Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 33–17 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 23–6 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Pierre Strong Jr.
- Top passer
- Desmond Watson
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED …
- Game date
- 2024-09-08
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 33–17 on 2024-09-08. Pierre Strong Jr. posted a game-high +1.79 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
 Cleveland Browns | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the DAL 30.
(6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(5:18) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(2:11) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(:55) 17-B.Aubrey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
17-B.Aubrey kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to CLE 6. 16-J.Darden to CLE 27 for 21 yards (35-M.Liufau, 13-D.Overshown).
(13:15) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 49 yards to DAL 40, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 9-K.Turpin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(8:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 3-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(1:31) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(11:55) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(:33) (No Huddle) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:28FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 33
- Score
- 0-3
(9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:23FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 0-3
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the DAL 30.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:59TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 6-3
(6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 6:55XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:18TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 13-3
(5:18) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:15XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:11FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 39
- Score
- 17-3
(2:11) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:55FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 22
- Score
- 20-3
(:55) 17-B.Aubrey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:51FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 35
- Score
- 20-3
17-B.Aubrey kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to CLE 6. 16-J.Darden to CLE 27 for 21 yards (35-M.Liufau, 13-D.Overshown).
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 13:15TD KaVontae TurpinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 89
- Score
- 26-3
(13:15) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 49 yards to DAL 40, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 9-K.Turpin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:59XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 27-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:46TD Jerry JeudyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 27-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 3-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:42XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 27-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 1:31FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 32
- Score
- 30-10
(1:31) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 11:55FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 28
- Score
- 33-10
(11:55) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:33TD Jonathan FordPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 33-16
(:33) (No Huddle) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:29XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 10
- Score
- 33-17
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Pierre Strong Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 2
Jordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 3
Hunter Luepke · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4
Jordyn Brooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 5
David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 6Jerry Jeudy · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7
CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 8Pierre Strong Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 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
Pierre Strong Jr. — CLE · Rushing
Pierre Strong Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+1.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.94 EPA): Desmond Watson — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Diggs at DAL 22. 7-T.Diggs to DAL 23 for 1 yard (8-E.Moore).
Quarterback report card
Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 60 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -21.87 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.244 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 29.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.365 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.244 | +0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.4% | 58.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Dallas Cowboys generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -23.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -3.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandin Cooks (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- Dallas Cowboys — KaVontae Turpin
- Cleveland Browns — Jerry Jeudy (Desmond Watson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins
- Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q1 9:23) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the DAL 30.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 6:55) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 16–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 5:15) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 39 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 17-B.Aubrey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DAL 35 (Q2 0:51) — 17-B.Aubrey kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to CLE 6. 16-J.Darden to CLE 27 for 21 yards (35-M.Liufau, 13-D.Overshown)..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 89 (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 49 yards to DAL 40, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 9-K.Turpin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 12:59) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 3-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 8:42) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 32 (Q3 1:31) — (1:31) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DAL 10 (Q4 0:29) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 88-C.Lamb pushed ob at CLE 26 for 34 yards (1-J.Thornhill).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Kendricks (11-M.Parsons) at CLE 31. 50-E.Kendricks to CLE 23 for 8 yards (85-D.Njoku).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at DAL 36 for 6 yards (21-C.Carson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 3-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Diggs at DAL 22. 7-T.Diggs to DAL 23 for 1 yard (8-E.Moore).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 49 yards to DAL 40, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 9-K.Turpin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Kendricks (11-M.Parsons) at CLE 31. 50-E.Kendricks to CLE 23 for 8 yards (85-D.Njoku).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:28 · DAL 33 · Score 0-3
(9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:23 · CLE 35 · Score 0-3
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the DAL 30. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:59 · CLE 21 · Score 6-3
(6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-B.Cooks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:55 · CLE 15 · Score 7-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 5:18 · CLE 3 · Score 13-3
(5:18) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · CLE 15 · Score 14-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:11 · CLE 39 · Score 17-3
(2:11) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:55 · CLE 22 · Score 20-3
(:55) 17-B.Aubrey 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:51 · DAL 35 · Score 20-3
17-B.Aubrey kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to CLE 6. 16-J.Darden to CLE 27 for 21 yards (35-M.Liufau, 13-D.Overshown). - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 13:15 · DAL 89 · Score 26-3
(13:15) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 49 yards to DAL 40, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 9-K.Turpin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 12:59 · CLE 15 · Score 27-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:46 · DAL 6 · Score 27-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 3-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:42 · DAL 15 · Score 27-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 1:31 · CLE 32 · Score 30-10
(1:31) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 11:55 · CLE 28 · Score 33-10
(11:55) 17-B.Aubrey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · DAL 2 · Score 33-16
(:33) (No Huddle) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · DAL 10 · Score 33-17
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
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.
- Pierre Strong Jr. (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Desmond Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns on 2024-09-08?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 33-17 in Week 1, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 16, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 6:59) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 5:18) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — K. Turpin (Q3 13:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jeudy (D. Watson pass) (Q3 8:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (Q4 0:33) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 9:28, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 9:23, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 2:11, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 0:55, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 0:51, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 1:31, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 11:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -21.87 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 52.8% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns?
Pierre Strong Jr. (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +1.79 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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