Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 28–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
- Game date
- 2017-09-25
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–17 on 2017-09-25. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +7.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(10:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 13-Ja.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence].
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(1:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones]. 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.
(3:21) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:40) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(5:03) 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:06TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 0-6
(10:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 13-Ja.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:59XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:16TD Dak PrescottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 6-7
(1:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:42TD DBD. BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 13-7
(8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:21TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 14-13
(3:21) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:13XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 14-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:03TD BBB. ButlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 37
- Score
- 20-14
(12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:40FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 19
- Score
- 21-17
(6:40) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:03TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 27-17
(5:03) 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 4:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 28-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2B. Butler · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
- 3Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.79 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4
Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 5A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +2.15 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8
Connor Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+7.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+3.00 EPA): (10:39) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to DAL 43 for 24 yards (32-O.Scandrick) [93-B.Mayowa]. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout
Biggest single play (+4.06 EPA): Dak Prescott — (12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 59 dropbacks · 49.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.15 total EPA
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +4.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.228 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.07 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -6.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +7.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Butler (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 13-Ja.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 9:59) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:11) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 8:42); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 8:31) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 3:13) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 11:52) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 4:57) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-D.Prescott pass deep ri
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 11-C.Beasley to ARI 39 for 4 yards (27-T.Branch).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 13-Ja.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 4-P.Dawson 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-D.Prescott pass deep ri
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:06 · DAL 25 · Score 0-6
(10:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 13-Ja.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Lawrence]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:59 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · ARI 10 · Score 6-7
(1:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 8:42 · ARI 15 · Score 13-7
(8:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 8:31 · ARI 15 · Score 14-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:21 · DAL 15 · Score 14-13
(3:21) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:13 · DAL 15 · Score 14-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:03 · ARI 37 · Score 20-14
(12:03) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-B.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:52 · ARI 15 · Score 21-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 6:40 · DAL 19 · Score 21-17
(6:40) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · ARI 8 · Score 27-17
(5:03) 21-E.Elliott right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · ARI 15 · Score 28-17
5-D.Bailey extra point 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.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals on 2017-09-25?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-17 in Week 3, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 28, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q1 10:06) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q2 1:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 8:42) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 3:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Butler (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 12:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 5:03) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 6:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 49.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.9% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +4.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (10:39) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to DAL 43 for 24 yards (32-O.Scandrick) [93-B.Mayowa]. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. T.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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