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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2024 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Falcons defeat Cowboys 27–21 in Week 9

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 21–27 Week 9 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 21 3–5
Final 21–27
Atlanta Falcons 27 6–3 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
21–27
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 10–20 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
November 3, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Rico Dowdle
    Rico Dowdle 12 CAR · 75 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Hunter Luepke
    Hunter Luepke 1 CAR · 5 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • KaVontae Turpin
    KaVontae Turpin 3 REC · 36 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 19/26 · 210 YDS · 3 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Darnell Mooney
    Darnell Mooney 5 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ray-Ray McCloud III
    Ray-Ray McCloud III 3 REC · 28 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 27–21 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 10–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2024-11-03

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–21 on 2024-11-03. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +8.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys3738021
Atlanta Falcons71376027

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 9:36FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 16
    Score
    3-0

    (9:36) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 5:27TD
    Drake London

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 9
    Score
    3-6

    (5:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 5:23XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    3-7

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 8:34TD
    Darnell Mooney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 36
    Score
    3-13

    (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 8:28TD
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    3-14

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:11TD
    Rico Dowdle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    9-14

    (4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:01XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    10-14

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

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 10:29TD
    Ray-Ray McCloud III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 11
    Score
    10-20

    (10:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 34-R.McCloud for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 10:23XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    10-21

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 0:05FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 39
    Score
    13-21

    (:05) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 11:15TD
    Tyler Allgeier

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    13-27

    (11:15) (No Huddle) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 1:32TD
    Jalen Tolbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    19-27

    (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 1:28Safety
    Cooper Rush

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-27

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Rush pass to 88-C.Lamb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.40 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  3. 3Ray-Ray McCloud IIIRay-Ray McCloud III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  4. 4Rico DowdleRico Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake LondonDrake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Rico DowdleRico Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Hunter LuepkeHunter Luepke · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kirk Cousins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kirk Cousins — ATL · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+8.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.42 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 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) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.55 total EPA
  • Cooper RushCooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -15.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.039+0.018
Offensive success rate43.6%44.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.086+0.276
Rush EPA/play+0.135-0.109
Defensive EPA/play-0.018+0.039
Defensive success rate55.4%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +1.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -3.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons — Drake London (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 5:27)
  • Darnell MooneyAtlanta Falcons — Darnell Mooney (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 8:34)
  • Rico DowdleDallas Cowboys — Rico Dowdle (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 4:11)
  • Ray-Ray McCloud IIIAtlanta Falcons — Ray-Ray McCloud III (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 10:29)
  • Tyler AllgeierAtlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Q4 11:15)
  • Jalen TolbertDallas Cowboys — Jalen Tolbert (Cooper Rush pass) (Q4 1:32)

Field goals

  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q1 9:36)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q3 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 5:23) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 36 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 8:28) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:01) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 34-R.McCloud for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 10:23) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ATL 39 (Q3 0:05) — (:05) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 8–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (No Huddle) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Rush pass to 88-C.Lamb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.42]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.41]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) (Punt formation) 5-B.Anger pass incomplete short right to 29-C.Goodwin. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -2.98]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney to DAL 33 for 10 yards (21-C.Carson). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.47]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 88-C.Lamb right end to ATL 47 for -3 yards (55-K.Elliss). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.42]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins sacked at DAL 40 for -8 yards (55-C.Lawson). FUMBLES (55-C.Lawson) [55-C.Lawson], touched at DAL 38, RECOVERED by DAL-6-Do.Wilson at DAL 33. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.42]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 88-C.Lamb right end to ATL 47 for -3 yards (55-K.Elliss). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.60]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney to DAL 33 for 10 yards (21-C.Carson). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 9:36 · ATL 16 · Score 3-0
    (9:36) 17-B.Aubrey 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  2. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:27 · DAL 9 · Score 3-6
    (5:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 5-D.London for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:23 · DAL 15 · Score 3-7
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:34 · DAL 36 · Score 3-13
    (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 8:28 · DAL 15 · Score 3-14
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:11 · ATL 3 · Score 9-14
    (4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 23-R.Dowdle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 4:01 · ATL 15 · Score 10-14
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:29 · DAL 11 · Score 10-20
    (10:29) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 34-R.McCloud for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:23 · DAL 15 · Score 10-21
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 0:05 · ATL 39 · Score 13-21
    (:05) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · DAL 6 · Score 13-27
    (11:15) (No Huddle) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · ATL 4 · Score 19-27
    (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 1:28 · ATL 2 · Score 21-27
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Rush pass to 88-C.Lamb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons on 2024-11-03?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-21 in Week 9, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Atlanta Falcons 13; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 8, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 5:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Mooney (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 8:34) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Dowdle (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 4:11) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. McCloud (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 10:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q4 11:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Tolbert (C. Rush pass) (Q4 1:32) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q1 9:36, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 62.1% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.55 total passing EPA. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 48.1% completion, -15.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.65 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons?

Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.42 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 1-D.Mooney for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W

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