Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 42–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–21 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trevor Siemian
- Top passer
- Dak Prescott
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-…
- Game date
- 2017-09-17
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 42–17 on 2017-09-17. Trevor Siemian posted a game-high +7.37 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(9:30) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 22-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:43) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:08) 5-D.Bailey 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(8:01) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:23) 22-C.Anderson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(14:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN -3. 21-A.Talib for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:30TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 0-6
(9:30) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:25XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:43TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 6-7
(12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:01TD Calvin AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 7-13
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 22-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:54XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:43TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 7-20
(1:43) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:38XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-21
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 38
- Score
- 10-21
(:08) 5-D.Bailey 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:01TD VGV. GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-27
(8:01) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:56XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-28
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:23TD Calvin AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 10-34
(6:23) 22-C.Anderson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:14XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-35
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:32TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 16-35
(14:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 14:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 17-35
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:12TD ATA. TalibPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 17-41
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN -3. 21-A.Talib for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:53XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 17-42
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +7.37 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 2Calvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6J. Heuerman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 7C. Latimer · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.05 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
Trevor Siemian — DEN · Passing
Trevor Siemian posted the highest total EPA (+7.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Trevor Siemian's top snap (-6.39 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 9 for -16 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at DEN 9. 96-M.Collins to DEN 3 for 6 yards (65-R.Leary). The Replay Official reviewed
Biggest single play (-8.96 EPA): Dak Prescott — (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN -3. 21-A.Talib for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 60 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -17.65 total EPA- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.235 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 51.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.294 | +0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.298 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | +0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.4% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.23 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -22.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +3.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass)
- Denver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Denver Broncos — V. Green (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Denver Broncos — Calvin Anderson
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (Dak Prescott pass)
- Denver Broncos — A. Talib
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 9:25) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 12:39) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 22-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 5:54) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 1:38) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DEN 38 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 5-D.Bailey 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 7:56) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) 22-C.Anderson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 6:14) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:24) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 1:12); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:53) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 9 for -16 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at DEN 9. 96-M.Collins to DEN 3 for 6 yards (65-R.Leary). The Repla
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. PENALTY on DAL-90-D.Lawrence, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 32
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 22-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-E.Sanders to DAL 20 for 25 yards (38-J.Heath; 54-J.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DAL 32 for -13 yards (90-D.Lawrence).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN -3. 21-A.Talib for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 9 for -16 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at DEN 9. 96-M.Collins to DEN 3 for 6 yards (65-R.Leary). The Repla
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 13-T.Siemian pass deep right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Lewis at DAL 36. 27-J.Lewis pushed ob at DEN 39 for 25 yards (65-R.Leary).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DAL 46. 25-C.Harris to DAL 23 for 23 yards (79-C.Green).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:30 · DAL 10 · Score 0-6
(9:30) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:43 · DEN 3 · Score 6-7
(12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:39 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:01 · DAL 16 · Score 7-13
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 22-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:54 · DAL 15 · Score 7-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:43 · DAL 6 · Score 7-20
(1:43) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:38 · DAL 15 · Score 7-21
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DEN 38 · Score 10-21
(:08) 5-D.Bailey 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:01 · DAL 2 · Score 10-27
(8:01) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:56 · DAL 15 · Score 10-28
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:23 · DAL 23 · Score 10-34
(6:23) 22-C.Anderson left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:14 · DAL 15 · Score 10-35
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:32 · DEN 28 · Score 16-35
(14:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 82-J.Witten for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:24 · DEN 15 · Score 17-35
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · DEN 6 · Score 17-41
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN -3. 21-A.Talib for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:53 · DAL 15 · Score 17-42
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos on 2017-09-17?
The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 42-17 in Week 2, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 17, Denver Broncos 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (T. Siemian pass) (Q1 9:30) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 12:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 6:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 1:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — V. Green (T. Siemian pass) (Q3 8:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q3 6:23) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 14:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Talib (Q4 1:12) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -17.65 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos?
Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-6.39 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 9 for -16 yards (90-D.Lawrence). FUMBLES (90-D.Lawrence), RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at DEN 9. 96-M.Collins to DEN 3 for 6 yards (65.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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