Seahawks 22–24 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.63 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 60.0% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.97 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.28 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.24 EPA): (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at SEA 0. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 24–22 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 6–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dak Prescott
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at …
Game date: 2019-01-05

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 24–22 on 2019-01-05. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +5.28 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	0	6	8	8	0	22
Dallas Cowboys	3	7	0	14	0	24

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

+3SEA 21

+3DAL 24

SEA 1

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 9:54FG
Brett Maher
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 21
Score
0-3
(9:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 7:05FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 9
Score
3-3
(7:05) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:47FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 24
Score
6-3
(1:47) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:28TD
Michael Gallup
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 11
Score
6-9
(:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:24XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
6-10
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 2:03TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
12-10
(2:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 1:59Safety
Michael Davis
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
14-10
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-M.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:32TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
14-16
(12:32) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:28XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
14-17
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:14TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
14-23
(2:14) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:08XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
14-24
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 1:22TD
JMJ. McKissic
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
20-24
(1:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 21-J.McKissic for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 1:18Safety
Caelen Carson
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
22-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Carson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
2Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
3Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
5Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
6A. Hurns · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
7J. McKissic · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +1.63 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.04 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 · Rushing

Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+5.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (-5.24 EPA): (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at SEA 0. Touchback.

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) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.63 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.050	-0.027
Offensive success rate	37.1%	39.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.032	+0.044
Rush EPA/play	-0.096	+0.024
Defensive EPA/play	+0.027	+0.050
Defensive success rate	60.2%	62.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks -0.05, Dallas Cowboys -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -2.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -3.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 0:28)
Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q3 2:03)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q4 12:32)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q4 2:14)
Seattle Seahawks — J. McKissic (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 1:22)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q1 9:54)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 7:05)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:47)

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 SEA 21 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 11 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:24) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 8–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q3 1:59) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-M.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–8. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 12:28) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:08) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 21-J.McKissic for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Carson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at DAL 17 for 22 yards (24-C.Awuzie). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.77]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at SEA 0. Touchback. [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.24]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper to SEA 16 for 34 yards (33-T.Thompson). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +2.74]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.67]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 21-E.Elliott right end ran ob at SEA 22 for 44 yards (28-J.Coleman). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.30]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at SEA 0. Touchback. [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.24]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at DAL 17 for 22 yards (24-C.Awuzie). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.77]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 21-J.McKissic for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.5% · EPA +4.38]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 21-E.Elliott right end ran ob at SEA 22 for 44 yards (28-J.Coleman). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.30]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 9:54 · SEA 21 · Score 0-3
(9:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 7:05 · DAL 9 · Score 3-3
(7:05) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:47 · DAL 24 · Score 6-3
(1:47) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · SEA 11 · Score 6-9
(:28) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · SEA 15 · Score 6-10
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · DAL 4 · Score 12-10
(2:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q3 1:59 · DAL 2 · Score 14-10
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-M.Davis rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:32 · SEA 1 · Score 14-16
(12:32) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · SEA 15 · Score 14-17
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · SEA 1 · Score 14-23
(2:14) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:08 · SEA 15 · Score 14-24
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · DAL 7 · Score 20-24
(1:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 21-J.McKissic for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 1:18 · DAL 2 · Score 22-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Carson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys on 2019-01-05?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-22 in Week 18, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 8, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 8, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Seattle Seahawks 22, Dallas Cowboys 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 0:28) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q3 2:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q4 12:32) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 2:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. McKissic (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:22) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 9:54, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 7:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 59.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.63 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 60.0% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.97 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.28 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.24 EPA): (9:43) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at SEA 0. Touchback..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Dallas Cowboys won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

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