Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 34–31 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 21–13 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:19) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at …
- Game date
- 2017-01-15
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–31 on 2017-01-15. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +18.35 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 | |
| 3 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.35 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.50 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3
D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 4

James Cook III · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5
J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 6

Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 7
G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 8
R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+18.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-4.47 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 14. 38-J.Heath to DAL 41 for 27 yards (88-T.Montgomery).
Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): Dak Prescott — (7:19) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at GB 21. 33-M.Hyde to GB 39 for 18 yards (88-D.Bryant).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +18.35 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.246 | +0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.367 | +0.193 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.246 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +14.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +20.68 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery
Green Bay Packers — Tyren Montgomery
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass) 
Green Bay Packers — James Cook III (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass)
Field goals
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 34 (Q1 9:06); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 8:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 14:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. GB-69-D.Bakhtiari was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 7:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 40 (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-J.Thomas]. Pass complete on a go pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 6:03) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Dallas's Damien Wilson has an ankle injury; he may return.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 11:25).
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 18–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 11:39) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 4:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 38 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Cook ran ob at DAL 33 for 35 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to 88-D.Bryant (53-N.Perry) [52-C.Matthews]. Perry batted ball down at the line of scrimmage.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:19) — (7:19) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at GB 21. 33-M.Hyde to GB 39 for 18 yards (88-D.Bryant).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 14. 38-J.Heath to DAL 41 for 27 yards (88-T.Montgomery).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-J.Thomas]. Pass complete on a go pattern.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 82-R.Rodgers for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-95-D.Irving, Defensive Offside, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 11:28 · GB 32 · Score 0-3
(11:28) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:06 · DAL 34 · Score 6-3
(9:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 82-R.Rodgers for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-95-D.Irving, Defensive Offside, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:58 · DAL 15 · Score 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · DAL 3 · Score 13-3
(14:18) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:05 · DAL 15 · Score 14-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:42 · DAL 1 · Score 20-3
(7:42) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. GB-69-D.Bakhtiari was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:37 · DAL 15 · Score 21-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 6:10 · GB 40 · Score 21-9
(6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-J.Thomas]. Pass complete on a go pattern.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:03 · GB 15 · Score 21-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Dallas's Damien Wilson has an ankle injury; he may return.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · GB 15 · Score 21-13
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 11:29 · DAL 3 · Score 27-13
(11:29) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Cook for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · DAL 15 · Score 28-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. Injury update: Morgan Burnett has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a quad injury.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · GB 6 · Score 28-19
(11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:39 · GB 15 · Score 28-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · GB 7 · Score 28-26
(4:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 4:08 · GB 2 · Score 28-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · DAL 38 · Score 31-28
(1:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:40 · GB 33 · Score 31-31
(:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · DAL 33 · Score 34-31
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2017-01-15?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Wild Card, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Dallas Cowboys 18; Final: Green Bay Packers 34, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q2 14:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q2 7:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 6:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Cook (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 11:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 11:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 4:12) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 11:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +18.35 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 54.5% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-4.47 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Heath at DAL 14. 38-J.Heath to DAL 41 for 27 yards (88-T.Montgomery)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 11-6 Now 12-6 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L