Cowboys 31–14 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Wild Card, 2022

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 31–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 18–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dak Prescott
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.…
Game date: 2023-01-16

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–14 on 2023-01-16. Dak Prescott posted a game-high +25.25 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	6	12	6	7	0	31
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	0	6	8	0	14

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

TB 22

TB 1

TB 11

TB 2

DAL 30

TB 18

+1TB 15

DAL 8

+2DAL 2

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:34TD
Dalton Schultz
Points+6
Yard line
TB 22
Score
6-0
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 6:18TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
12-0
(6:18) 4-D.Prescott left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:34TD
Dalton Schultz
Points+6
Yard line
TB 11
Score
18-0
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David].
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:11TD
Michael Gallup
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
24-0
(10:11) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:05TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 30
Score
24-6
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 6-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:18TD
CeeDee Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
TB 18
Score
30-6
(10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:13XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
31-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:09TD
CBC. Brate
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 8
Score
31-12
(2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:04Safety
TBT. Brady
Points+2
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
31-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +25.25 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
2Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
3CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
4Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
7Justin Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 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 (+25.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.

Dak Prescott's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.65 EPA): T. Brady — (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 70 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.68 EPA/play · +25.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.205	-0.048
Offensive success rate	47.0%	40.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.682	-0.051
Rush EPA/play	-0.007	-0.035
Defensive EPA/play	+0.048	-0.205
Defensive success rate	59.6%	53.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.20 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +17.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -4.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Dalton Schultz (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 6:34)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q2 6:18)
Dallas Cowboys — Dalton Schultz (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 0:34)
Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 10:11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Justin Jones (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:05)
Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 10:18)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 22 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 12–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 4-D.Prescott left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David]..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 10:11); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 30 (Q3 0:05) — (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 6-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 8–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 10:13) — 19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 2:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 5-B.Anger punts 50 yards to TB 25, Center-45-M.Overton. 83-D.Thompkins to TB 35 for 10 yards (85-N.Brown). [WPA +8.3% · EPA -0.08]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 85-N.Brown to DAL 45 for 3 yards (31-A.Winfield, 54-L.David). PENALTY on TB-96-A.Hicks, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 45. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.85]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.99]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at DAL 24 for -8 yards (50-V.Vea). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:58) — (14:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 17-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Kearse at DAL -9. Touchback. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.65]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +4.39]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:04) — 5-J.Camarda kicks onside 14 yards from TB 35 to TB 49. RECOVERED by TB-25-G.Bernard. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.24]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.99]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · TB 22 · Score 6-0
(6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 86-D.Schultz for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · TB 1 · Score 12-0
(6:18) 4-D.Prescott left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · TB 11 · Score 18-0
(:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 86-D.Schultz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David].
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 10:11 · TB 2 · Score 24-0
(10:11) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:05 · DAL 30 · Score 24-6
(:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 6-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:18 · TB 18 · Score 30-6
(10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · TB 15 · Score 31-6
19-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:09 · DAL 8 · Score 31-12
(2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:04 · DAL 2 · Score 31-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. 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.
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Brady (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2023-01-16?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-14 in Wild Card, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8; Final: Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 6:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q2 6:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Schultz (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 0:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 10:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jones (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:09) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -13.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 67.6% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.68 EPA per dropback, +25.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (10:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 8-9 Now 8-10 L

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