Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 35–31 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 12–21 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Dak Prescott
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randa…
- Game date
- 2017-10-08
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 35–31 on 2017-10-08, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 21–12 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +13.73 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 35 | |
| 7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.73 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.74 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 3

Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +8.18 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 4

Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 5
B. Butler · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play - 6
D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 7

Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play - 8
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 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 (+13.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.68 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.32 EPA): Dak Prescott — (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
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) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.74 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.260 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.6% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.352 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.351 | +0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.260 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 43.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +13.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 8 drives, +19.77 total EPA, 5 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) 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Dak Prescott pass)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (Dak Prescott pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr.
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — D. Randall 
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals

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 7–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 8:24) — 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 10 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 13:37) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) (Run formation) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 6:10); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q4 11:49); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 85 (Q4 10:04); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 1:13) — 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 12 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 0:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end ran ob at DAL 12 for 18 yards (31-B.Jones).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-B.Butler ran ob at GB 29 for 49 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix) [53-N.Perry].
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 19-B.Butler ran ob at GB 29 for 49 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix) [53-N.Perry].
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 33-A.Jones left end pushed ob at DAL 42 for 10 yards (38-J.Heath).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 8:26 · GB 2 · Score 0-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 8:24 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · DAL 10 · Score 6-7
(4:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · GB 5 · Score 6-13
(13:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:37 · GB 15 · Score 6-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 6:16 · GB 10 · Score 6-20
(6:16) (Run formation) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-D.Bryant for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 6:10 · GB 15 · Score 6-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on GB-97-K.Clark, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · DAL 7 · Score 12-21
(:58) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 11:12 · DAL 4 · Score 15-21
(11:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DAL 10 · Score 21-21
(15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · DAL 15 · Score 22-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:49 · GB 25 · Score 22-24
(11:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. Injury update: Morgan Burnett has a hamstring injury. His return is questionable.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · GB 85 · Score 28-24
(10:04) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at DAL 21. 23-D.Randall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-23-D.Randall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · GB 11 · Score 28-30
(1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:13 · GB 15 · Score 28-31
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · DAL 12 · Score 34-31
(:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:11 · DAL 15 · Score 35-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
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.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2017-10-08?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 in Week 5, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 20, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 8:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 4:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 13:41) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 6:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 0:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Randall (Q4 10:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 1:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:16) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 11:12, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 11:49, 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?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.0% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.74 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.7% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.73 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 +13.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.68 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 35-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L