Chiefs 17–28 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.0% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 55.3% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +15.38 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 28–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 10–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dak Prescott
Top passer: Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play: (:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY…
Game date: 2017-11-05

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28–17 on 2017-11-05. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +15.38 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	0	10	7	0	0	17
Dallas Cowboys	7	7	7	7	0	28

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3DAL 20

KC 10

DAL 56

+1DAL 15

DAL 2

+1DAL 15

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:42TD
Cole Beasley
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
0-6
(2:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:36XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:24FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
3-7
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:21TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
KC 10
Score
3-13
(:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:13XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:02TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 56
Score
9-14
(:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:00XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
10-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:11TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
16-14
(9:11) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:06XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
17-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:33TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
17-20
(3:33) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:29XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:02TD
Cole Beasley
Points+6
Yard line
KC 7
Score
17-27
(9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:58XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +15.38 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
3Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
4Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
5Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
8J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 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

Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing

Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+15.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.80 EPA): Arian Smith — (:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Quarterback report card

Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.34 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +15.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.035	+0.166
Offensive success rate	46.8%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.081	+0.405
Rush EPA/play	-0.018	-0.024
Defensive EPA/play	-0.166	-0.035
Defensive success rate	50.0%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +13.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +2.72 total EPA, 3 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) (Q1 2:42)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q2 0:21)
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 0:02)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 9:11)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q3 3:33)
Dallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 9:02)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 7:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 2:36) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DAL 20 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:13) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 56 (Q2 0:02); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:00) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 9:06) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 3:29) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 8:58) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Bryant. PENALTY on KC-20-S.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at KC 46 - No Play. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.36]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams to KC 10 for 56 yards (20-S.Nelson). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.60]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +6.80]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 83-T.Williams pushed ob at KC 6 for 27 yards (49-D.Sorensen). Pass complete on a curl route. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.55]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant to DAL 34 for 21 yards (21-E.Murray). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +6.80]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.17]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 83-T.Williams to KC 10 for 56 yards (20-S.Nelson). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.60]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 83-T.Williams pushed ob at KC 6 for 27 yards (49-D.Sorensen). Pass complete on a curl route. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 2:42 · KC 6 · Score 0-6
(2:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 2:36 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 7:24 · DAL 20 · Score 3-7
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 7-H.Butker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · KC 10 · Score 3-13
(:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · KC 15 · Score 3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 56 · Score 9-14
(:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · DAL 15 · Score 10-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:11 · DAL 2 · Score 16-14
(9:11) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · DAL 15 · Score 17-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 3:33 · KC 2 · Score 17-20
(3:33) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 3:29 · KC 15 · Score 17-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:02 · KC 7 · Score 17-27
(9:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · KC 15 · Score 17-28
2-M.Nugent 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.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys on 2017-11-05?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-17 in Week 9, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Dallas Cowboys 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 2:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q2 0:21) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q3 9:11) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 3:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 9:02) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 7:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.0% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 55.3% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +15.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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