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NFL · Wild Card · January 12, 2019 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2018 Wild Card Recap

Rams defeat Cowboys 30–22 in Wild Card

Dak Prescott led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 22–30 Wild Card finish.

Dallas Cowboys 22 11–7
Final 22–30
Los Angeles Rams 30 14–3 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
22–30
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 7–20 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Dak Prescott
Game date
January 12, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 20/37 · 262 YDS · 1 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Gallup
    Michael Gallup 6 REC · 119 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Jarwin 2 REC · 17 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 23 CAR · 123 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gurley 16 CAR · 115 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 15/29 · 197 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 30–22 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 7–20 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dak Prescott
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-01-12

Game summary

The LA beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–22 on 2019-01-12. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +11.76 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys7087022
LA31737030

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 9:47FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 7
    Score
    0-3

    (9:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:10TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 29
    Score
    6-3

    (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:03XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. LALA
    Q2 13:43FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    7-6

    (13:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  5. LALA
    Q2 7:05TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    7-12

    (7:05) (No Huddle) 35-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 7:00XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    7-13

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  7. LALA
    Q2 3:35TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    7-19

    (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 3:27XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    7-20

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  9. LALA
    Q3 10:08FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 26
    Score
    7-23

    (10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 5:23TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    13-23

    (5:23) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 5:20Safety
    Dak Prescott

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    15-23

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 19-A.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  12. LALA
    Q4 7:20TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    15-29

    (7:20) 35-C.Anderson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 7:16XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    15-30

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 2:17TD
    Dak Prescott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    21-30

    (2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 2:11XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    22-30

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.76 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · LA · Rushing · +7.76 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Michael GallupMichael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Gurley · LA · Rushing · +4.97 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Jared GoffJared Goff · LA · Passing · +4.86 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · LA · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Jarwin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Dak Prescott

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dak Prescott — DAL · Passing

Dak Prescott posted the highest total EPA (+11.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+3.88 EPA): (2:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Cooper [93-N.Suh]. PENALTY on LA-21-A.Talib, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LA 17 - No Play.

Biggest single play (+3.97 EPA): T. Gurley — (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -7.1% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.76 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -9.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.115+0.195
Offensive success rate40.3%52.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.318+0.168
Rush EPA/play-0.077+0.315
Defensive EPA/play-0.195-0.115
Defensive success rate47.3%59.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 8 drives, +8.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 9 drives, +18.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Amari CooperDallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 6:10)
  • Calvin AndersonLA — Calvin Anderson (Q2 7:05)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q2 3:35)
  • Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q3 5:23)
  • Calvin AndersonLA — Calvin Anderson (Q4 7:20)
  • Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q4 2:17)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 9:47)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 13:43)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 10:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 6:03) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: LA won the period 17–0. LA connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle) 35-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 7:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 3:27) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 8–3. LA connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q3 5:20).

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 35-C.Anderson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 7:16) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 2:17); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:11) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to LA 44 for 5 yards (58-C.Littleton, 43-J.Johnson). PENALTY on LA-22-M.Peters, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 44. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.59]
  • LA (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.97]
  • LA (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 16-J.Goff up the middle to LA 48 for 3 yards (96-M.Collins). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.40]
  • LA (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) 35-C.Anderson up the middle to DAL 1 for 14 yards (25-X.Woods). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.01]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.97]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Cooper [93-N.Suh]. PENALTY on LA-21-A.Talib, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LA 17 - No Play. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +3.88]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to LA 44 for 5 yards (58-C.Littleton, 43-J.Johnson). PENALTY on LA-22-M.Peters, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 44. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.59]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup to LA 2 for 44 yards (20-L.Joyner). Los Angeles Rams challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field [WPA +4.4% · EPA +3.59]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · DAL 7 · Score 0-3
    (9:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:10 · LA 29 · Score 6-3
    (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:03 · LA 15 · Score 7-3
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:43 · DAL 5 · Score 7-6
    (13:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 7:05 · DAL 1 · Score 7-12
    (7:05) (No Huddle) 35-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 7:00 · DAL 15 · Score 7-13
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · DAL 35 · Score 7-19
    (3:35) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:27 · DAL 15 · Score 7-20
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q3 10:08 · DAL 26 · Score 7-23
    (10:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 5:23 · LA 1 · Score 13-23
    (5:23) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q3 5:20 · LA 2 · Score 15-23
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Prescott pass to 19-A.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 7:20 · DAL 1 · Score 15-29
    (7:20) 35-C.Anderson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 7:16 · DAL 15 · Score 15-30
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · LA 1 · Score 21-30
    (2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 2:11 · LA 15 · Score 22-30
    2-B.Maher 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.

  • LA 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.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs LA on 2019-01-12?

The LA beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-22 in Wild Card, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs LA?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, LA 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, LA 17; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 8, LA 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, LA 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 22, LA 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs LA?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 6:10) LA touchdown — C. Anderson (Q2 7:05) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 3:35) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 5:23) LA touchdown — C. Anderson (Q4 7:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 2:17) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 13:43, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 10:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs LA?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 54.1% completion, -7.1% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.76 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 51.7% completion, -9.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.86 total passing EPA.

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.88 EPA): (2:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Cooper [93-N.Suh]. PENALTY on LA-21-A.Talib, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LA 17 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W

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