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NFL · Week 4 · October 1, 2023 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Cowboys defeat Patriots 38–3 in Week 4

Jake Ferguson led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 3–38 Week 4 finish.

New England Patriots 3 1–3
Final 3–38
Dallas Cowboys 38 3–1 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
3–38
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–28 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Jake Ferguson
Game date
October 1, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 4 REC · 51 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • DeMario Douglas
    DeMario Douglas 2 REC · 45 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • DeVante Parker
    DeVante Parker 2 REC · 33 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Jake Ferguson
    Jake Ferguson 7 REC · 77 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jalen Tolbert
    Jalen Tolbert 4 REC · 53 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 28/37 · 233 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 38–3 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–28 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jake Ferguson
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTE…
Game date
2023-10-01

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38–3 on 2023-10-01. Jake Ferguson posted a game-high +5.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New England Patriots300003
Dallas Cowboys101837038

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 10:54FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 5
    Score
    0-3

    (10:54) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 6:44FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 11
    Score
    3-3

    (6:44) 37-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 1:34TD
    CeeDee Lamb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 20
    Score
    3-9

    (1:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 1:30XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-10

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:17TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 92
    Score
    3-16

    (11:17) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -2 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler) [56-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by DAL-55-L.Vander Esch at NE 11. 55-L.Vander Esch for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 11:09Safety
    Bryan Anger

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-18

    (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-B.Anger pass to 99-C.Golston is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:06FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 5
    Score
    3-21

    (4:06) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 1:07TD
    DaRon Bland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 48
    Score
    3-27

    (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 46. 26-D.Bland for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:54XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-28

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 7:45FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-31

    (7:45) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:41TD
    Hunter Luepke

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 3
    Score
    3-37

    (6:41) (Shotgun) 40-H.Luepke right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:38XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-38

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jake FergusonJake Ferguson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  2. 2Jalen TolbertJalen Tolbert · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Hunter HenryHunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.93 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  5. 5KaVontae TurpinKaVontae Turpin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.53 EPA/play
  6. 6Michael GallupMichael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Demario DouglasDemario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  8. 8Hunter LuepkeHunter Luepke · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jake Ferguson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jake Ferguson — DAL · Receiving

Jake Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+5.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.

Jake Ferguson's top snap (+2.06 EPA): (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 87-J.Ferguson to NE 4 for 14 yards (23-K.Dugger, 27-M.Bryant).

Biggest single play (-9.18 EPA): Marcus Jones — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 46. 26-D.Bland for 54 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 · 75.7% completion · +12.9% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.93 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -16.7% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -14.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.468+0.059
Offensive success rate25.7%47.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.500+0.164
Rush EPA/play-0.442+0.010
Defensive EPA/play-0.059+0.468
Defensive success rate52.9%74.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.47), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.47 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +5.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 11 drives, -34.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 1:34)
  • Marcus JonesDallas Cowboys — Marcus Jones (Q2 11:17)
  • DaRon BlandDallas Cowboys — DaRon Bland (Q2 1:07)
  • Hunter LuepkeDallas Cowboys — Hunter Luepke (Q4 6:41)

Field goals

  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q1 10:54)
  • Chad RylandNew England Patriots — Chad Ryland (Q1 6:44)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 4:06)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q3 7:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) 37-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NE 20 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 1:30) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 18–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 92 (Q2 11:17); Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the NE 15 (Q2 11:09) — (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-B.Anger pass to 99-C.Golston is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 48 (Q2 1:07); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:54) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 40-H.Luepke right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 6:38) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 81-D.Douglas ran ob at DAL 15 for 42 yards (55-L.Vander Esch). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.41]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -2 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler) [56-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by DAL-55-L.Vander Esch at NE 11. 55-L.Vander Esch for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.80]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 46. 26-D.Bland for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -9.18]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 20-T.Pollard right end to NE 5 for -4 yards (23-K.Dugger). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.06]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at NE 40 for 29 yards (5-J.Peppers). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 46. 26-D.Bland for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -9.18]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -2 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler) [56-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by DAL-55-L.Vander Esch at NE 11. 55-L.Vander Esch for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.80]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 81-D.Douglas ran ob at DAL 15 for 42 yards (55-L.Vander Esch). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.41]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at NE 31 for -9 yards (91-D.Wise). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 10:54 · NE 5 · Score 0-3
    (10:54) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 6:44 · DAL 11 · Score 3-3
    (6:44) 37-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:34 · NE 20 · Score 3-9
    (1:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · NE 15 · Score 3-10
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  5. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:17 · DAL 92 · Score 3-16
    (11:17) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -2 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler) [56-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by DAL-55-L.Vander Esch at NE 11. 55-L.Vander Esch for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q2 11:09 · NE 15 · Score 3-18
    (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-B.Anger pass to 99-C.Golston is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  7. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 4:06 · NE 5 · Score 3-21
    (4:06) 17-B.Aubrey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · DAL 48 · Score 3-27
    (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bland at DAL 46. 26-D.Bland for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · NE 15 · Score 3-28
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 7:45 · NE 15 · Score 3-31
    (7:45) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:41 · NE 3 · Score 3-37
    (6:41) (Shotgun) 40-H.Luepke right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:38 · NE 15 · Score 3-38
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, 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.
  • Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Marcus Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys on 2023-10-01?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 in Week 4, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: New England Patriots 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Dallas Cowboys 18; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New England Patriots 3, Dallas Cowboys 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 1:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Jones (Q2 11:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bland (Q2 1:07) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — H. Luepke (Q4 6:41) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 10:54, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 6:44, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 4:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 7:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 75.7% completion, +12.9% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.93 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 50.0% completion, -16.7% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -14.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.06 EPA): (12:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 87-J.Ferguson to NE 4 for 14 yards (23-K.Dugger, 27-M.Bryant)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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