Cowboys 0–23 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 52.2% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -13.54 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 47.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.70 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 23–0 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 0–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Luck
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (10:02) 2-B.Maher 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-D.Autry), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holde…
Game date: 2018-12-16

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 23–0 on 2018-12-16. A. Luck posted a game-high +9.70 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	0	0	0	0	0
Indianapolis Colts	7	3	10	3	0	23

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+1DAL 15

+3DAL 25

+1DAL 15

+3DAL 26

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:13TD
Marlon Mack
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-6
(6:13) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 6:09XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:02FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 25
Score
0-10
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:27TD
Marlon Mack
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
0-16
(11:27) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:23XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:41FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 26
Score
0-20
(1:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:01FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
0-23
(7:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.70 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
3Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
4N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6Richie Grant · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 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

A. Luck — IND · Passing

A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+9.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

A. Luck's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (6:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to DAL 47 for 37 yards (38-J.Heath).

Biggest single play (-5.18 EPA): Brett Maher — (10:02) 2-B.Maher 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-D.Autry), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones, RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at DAL 44. 53-D.Leonard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia

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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -13.54 total EPA
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.233	+0.103
Offensive success rate	41.8%	48.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.294	+0.285
Rush EPA/play	+0.027	-0.109
Defensive EPA/play	-0.103	+0.233
Defensive success rate	51.9%	58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 7 drives, -18.45 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +8.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Q1 6:13)
Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Q3 11:27)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:41)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 7:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 6:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q3 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 11:23) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 2-B.Maher 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-D.Autry), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones, RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at DAL 44. 53-D.Leonard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia [WPA -9.5% · EPA -5.18]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to 49-J.Olawale. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -1.48]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott left tackle to IND 38 for 3 yards (23-K.Moore II). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.97]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) 45-R.Smith left tackle to IND 36 for 10 yards (30-G.Odum). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.21]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at IND 47 for -10 yards (94-T.Lewis). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -2.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 2-B.Maher 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-D.Autry), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones, RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at DAL 44. 53-D.Leonard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia [WPA -9.5% · EPA -5.18]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 25-M.Mack left end to IND 39 for -2 yards (51-C.Reid). FUMBLES (51-C.Reid), RECOVERED by DAL-93-D.Ross at IND 35. 93-D.Ross to IND 35 for no gain (78-R.Kelly [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.89]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to IND 5 for -2 yards (35-P.Desir). FUMBLES (35-P.Desir), and recovers at IND 5. DAL-76-X.Su'a-Filo was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA -4.4% · EPA -4.55]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to DAL 47 for 37 yards (38-J.Heath). [WPA +2.0% · EPA +3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:13 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(6:13) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 6:09 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 25 · Score 0-10
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:27 · DAL 6 · Score 0-16
(11:27) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:23 · DAL 15 · Score 0-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 1:41 · DAL 26 · Score 0-20
(1:41) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:01 · DAL 5 · Score 0-23
(7:01) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts on 2018-12-16?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-0 in Week 15, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 0, Indianapolis Colts 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q1 6:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q3 11:27) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 1:41, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 7:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 52.2% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -13.54 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 47.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (6:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to DAL 47 for 37 yards (38-J.Heath)..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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