Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 35–27 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 24–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dak Prescott
- Top passer
- Dak Prescott
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:56) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 27 for 2 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (…
- Game date
- 2019-11-17
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 35–27 on 2019-11-17. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +22.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(12:38) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-96-M.Collins, Defensive Offside, declined.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(2:22) 2-B.Maher 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(7:49) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(4:42) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-25-W.Harris, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on DET-91-A.Robinson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(9:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(5:05) 2-B.Maher 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(8:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Pollard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(5:58) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 12:38TD BSB. ScarbroughPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 0-6
(12:38) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-96-M.Collins, Defensive Offside, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 12:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 2:22FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 3-7
(2:22) 2-B.Maher 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:19TD Tony PollardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 9-7
(14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:10XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:49TD Jeff DriskelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-13
(7:49) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:42TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 16-14
(4:42) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 4:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 17-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 23-14
(:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-25-W.Harris, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 24-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on DET-91-A.Robinson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:22TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 11
- Score
- 24-20
(9:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 24-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 5:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 27-21
(5:05) 2-B.Maher 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:03TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 33-21
(8:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:56Safety Tony PollardPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 35-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Pollard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:58TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 35-27
(5:58) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +22.53 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 2
Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 3Randall Cobb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4Jeff Driskel · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.10 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5Tony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6
Mike Hall Jr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.31 EPA/play - 7Ezekiel Elliott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 8Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 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 (+22.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Dak Prescott's top snap (+3.60 EPA): (5:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 13-M.Gallup to DET 9 for 41 yards (38-M.Ford). Penalty on DET-38-M.Ford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-4.86 EPA): Ezekiel Elliott — (14:56) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 27 for 2 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at DAL 28. 40-J.Davis to DAL 28 for no gain (89-B.Jarwin).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +22.53 total EPA
- Jeff Driskel (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -2.9% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.178 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.451 | +0.142 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.178 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +15.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +3.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — B. Scarbrough
- Dallas Cowboys — Tony Pollard (Dak Prescott pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jeff Driskel
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — Randall Cobb (Dak Prescott pass)
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Jeff Driskel pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Dak Prescott pass)
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Jeff Driskel pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher
- Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-96-M.Collins, Defensive Offside, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 12:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 2-B.Maher 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 21–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 21 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:10) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 7:46) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 4:37) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q2 0:33); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:27).
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 9:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) 2-B.Maher 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 8–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 7:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Pollard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 13-M.Gallup to DET 9 for 41 yards (38-M.Ford). Penalty on DET-38-M.Ford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep left to 17-M.Hall ran ob at DAL 9 for 39 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb to DET 24 for 49 yards (24-A.Oruwariye).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Punt formation) PENALTY on DAL-79-M.Bennett, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 48 - No Play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 27 for 2 yards (40-J.Davis). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at DAL 28. 40-J.Davis to DAL 28 for no gain (89-B.Jarwin).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep left to 17-M.Hall ran ob at DAL 9 for 39 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 13-M.Gallup to DET 9 for 41 yards (38-M.Ford). Penalty on DET-38-M.Ford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 12:38 · DAL 5 · Score 0-6
(12:38) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-96-M.Collins, Defensive Offside, declined. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 12:33 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 2:22 · DET 12 · Score 3-7
(2:22) 2-B.Maher 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · DET 21 · Score 9-7
(14:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · DET 15 · Score 10-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:49 · DAL 2 · Score 10-13
(7:49) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:46 · DAL 15 · Score 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:42 · DET 1 · Score 16-14
(4:42) 75-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 4:37 · DET 15 · Score 17-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · DET 19 · Score 23-14
(:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-25-W.Harris, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · DET 15 · Score 24-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. PENALTY on DET-91-A.Robinson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · DAL 11 · Score 24-20
(9:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · DAL 15 · Score 24-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 5:05 · DET 16 · Score 27-21
(5:05) 2-B.Maher 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · DET 17 · Score 33-21
(8:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 21-E.Elliott for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 7:56 · DET 2 · Score 35-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Pollard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · DAL 25 · Score 35-27
(5:58) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions on 2019-11-17?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 35-27 in Week 11, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 21, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 8, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 35, Detroit Lions 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Scarbrough (Q1 12:38) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Pollard (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 14:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Driskel (Q2 7:49) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 4:42) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Cobb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 0:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (J. Driskel pass) (Q3 9:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 8:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (J. Driskel pass) (Q4 5:58) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 2:22, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 5:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 58.0% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +22.53 total passing EPA. Jeff Driskel (Detroit Lions), 41.7% completion, -2.9% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+3.60 EPA): (5:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 13-M.Gallup to DET 9 for 41 yards (38-M.Ford). Penalty on DET-38-M.Ford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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