Lions 47–9 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 40.5% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -20.11 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.52 total passing EPA.

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.90 EPA): (12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 47–9 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Detroit Lions 33–6 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (4:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 32-B.B…
Game date: 2024-10-13

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 47–9 on 2024-10-13. Jared Goff posted a game-high +17.52 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	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	7	26	10	10	0	47
Dallas Cowboys	3	3	3	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 16

+3DAL 22

DAL 52

+3DAL 30

DAL 1

+3DET 29

DAL 37

+3DET 32

DAL 4

+1DAL 30

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 11:24FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 16
Score
0-3
(11:24) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:13TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 16
Score
6-3
(9:13) 5-D.Montgomery left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:06XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:31FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
10-3
(13:31) 39-J.Bates 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:49TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 52
Score
16-3
(11:49) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:39XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
17-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:01FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 30
Score
20-3
(4:01) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:40TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
26-3
(:40) 68-T.Decker and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:36TD
Jessie Bates III
Points+7
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
27-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:12FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 29
Score
27-6
(:12) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:42TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 37
Score
33-6
(12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:35XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
34-6
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 8:52FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 32
Score
34-9
(8:52) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:29FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
37-9
(5:29) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:15FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
40-9
(14:15) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:22TD
ASA. St
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
46-9
(13:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-14-A.St. Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:18XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 30
Score
47-9
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.52 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
3Tim Patrick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
4D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +5.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
6A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
7Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
8Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 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

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+17.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+4.90 EPA): (12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.26 EPA): Dak Prescott — (4:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at DET -8. Touchback.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -20.11 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.301	-0.274
Offensive success rate	50.6%	43.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.417	-0.536
Rush EPA/play	+0.258	-0.142
Defensive EPA/play	+0.274	-0.301
Defensive success rate	56.5%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -23.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +25.58 total EPA, 9 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q1 9:13)
Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 11:49)
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q2 0:40)
Detroit Lions — Joshua Williams (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 12:42)
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 13:22)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q1 11:24)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q2 13:31)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q2 4:01)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 0:12)
Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q3 8:52)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q3 5:29)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q4 14:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 5-D.Montgomery left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 9:06) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 26–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) 39-J.Bates 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 52 (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 11:39) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 30 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 68-T.Decker and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:36) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 37 (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 12:35) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q3 8:52) — (8:52) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DAL 15 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 13:22); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DAL 30 (Q4 13:18) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at DET -8. Touchback. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.26]
Detroit Lions (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 17-T.Patrick to DAL 23 for 42 yards (27-A.Oruwariye). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +4.18]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 88-C.Lamb to DET 27 for 27 yards (32-B.Branch). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.71]
Detroit Lions (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 5-D.Montgomery left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.07]
Detroit Lions (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at DET -8. Touchback. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.26]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for 83-J.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Branch at DET 49. 32-B.Branch to DAL 4 for 47 yards (83-J.Brooks). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.07]
Detroit Lions (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +4.90]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 9-K.Turpin to DET 31 for 3 yards (42-J.Reeves-Maybin; 46-J.Campbell). FUMBLES (42-J.Reeves-Maybin), touched at DET 31, RECOVERED by DET-44-M.Rodriguez a [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 11:24 · DET 16 · Score 0-3
(11:24) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:13 · DAL 16 · Score 6-3
(9:13) 5-D.Montgomery left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:06 · DAL 15 · Score 7-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:31 · DAL 22 · Score 10-3
(13:31) 39-J.Bates 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:49 · DAL 52 · Score 16-3
(11:49) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 87-S.LaPorta for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:39 · DAL 15 · Score 17-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:01 · DAL 30 · Score 20-3
(4:01) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · DAL 1 · Score 26-3
(:40) 68-T.Decker and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:36 · DAL 15 · Score 27-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · DET 29 · Score 27-6
(:12) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 12:42 · DAL 37 · Score 33-6
(12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 12:35 · DAL 15 · Score 34-6
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 8:52 · DET 32 · Score 34-9
(8:52) 17-B.Aubrey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 5:29 · DAL 15 · Score 37-9
(5:29) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · DAL 15 · Score 40-9
(14:15) 39-J.Bates 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:22 · DAL 4 · Score 46-9
(13:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-14-A.St. Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · DAL 30 · Score 47-9
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys on 2024-10-13?

The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 47-9 in Week 6, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 26, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 9:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q2 11:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q2 0:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q3 12:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q4 13:22) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 11:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 13:31, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 4:01, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 8:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q3 5:29, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 40.5% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -20.11 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.90 EPA): (12:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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