Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 40–39 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 29–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- Dak Prescott
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:34) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 42 for 4 yards (54-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (54-F.Oluoku…
- Game date
- 2020-09-20
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 40–39 on 2020-09-20, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 29–10 halftime lead. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +16.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 20 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 39 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(11:06) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-T.Hill].
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(7:45) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(4:32) 7-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:50) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:06) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(4:17) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(14:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-R.Gage for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(8:01) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
(5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 86-D.Schultz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:52) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:06TD Calvin RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 6-0
(11:06) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-T.Hill].
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:58XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:45TD Hayden HurstPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 42
- Score
- 13-0
(7:45) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:37XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 14-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:32FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 24
- Score
- 17-0
(4:32) 7-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:10FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 9
- Score
- 20-0
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:15TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 20-6
(12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:09XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 20-7
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:03TD Calvin RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 26-7
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:50FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 26-10
(1:50) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:06FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 29-10
(:06) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:27TD Dak PrescottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 29-16
(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:23XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 29-17
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:17TD Dak PrescottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 29-23
(4:17) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 4:14XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 29-24
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:29TD Russell Gage Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 8
- Score
- 35-24
(14:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-R.Gage for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:23XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 36-24
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:01FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 13
- Score
- 39-24
(8:01) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 5:02TD Dalton SchultzPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 39-30
(5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 86-D.Schultz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:52TD Dak PrescottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 39-36
(1:52) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:49XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 39-37
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 0:04FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 39-40
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 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).
- 1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +16.72 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +12.52 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4
CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 5
Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 6
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 7
Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 8Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 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
Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing
Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+16.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.11 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (28-D.Worley) [98-T.Crawford].
Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): Ezekiel Elliott — (9:34) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 42 for 4 yards (54-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (54-F.Oluokun), touched at ATL 42, RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 45. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 48 for 3 yards (78-T.Steel
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) · 49 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.52 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.036 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.327 | +0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.08, Dallas Cowboys +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.08 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.04 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +7.33 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +3.72 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Hayden Hurst (Matt Ryan pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott
- Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott
- Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Dalton Schultz (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Dallas Cowboys — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 20–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 22 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-T.Hill].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 10:58) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 42 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 7:37) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 24 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 7-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–9. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 12:09) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 12:23) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 4:14) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 16–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-R.Gage for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 14:23) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 86-D.Schultz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:49) — 2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 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 0:04) — (:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:49) — (Onside Kick formation) 2-G.Zuerlein kicks onside 11 yards from DAL 35 to DAL 46. RECOVERED by DAL-29-C.Goodwin.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb to ATL 30 for 24 yards (27-D.Kazee).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 21 for -6 yards (sack split by 56-D.Fowler and 45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler), RECOVERED by ATL-50-J.Cominsky at DAL 22.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 42 for 4 yards (54-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (54-F.Oluokun), touched at ATL 42, RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 45. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 48 for 3 yards (78-T.Steel
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 42 for 4 yards (54-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (54-F.Oluokun), touched at ATL 42, RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 45. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 48 for 3 yards (78-T.Steel
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 86-D.Schultz to DAL 41 for 9 yards (54-F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (54-F.Oluokun), RECOVERED by ATL-94-D.Senat at DAL 40. 94-D.Senat to DAL 40 for no gain (86
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 21 for -6 yards (sack split by 56-D.Fowler and 45-D.Jones). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler), RECOVERED by ATL-50-J.Cominsky at DAL 22.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (28-D.Worley) [98-T.Crawford].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · DAL 22 · Score 6-0
(11:06) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [72-T.Hill]. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:58 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:45 · DAL 42 · Score 13-0
(7:45) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:37 · DAL 15 · Score 14-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 4:32 · DAL 24 · Score 17-0
(4:32) 7-Y.Koo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:10 · DAL 9 · Score 20-0
(1:10) 7-Y.Koo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:15 · ATL 1 · Score 20-6
(12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 21-E.Elliott right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:09 · ATL 15 · Score 20-7
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:03 · DAL 3 · Score 26-7
(6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · ATL 15 · Score 26-10
(1:50) 2-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DAL 23 · Score 29-10
(:06) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 12:27 · ATL 2 · Score 29-16
(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:23 · ATL 15 · Score 29-17
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 4:17 · ATL 1 · Score 29-23
(4:17) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 4:14 · ATL 15 · Score 29-24
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · DAL 8 · Score 35-24
(14:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-R.Gage for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:23 · DAL 15 · Score 36-24
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:01 · DAL 13 · Score 39-24
(8:01) 7-Y.Koo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:02 · ATL 10 · Score 39-30
(5:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 86-D.Schultz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · ATL 1 · Score 39-36
(1:52) 4-D.Prescott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · ATL 15 · Score 39-37
2-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ATL 28 · Score 39-40
(:04) 2-G.Zuerlein 46 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.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys on 2020-09-20?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 20, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 9, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Dallas Cowboys 16; Final: Atlanta Falcons 39, Dallas Cowboys 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 11:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Hurst (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 7:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 12:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 6:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q3 12:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q3 4:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Gage (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 14:29) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 5:02) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q4 1:52) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 4:32, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 1:10, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 8:01, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 69.4% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.52 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 54.5% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (28-D.Worley) [98-T.Crawford]..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 40-39 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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