Falcons 3–43 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 70.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.81 EPA per dropback, +27.45 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 39.1% completion, -23.5% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -14.91 total passing EPA.

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

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.92 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at ATL 2 for 23 yards (22-F.Moreau)..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 43–3 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 3–36 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dak Prescott
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DA…
Game date: 2021-11-14

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 43–3 on 2021-11-14. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +27.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	0	0	0	0	3
Dallas Cowboys	7	29	7	0	0	43

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3DAL 17

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:48TD
CeeDee Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
0-6
(11:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:42XP
LHL. Hajrullahu
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:27FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 17
Score
3-7
(8:27) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:27TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-13
(13:27) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:24XP
LHL. Hajrullahu
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-14
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:12TD
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-20
(8:12) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:07XP
LHL. Hajrullahu
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-21
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:15TD
CeeDee Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 9
Score
3-27
(1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Vaughters].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:10XP
LHL. Hajrullahu
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-28
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:44TD
DCD. Colquitt
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 83
Score
3-34
(:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DAL-25-N.Wright at ATL -1. TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:37Safety
Ezekiel Elliott
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-36
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:38TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
3-42
(:38) 4-D.Prescott scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:31XP
LHL. Hajrullahu
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
3-43
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +27.45 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
2CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
3Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
4Amari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
5W. Gallman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6Tony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
8Noah Brown · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 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 (+27.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+3.92 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at ATL 2 for 23 yards (22-F.Moreau).

Biggest single play (-6.41 EPA): D. Colquitt — (:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DAL-25-N.Wright at ATL -1. 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 Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.81 EPA/play · +27.45 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -23.5% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -14.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.477	+0.123
Offensive success rate	27.5%	42.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.778	+0.629
Rush EPA/play	-0.131	-0.375
Defensive EPA/play	-0.123	+0.477
Defensive success rate	57.6%	72.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.48), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.48 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -32.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +11.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 11:48)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q2 13:27)
Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott (Q2 8:12)
Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 1:15)
Dallas Cowboys — D. Colquitt (Q2 0:44)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q3 0:38)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 8:27)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 11:42) — 3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 29–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 13:24) — 3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 8:07) — 3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Vaughters].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:10) — 3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 83 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DAL-25-N.Wright at ATL -1. TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the ATL 1 (Q2 0:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 4-D.Prescott scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 0:31) — 3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb to ATL 12 for 21 yards (24-A.Terrell). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.70]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb pushed ob at ATL 33 for 37 yards (21-D.Harmon). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.72]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 14-R.Gage (26-J.Lewis). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.50]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.72]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-C.Patterson to DAL 35 for 14 yards (30-A.Brown; 42-K.Neal). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +0.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DAL-25-N.Wright at ATL -1. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.5% · EPA -6.41]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:40) — (6:40) 21-E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 18 for 7 yards (27-R.Grant). FUMBLES (27-R.Grant), RECOVERED by ATL-22-F.Moreau at ATL 15. Penalty on DAL-52-C.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.86]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Diggs at ATL 47. 7-T.Diggs to ATL 47 for no gain (8-K.Pitts). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.55]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 17-O.Zaccheaus INTERCEPTED by 30-A.Brown at DAL 30. 30-A.Brown to DAL 30 for no gain (17-O.Zaccheaus). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.30]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 11:48 · ATL 13 · Score 0-6
(11:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 11:42 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 8:27 · DAL 17 · Score 3-7
(8:27) 7-Y.Koo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:27 · ATL 1 · Score 3-13
(13:27) 21-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:24 · ATL 15 · Score 3-14
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:12 · ATL 2 · Score 3-20
(8:12) 21-E.Elliott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:07 · ATL 15 · Score 3-21
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · ATL 9 · Score 3-27
(1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Vaughters].
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · ATL 15 · Score 3-28
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · DAL 83 · Score 3-34
(:44) 12-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 92-D.Armstrong, Center-47-J.Harris, RECOVERED by DAL-25-N.Wright at ATL -1. TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 0:37 · ATL 1 · Score 3-36
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-E.Elliott rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · ATL 4 · Score 3-42
(:38) 4-D.Prescott scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 0:31 · ATL 15 · Score 3-43
3-L.Hajrullahu extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.

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.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys on 2021-11-14?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-3 in Week 10, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Dallas Cowboys 29; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 3, Dallas Cowboys 43.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 11:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 13:27) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 8:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 1:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Colquitt (Q2 0:44) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q3 0:38) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 8:27, 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), 70.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.81 EPA per dropback, +27.45 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 39.1% completion, -23.5% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -14.91 total passing EPA.

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.92 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at ATL 2 for 23 yards (22-F.Moreau)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

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