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NFL · Week 11 · November 18, 2018 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2018 Week 11 Recap

Cowboys defeat Falcons 22–19 in Week 11

Justin Jones led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 22–19 Week 11 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 22 5–5 Winner
Final 22–19
Atlanta Falcons 19 4–6
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
22–19
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 3–6 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Jones
Game date
November 18, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 22/35 · 191 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ezekiel Elliott
    Ezekiel Elliott 23 CAR · 122 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Beasley
    Cole Beasley 5 REC · 51 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 6 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Sanu 4 REC · 56 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tavian Coleman 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 22–19 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 3–6 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Jones
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(13:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 55-L.…
Game date
2018-11-18

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 22–19 on 2018-11-18, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 6–3 halftime lead. Justin Jones posted a game-high +7.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys30316022
Atlanta Falcons06310019

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 3:00FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    3-0

    (3:00) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 14:56FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 23
    Score
    3-3

    (14:56) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:34FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 27
    Score
    3-6

    (:34) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 10:20FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 32
    Score
    6-6

    (10:20) 2-B.Maher 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 7:16FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    6-9

    (7:16) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 14:23TD
    Dak Prescott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    12-9

    (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 12:33TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 23
    Score
    18-9

    (12:33) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 12:26XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    19-9

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 8:28FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 3
    Score
    19-12

    (8:28) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:59TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 34
    Score
    19-18

    (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:52XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    19-19

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:03FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 24
    Score
    22-19

    (:03) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  2. 2Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.69 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  3. 3Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5Cole BeasleyCole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  6. 6Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  7. 7Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  8. 8Geoff SwaimGeoff Swaim · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Justin Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Jones — ATL · Receiving

Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+7.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.

Justin Jones's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.75 EPA): Matt Ryan — (13:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Vander Esch at DAL 41. 55-L.Vander Esch to ATL 31 for 28 yards (25-I.Smith).

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.63 total EPA
  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.079+0.021
Offensive success rate43.8%47.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.134+0.017
Rush EPA/play+0.115-0.045
Defensive EPA/play-0.021-0.079
Defensive success rate52.2%56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +1.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, +6.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q4 14:23)
  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q4 12:33)
  • Justin JonesAtlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q1 3:00)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 14:56)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:34)
  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q3 10:20)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 7:16)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 8:28)
  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q4 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) 2-B.Maher 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 16–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 12:26) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 34 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:52) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. [WPA +28.4% · EPA +0.48]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Vander Esch at DAL 41. 55-L.Vander Esch to ATL 31 for 28 yards (25-I.Smith). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -6.75]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +3.32]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley to ATL 30 for 19 yards (23-R.Alford). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +1.49]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper to ATL 24 for 17 yards (23-R.Alford). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +1.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 18-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Vander Esch at DAL 41. 55-L.Vander Esch to ATL 31 for 28 yards (25-I.Smith). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -6.75]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +3.32]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at DAL 37 for -6 yards (90-D.Lawrence). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -2.47]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-J.Jones to DAL 48 for 28 yards (25-X.Woods). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 3:00 · ATL 3 · Score 3-0
    (3:00) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  2. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · DAL 23 · Score 3-3
    (14:56) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · DAL 27 · Score 3-6
    (:34) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:20 · ATL 32 · Score 6-6
    (10:20) 2-B.Maher 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  5. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 7:16 · DAL 35 · Score 6-9
    (7:16) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · ATL 4 · Score 12-9
    (14:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · ATL 23 · Score 18-9
    (12:33) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:26 · ATL 15 · Score 19-9
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  9. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:28 · DAL 3 · Score 19-12
    (8:28) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · DAL 34 · Score 19-18
    (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · DAL 15 · Score 19-19
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  12. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · ATL 24 · Score 22-19
    (:03) 2-B.Maher 42 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons on 2018-11-18?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 22-19 in Week 11, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 16, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Dallas Cowboys 22, Atlanta Falcons 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 14:23) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 12:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 1:59) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 3:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 10:20, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 7:16, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 8:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 64.9% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.63 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 62.9% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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