Cowboys 20–17 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.5% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.90 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 51.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.85 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

C. Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.01 EPA): (4:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb ran ob at LAC 33 for 18 yards (36-J.Taylor)..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 20–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 13–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: CeeDee Lamb
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard to LAC 16 for 60 yards (2…
Game date: 2023-10-16

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–17 on 2023-10-16. CeeDee Lamb posted a game-high +10.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	6	0	10	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	7	0	3	13	0	17

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+1DAL 15

LAC 18

LAC 2

DAL 15

+3LAC 21

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:34TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
0-6
(10:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:31XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:26TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
6-7
(6:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:21XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:03FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 14
Score
10-7
(:03) 17-B.Aubrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
10-7
END QUARTER 2
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:11FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 6
Score
10-10
(1:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:26TD
Brandin Cooks
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
16-10
(11:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:19XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-10
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:15TD
Gerald Everett
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
17-16
(7:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 7-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:11TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
17-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 2:23FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 21
Score
20-17
(2:23) 17-B.Aubrey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +9.85 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4Tony Pollard · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5Brandin Cooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
6Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
7Jake Ferguson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
8Brandin Cooks · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 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

CeeDee Lamb — DAL · Receiving

CeeDee Lamb posted the highest total EPA (+10.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.

CeeDee Lamb's top snap (+2.01 EPA): (4:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb ran ob at LAC 33 for 18 yards (36-J.Taylor).

Biggest single play (+5.68 EPA): Dak Prescott — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard to LAC 16 for 60 yards (26-A.Samuel).

Quarterback report card

Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.90 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.000	-0.059
Offensive success rate	39.2%	36.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.240	-0.017
Rush EPA/play	-0.263	-0.407
Defensive EPA/play	+0.059	-0.000
Defensive success rate	64.0%	60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: +0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +0.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -5.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 10:34)
Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q1 6:26)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandin Cooks (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 11:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 7:15)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 0:03)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 1:11)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q4 2:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 10:31) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 6:21) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 17-B.Aubrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–10. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:19) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 7-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 7:11) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LAC 21 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) 17-B.Aubrey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 7-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.7% · EPA +2.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) 16-J.Scott punts 49 yards to DAL 21, Center-47-J.Harris, downed by LAC-47-J.Harris. Los Angeles Chargers challenged the kick downed ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 16-J.Scott punts 49 yards [WPA +22.1% · EPA +5.34]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard to LAC 16 for 60 yards (26-A.Samuel). [WPA +20.5% · EPA +5.68]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 1-Q.Johnston INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Gilmore [33-D.Clark] at LAC 33. 21-S.Gilmore to LAC 33 for no gain (1-Q.Johnston). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -3.06]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +1.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 20-T.Pollard to LAC 16 for 60 yards (26-A.Samuel). [WPA +20.5% · EPA +5.68]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) 16-J.Scott punts 49 yards to DAL 21, Center-47-J.Harris, downed by LAC-47-J.Harris. Los Angeles Chargers challenged the kick downed ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 16-J.Scott punts 49 yards [WPA +22.1% · EPA +5.34]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 4-D.Prescott up the middle to LAC 13 for no gain (20-D.Marlowe, 52-K.Mack). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.10]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete short right to 5-J.Palmer (26-D.Bland). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -3.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · DAL 1 · Score 0-6
(10:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:31 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:26 · LAC 18 · Score 6-7
(6:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:21 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · LAC 14 · Score 10-7
(:03) 17-B.Aubrey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-7
END QUARTER 2
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:11 · DAL 6 · Score 10-10
(1:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:26 · LAC 2 · Score 16-10
(11:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 3-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:19 · LAC 15 · Score 17-10
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:15 · DAL 1 · Score 17-16
(7:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 7-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 7:11 · DAL 15 · Score 17-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · LAC 21 · Score 20-17
(2:23) 17-B.Aubrey 39 yard field goal 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2023-10-16?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 in Week 6, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 10, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Dallas Cowboys 20, Los Angeles Chargers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 10:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q1 6:26) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 11:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 7:15) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 1:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.5% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.90 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 51.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.85 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers?

CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.01 EPA): (4:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb ran ob at LAC 33 for 18 yards (36-J.Taylor)..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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