Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 30–16 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 17–9 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dak Prescott
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving)…
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Green Bay Packers 30–16 on 2016-10-16. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +7.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(10:08) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(12:11) 21-E.Elliott left end to DAL 25 for 1 yard (52-C.Matthews). PENALTY on GB-98-L.Guion, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 25.
(6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. PENALTY on DAL-95-D.Irving, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 6-0
(10:08) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:14FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 19
- Score
- 7-3
(5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:19FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 7-6
(12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:11FG Ezekiel ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 76
- Score
- 7-6
(12:11) 21-E.Elliott left end to DAL 25 for 1 yard (52-C.Matthews). PENALTY on GB-98-L.Guion, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 25.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 26
- Score
- 10-6
(6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:31TD BBB. ButlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 16-6
(:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 17-6
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 20-6
(7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:51FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 20-9
(14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 26-9
(10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 27-9
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 27-15
(6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:53XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 27-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. PENALTY on DAL-95-D.Irving, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 30-16
(3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +7.93 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3
Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 4
Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 5
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.06 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 6L. Whitehead · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 7Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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
Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing
Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+7.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Dak Prescott's top snap (-5.32 EPA): (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smith).
Biggest single play (-5.69 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga)
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) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.06 total EPA
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.264 | +0.064 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.665 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.101 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 46.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +9.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -8.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Butler (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Dak Prescott pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Ezekiel Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 10:08); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:03) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 76 (Q2 12:11); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 10:26) — 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 6 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 6:53); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga)
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams ran ob at GB 20 for 42 yards (33-M.Hyde).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 38 for -14 yards (56-J.Durant). PENALTY on DAL-56-J.Durant, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 48 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to GB 32 for 18 yards (42-B.Church). FUMBLES (42-B.Church), RECOVERED by DAL-24-M.Claiborne at GB 36. 24-M.Claiborne to GB 36 for no gain (82-R.Rodg
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to DAL 4 for -3 yards (95-D.Irving). FUMBLES (95-D.Irving), RECOVERED by DAL-95-D.Irving at DAL 4. 95-D.Irving to DAL 4 for no gain (75-B.Bulaga)
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 42-B.Church at DAL 35. 42-B.Church to DAL 49 for 14 yards (65-L.Taylor).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to GB 32 for 18 yards (42-B.Church). FUMBLES (42-B.Church), RECOVERED by DAL-24-M.Claiborne at GB 36. 24-M.Claiborne to GB 36 for no gain (82-R.Rodg
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:08 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
(10:08) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:03 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:14 · DAL 19 · Score 7-3
(5:14) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 12:19 · DAL 25 · Score 7-6
(12:19) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 12:11 · GB 76 · Score 7-6
(12:11) 21-E.Elliott left end to DAL 25 for 1 yard (52-C.Matthews). PENALTY on GB-98-L.Guion, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 25. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:05 · GB 26 · Score 10-6
(6:05) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · GB 20 · Score 16-6
(:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · GB 15 · Score 17-6
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 7:02 · GB 4 · Score 20-6
(7:02) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · DAL 16 · Score 20-9
(14:51) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · GB 4 · Score 26-9
(10:31) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · GB 15 · Score 27-9
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · DAL 6 · Score 27-15
(6:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · DAL 15 · Score 27-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. PENALTY on DAL-95-D.Irving, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:45 · GB 14 · Score 30-16
(3:45) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
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.
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers on 2016-10-16?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Green Bay Packers 30-16 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Green Bay Packers 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 30, Green Bay Packers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 10:08) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Butler (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 0:31) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:57) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 5:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 12:19, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — E. Elliott (Q2 12:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 6:05, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 7:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:45, 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), 64.6% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.06 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 60.0% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.32 EPA): (1:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at GB 27 for -7 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-48-J.Thomas at GB 24. 48-J.Thomas to GB 30 for 6 yards (77-T.Smit.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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