Eagles 23–29 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2016

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

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 64.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 42.2% completion, -8.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.49 total passing EPA.

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

J. Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 29–23 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 13–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Matthews
Top passer: Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play: (13:05) 28-W.Smallwood to PHI 38 for -3 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain), RECO…
Game date: 2016-10-30

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29–23 on 2016-10-30, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 13–10 halftime lead. Jordan Matthews posted a game-high +4.60 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Philadelphia Eagles	3	10	7	3	0	23
Dallas Cowboys	7	3	3	10	6	29

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

+1PHI 15

+3PHI 20

DAL 1

+3DAL 37

DAL 5

+3PHI 31

PHI 22

+1PHI 15

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:44FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 12
Score
3-0
(6:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:46TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 7
Score
3-6
(4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:41XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:55FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 20
Score
3-10
(14:55) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:45TD
RMR. Mathews
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
9-10
(3:45) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:41XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
10-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:01FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 37
Score
13-10
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 6:22TD
Jordan Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
19-10
(6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 6:20XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
20-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:00FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
20-13
(1:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:13FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 16
Score
23-13
(14:13) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:34FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 31
Score
23-16
(11:34) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:11TD
DBD. Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 22
Score
23-22
(3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:04XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
23-23
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
OT 7:56TD
JWJ. Witten
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
23-29
(7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
3Christian Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.47 EPA/play
4Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
5D. Green-Beckham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.01 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
8Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 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

Jordan Matthews — PHI · Receiving

Jordan Matthews posted the highest total EPA (+4.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Jordan Matthews's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.72 EPA): W. Smallwood — (13:05) 28-W.Smallwood to PHI 38 for -3 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain), RECOVERED by DAL-98-T.Crawford at PHI 36. 98-T.Crawford to PHI 36 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).

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) · 50 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.01 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -8.1% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.012	+0.031
Offensive success rate	46.4%	39.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.033	+0.072
Rush EPA/play	-0.247	+0.086
Defensive EPA/play	-0.031	+0.012
Defensive success rate	60.4%	53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.01, Dallas Cowboys +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -1.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q1 4:46)
Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews (Q2 3:45)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Matthews (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 6:22)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 3:11)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass) (OT 7:56)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:44)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 14:55)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:01)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 1:00)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q4 14:13)
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 11:34)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q1 6:44); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 4:41) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 3:41) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 37 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q3 6:22) — (6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 6:20) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 5 (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Field Goal formation) 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 22 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 3:04) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 5 (OT 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.06]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 19-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.42]
Dallas Cowboys (OT 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 11-C.Beasley to PHI 37 for 24 yards (31-J.Mills). [WPA +16.4% · EPA +1.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant to PHI 22 for 53 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Pass complete on a Go route. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.78]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 28-W.Smallwood to PHI 38 for -3 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain), RECOVERED by DAL-98-T.Crawford at PHI 36. 98-T.Crawford to PHI 36 for no gain (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 28-W.Smallwood to PHI 38 for -3 yards (97-T.McClain). FUMBLES (97-T.McClain), RECOVERED by DAL-98-T.Crawford at PHI 36. 98-T.Crawford to PHI 36 for no gain (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.72]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle intended for 19-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 0. Touchback. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.42]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones left end to PHI 43 for 30 yards (43-D.Sproles). Fake punt run around left end. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.47]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant to PHI 22 for 53 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Pass complete on a Go route. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.78]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 6:44 · DAL 12 · Score 3-0
(6:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. Penalty on DAL-24-M.Claiborne, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 4:46 · PHI 7 · Score 3-6
(4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 4:41 · PHI 15 · Score 3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · PHI 20 · Score 3-10
(14:55) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:45 · DAL 1 · Score 9-10
(3:45) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 3:41 · DAL 15 · Score 10-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DAL 37 · Score 13-10
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:22 · DAL 5 · Score 19-10
(6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 6:20 · DAL 15 · Score 20-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 1:00 · PHI 5 · Score 20-13
(1:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · DAL 16 · Score 23-13
(14:13) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:34 · PHI 31 · Score 23-16
(11:34) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · PHI 22 · Score 23-22
(3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · PHI 15 · Score 23-23
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — OT 7:56 · PHI 5 · Score 23-29
(7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 82-J.Witten for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Jordan Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 2016-10-30?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29-23 in Week 8, 2016.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q5: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Dallas Cowboys 29.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q1 4:46) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 3:45) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 6:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 3:11) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (OT 7:56) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 1:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 11:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 64.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.01 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 42.2% completion, -8.1% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.49 total passing EPA.

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

Jordan Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Dallas Cowboys won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

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