Dallas Cowboys) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -14.7% CPOE · -0.60 EPA/play · -13.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.168	+0.001
Offensive success rate	39.4%	49.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.207	+0.110
Rush EPA/play	-0.258	-0.076
Defensive EPA/play	-0.001	+0.168
Defensive success rate	50.5%	60.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: +0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -11.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +0.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 10:15)
Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 0:10)
Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 5:02)
Philadelphia Eagles — Tre Watson (Q4 1:26)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q1 4:00)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 14:55)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 9:20)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 6-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 10:11) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:07) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 5 (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 4:56) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 6-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 35-T.Watson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:23) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 89-G.Escobar INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 49. 58-J.Hicks to DAL 49 for 2 yards (46-A.Morris). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.57]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) (No Huddle) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 46-A.Morris INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at DAL 37. 58-J.Hicks to DAL 35 for 2 yards (3-M.Sanchez). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.64]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 11-C.Beasley to PHI 30 for 33 yards (31-J.Mills). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.95]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.04]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) (No Huddle) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 46-A.Morris INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at DAL 37. 58-J.Hicks to DAL 35 for 2 yards (3-M.Sanchez). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.64]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 89-G.Escobar INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 49. 58-J.Hicks to DAL 49 for 2 yards (46-A.Morris). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.57]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.04]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 11-C.Beasley to PHI 30 for 33 yards (31-J.Mills). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:00 · DAL 3 · Score 0-3
(4:00) 6-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · PHI 31 · Score 3-3
(14:55) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · PHI 3 · Score 9-3
(10:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 83-T.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:11 · PHI 15 · Score 10-3
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · DAL 6 · Score 10-9
(:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · DAL 15 · Score 10-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 9:20 · PHI 5 · Score 13-10
(9:20) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:02 · DAL 20 · Score 13-16
(5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · DAL 15 · Score 13-17
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · DAL 15 · Score 13-20
(2:21) 6-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · DAL 1 · Score 13-26
(1:26) 35-T.Watson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · DAL 15 · Score 13-27
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Zach Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Sanchez (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2017-01-01?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-13 in Week 17, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Philadelphia Eagles 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q2 10:15) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 0:10) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 5:02) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Watson (Q4 1:26) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 4:00, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 9:20, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 57.4% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.16 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (Dallas Cowboys), 40.9% completion, -14.7% CPOE, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Zach Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

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