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Atlanta Falcons 39, Dallas Cowboys 40, Final

Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut

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The Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39 in Week 2 on September 20, 2020 at AT&T Stadium. Dak Prescott threw for 450 yards for the Dallas Cowboys; Matt Ryan threw for 273 for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Showing: Dallas Cowboys, Q4 2:52 · Field goal

DALATL(2:57) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to A.Cooper pushed ob at DAL 35 for 11 yards (L.Reynolds).(2:52) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to E.Elliott to DAL 38 for 3 yards (A.Terrell).(2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to C.Lamb.(2:29) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to N.Brown pushed ob at ATL 15 for 47 yards (D.Kazee). PENALTY on DAL-C.Lamb, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 42.(2:18) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to C.Lamb pushed ob at ATL 43 for 14 yards (I.Oliver).(2:13) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass deep left to M.Gallup to ATL 5 for 38 yards (I.Oliver). Penalty on ATL-D.Fowler, Defensive Holding, declined. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)(2:05) (Shotgun) E.Elliott left end pushed ob at ATL 1 for 4 yards (I.Oliver).(2:00) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to M.Gallup. PENALTY on ATL-I.Oliver, Defensive Pass Interference, 0 yards, enforced at ATL 1 - No Play.(1:56) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to C.Lamb.(Onside Kick formation) G.Zuerlein kicks onside 11 yards from DAL 35 to DAL 46. RECOVERED by DAL-C.Goodwin.(1:48) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to M.Gallup.(1:43) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to C.Lamb to ATL 30 for 24 yards (D.Kazee).(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 28 for 2 yards (A.Bailey).(:42) E.Elliott right tackle to ATL 28 for no gain (J.Tuioti-Mariner).(:05) D.Prescott spiked the ball to stop the clock.Greg Zuerlein 46 Yd Field Goal
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs2 plays · 33 yds · 1:15 · Started Q1 15:00 at ATL 0Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at ATL 25(15:00) T.Gurley right tackle to ATL 28 for 3 yards (D.Lawrence).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q1 14:232nd & 7 at ATL 28(14:23) (No Huddle) T.Gurley left guard to ATL 33 for 5 yards (D.Lawrence).5 yds−2.01 EPA
  2. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs2 plays · 0 yds · 0:08 · Started Q1 13:41 at DAL 26Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:45Took over(13:45) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to R.Gage.
    2. Q1 13:414th & 2 at DAL 33(13:42) S.Hofrichter punts 44 yards to DAL 23, Center-J.Harris, fair catch by C.Lamb.+0.06 EPA
    3. Q1 13:331st & 10 at DAL 23(13:33) (Shotgun) T.Pollard left guard to DAL 26 for 3 yards (T.McKinley).3 yds−0.12 EPA
  3. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:33 · Started Q1 13:33 at ATL 27Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:33Took over(13:14) (Shotgun) T.Pollard left tackle to DAL 27 for 1 yard (F.Oluokun; G.Jarrett). FUMBLES (F.Oluokun), RECOVERED by ATL-F.Oluokun at DAL 29. F.Oluokun to DAL 29 for no gain (Z.Martin). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) T.Pollard left tackle to DAL 29 for 3 yards (F.Oluokun; G.Jarrett).
  4. Dallas Cowboys: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q1 13:00 at DAL 29Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:00Took over(13:00) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to D.Schultz (R.Allen).
  5. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 12:54 at ATL 28Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:54Took over(12:55) C.Jones punts 43 yards to ATL 28, Center-L.Ladouceur, fair catch by B.Powell.
  6. Dallas Cowboys: Punt2 plays · -9 yds · 0:10 · Started Q1 12:08 at DAL 33Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:47Took over(12:47) T.Gurley left end to ATL 33 for 5 yards (J.Lewis; T.Crawford).
    2. Q1 12:082nd & 5 at DAL 24(12:08) (No Huddle) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to H.Hurst (J.Smith).−0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 12:043rd & 5 at DAL 24(12:04) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to R.Gage (D.Worley).+0.63 EPA
  7. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:08 · Started Q1 11:58 at ATL 24Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:58Took over(11:58) S.Hofrichter punts 43 yards to DAL 24, Center-J.Harris, fair catch by C.Lamb.
  8. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 11:19 at DAL 27Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:50Took over(11:50) E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 27 for 3 yards (T.McKinley, D.Jones).
    2. Q1 11:192nd & 7 at DAL 27(11:19) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to A.Cooper.−5.40 EPA
  9. Atlanta Falcons: Touchdown1 play · -7 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 10:58 at ATL 35Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 11:19Took over(11:13) (Shotgun) D.Prescott sacked at DAL 21 for -6 yards (sack split by D.Fowler and D.Jones). FUMBLES (D.Fowler), RECOVERED by ATL-J.Cominsky at DAL 22.
    2. Q1 10:581st & 10 at DAL 22Calvin Ridley Pass From Matt Ryan for 22 Yrds Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-S.Hofrichter.ATL 7, DAL 0+2.54 EPA
  10. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q1 10:58 at DAL 13Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 10:58Took overY.Koo kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to DAL 0. T.Pollard to DAL 13 for 13 yards (J.Tuioti-Mariner).
  11. Atlanta Falcons: Fumble2 plays · -31 yds · 0:51 · Started Q1 10:24 at DAL 15Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 10:53Took over(10:53) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to D.Schultz pushed ob at DAL 28 for 15 yards (K.Neal).
    2. Q1 10:241st & 10 at ATL 28(10:24) (Shotgun) E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 31 for 3 yards (F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (F.Oluokun), and recovers at DAL 31.3 yds−0.18 EPA
    3. Q1 10:242nd & 7 at ATL 31(9:54) D.Prescott pass short right to E.Elliott to DAL 39 for 8 yards (A.Terrell; D.Kazee) [T.McKinley]. PENALTY on ATL-T.McKinley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 39.-7 yds+1.11 EPA
  12. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 9:33 at DAL 23Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 9:33Took over(9:34) E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 42 for 4 yards (F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (F.Oluokun), touched at ATL 42, RECOVERED by ATL-G.Jarrett at ATL 45. G.Jarrett to ATL 48 for 3 yards (T.Steele).
  13. Atlanta Falcons: Touchdown5 plays · -32 yds · 2:27 · Started Q1 8:51 at DAL 49Score after the drive: 14–0
    1. Q1 9:26Took over(9:26) T.Gurley up the middle to DAL 49 for 3 yards (T.Diggs).
    2. Q1 8:512nd & 7 at DAL 49(8:51) M.Ryan pass short left to H.Hurst to DAL 47 for 2 yards (T.Crawford; J.Thomas).2 yds−0.37 EPA
    3. Q1 8:143rd & 5 at DAL 47(8:14) (Shotgun) M.Ryan scrambles up the middle to DAL 42 for 5 yards (C.Awuzie).5 yds+1.11 EPA
    4. Q1 7:371st & 10 at DAL 42Hayden Hurst 42 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)ATL 14, DAL 0+4.01 EPA
    5. Q1 7:37Y.Koo kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback. PENALTY on DAL-D.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at DAL 25.
    6. Q1 7:371st & 10 at ATL 13(7:37) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to D.Schultz to DAL 23 for 10 yards (F.Oluokun).10 yds+0.57 EPA
    7. Q1 7:371st & 10 at ATL 23(7:04) E.Elliott right tackle to DAL 19 for -4 yards (T.McKinley, G.Jarrett).-4 yds−1.74 EPA
  14. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q1 6:01 at DAL 29Score after the drive: 14–0
    1. Q1 6:24Took over(6:24) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to C.Lamb pushed ob at DAL 29 for 10 yards (D.Dennard).
    2. Q1 6:013rd & 4 at DAL 29(6:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to E.Elliott.−4.31 EPA
  15. Atlanta Falcons: Field goal3 plays · -4 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 5:23 at DAL 28Score after the drive: 17–0
    1. Q1 5:52Took over(5:52) B.Hill left tackle to DAL 28 for 1 yard (D.Lawrence; J.Smith).
    2. Q1 5:232nd & 9 at DAL 28(5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep left to C.Ridley (C.Awuzie).−0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 5:173rd & 9 at DAL 28(5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short middle to B.Hill to DAL 24 for 4 yards (J.Thomas).4 yds+0.44 EPA
    4. Q1 4:264th & 5 at DAL 24Younghoe Koo 42 Yd Field Goal ATL 17, DAL 0−0.43 EPA
    5. Q1 4:26Y.Koo kicks 70 yards from ATL 35 to DAL -5. T.Pollard to DAL 17 for 22 yards (L.Reynolds). PENALTY on ATL-O.Zaccheaus, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DAL 17.
  16. Dallas Cowboys: Fumble0 plays · 0 yds · 1:35 · Started Q1 5:55 at DAL 32Score after the drive: 14–0
    1. Q1 5:55Took over(5:57) (Punt formation) C.Jones pass incomplete short left to C.Goodwin.
  17. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs4 plays · 0 yds · 1:15 Score after the drive: 17–0
    1. Q1 4:20Took over(4:21) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to D.Schultz to DAL 41 for 9 yards (F.Oluokun). FUMBLES (F.Oluokun), RECOVERED by ATL-D.Senat at DAL 40. D.Senat to DAL 40 for no gain (D.Schultz). Penalty on DAL-J.Looney, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.
    2. Q1 4:101st & 10 at DAL 40(4:10) B.Hill right end pushed ob at DAL 30 for 10 yards (J.Thomas).10 yds+0.92 EPA
    3. Q1 3:451st & 10 at DAL 30(3:45) B.Hill right tackle to DAL 27 for 3 yards (D.Armstrong).3 yds−0.18 EPA
    4. Q1 3:112nd & 7 at DAL 27(3:11) M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to H.Hurst.−0.66 EPA
    5. Q1 3:053rd & 7 at DAL 27(3:05) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to J.Jones. PENALTY on DAL-T.Diggs, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at DAL 27 - No Play.13 yds+0.63 EPA
  18. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:28 · Started Q1 2:55 at ATL 13Score after the drive: 17–0
    1. Q1 2:55Took over(2:59) T.Gurley up the middle to DAL 13 for 1 yard (D.Lawrence; D.Poe). ATL-K.McGary was injured during the play.
  19. Atlanta Falcons: Field goal2 plays · 3 yds · 0:46 · Started Q1 1:52 at DAL 12Score after the drive: 20–0
    1. Q1 2:27Took over(2:27) (Shotgun) T.Gurley up the middle to DAL 12 for 1 yard (J.Thomas; A.Smith).
    2. Q1 1:523rd & 8 at DAL 12(1:52) (Shotgun) M.Ryan scrambles left tackle to DAL 9 for 3 yards (A.Smith).3 yds+0.31 EPA
    3. Q1 1:064th & 5 at DAL 9Younghoe Koo 27 Yd Field Goal ATL 20, DAL 0−1.13 EPA
  20. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs6 plays · 84 yds · 1:54 · Started Q1 1:06 at DAL 0Score after the drive: 20–0
    1. Q1 1:06Took overY.Koo kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 1:061st & 10 at DAL 25(1:06) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to A.Cooper pushed ob at DAL 36 for 11 yards (D.Dennard).11 yds+0.62 EPA
    3. Q1 0:451st & 10 at DAL 36(:47) E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 44 for 8 yards (D.Jones). PENALTY on ATL-G.Jarrett, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 44.13 yds+0.69 EPA
    4. Q1 0:241st & 10 at DAL 49(:27) E.Elliott right guard to ATL 44 for 7 yards (A.Terrell).7 yds+0.48 EPA
    5. Q1 0:242nd & 3 at ATL 44(:06) D.Prescott pass short right to C.Lamb pushed ob at ATL 35 for 9 yards (F.Oluokun).9 yds+0.59 EPA
    6. Q2 14:571st & 10 at ATL 35(15:00) C.Lamb right end to ATL 26 for 9 yards (M.Walker).9 yds+1.20 EPA
    7. Q2 14:572nd & 1 at ATL 26(14:35) (Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to ATL 16 for 10 yards (D.Kazee).10 yds−0.29 EPA
  21. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:30 · Started Q2 14:12 at ATL 35Score after the drive: 20–0
    1. Q2 14:12Took over(14:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to E.Elliott to ATL 19 for -3 yards (D.Dennard).
  22. Dallas Cowboys: Touchdown3 plays · 0 yds · 0:54 · Started Q2 13:03 at ATL 9Score after the drive: 20–7
    1. Q2 13:42Took over(13:42) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to B.Bell to ATL 9 for 10 yards (D.Dennard).
    2. Q2 13:033rd & 3 at ATL 9(13:03) (Shotgun) E.Elliott left guard to ATL 2 for 7 yards (J.Tuioti-Mariner, R.Allen). ATL-R.Allen was injured during the play.7 yds+1.95 EPA
    3. Q2 12:381st & Goal at ATL 2(12:38) (Shotgun) E.Elliott right guard to ATL 1 for 1 yard (T.Davison; G.Jarrett).1 yd−0.16 EPA
    4. Q2 12:092nd & Goal at ATL 1Ezekiel Elliott 1 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)ATL 20, DAL 7+0.74 EPA
  23. Atlanta Falcons: Touchdown12 plays · 25 yds · 6:11 · Started Q2 12:09 at ATL 0Score after the drive: 26–7
    1. Q2 12:09Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 12:091st & 10 at ATL 25(12:09) M.Ryan pass deep right to C.Ridley to 50 for 25 yards (T.Diggs).25 yds+1.36 EPA
    3. Q2 11:301st & 10 at 50(11:30) M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to K.Smith.−0.54 EPA
    4. Q2 11:232nd & 10 at 50(11:23) (Shotgun) T.Gurley up the middle to DAL 42 for 8 yards (J.Smith).8 yds+0.60 EPA
    5. Q2 10:383rd & 2 at DAL 42(10:38) (Shotgun) Direct snap to R.Gage. T.Gurley up the middle to DAL 41 for 1 yard (E.Griffen; A.Smith).1 yd+0.07 EPA
    6. Q2 9:594th & 1 at DAL 41(9:59) K.Smith up the middle to DAL 39 for 2 yards (J.Thomas).2 yds+0.53 EPA
    7. Q2 9:271st & 10 at DAL 39(9:27) M.Ryan pass short right to J.Jones to DAL 34 for 5 yards (J.Smith). PENALTY on DAL-J.Smith, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 34.20 yds+1.42 EPA
    8. Q2 9:011st & 10 at DAL 19(9:06) T.Gurley right guard to DAL 16 for 3 yards (D.Armstrong; T.Hill).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    9. Q2 8:302nd & 7 at DAL 16(8:30) (Shotgun) M.Ryan up the middle to DAL 11 for 5 yards (D.Lawrence; D.Thompson).5 yds+0.14 EPA
    10. Q2 7:473rd & 2 at DAL 11(7:47) M.Ryan pass short right to R.Gage pushed ob at DAL 7 for 4 yards (J.Lewis).4 yds+0.94 EPA
    11. Q2 7:161st & Goal at DAL 7(7:16) I.Smith left end to DAL 1 for 6 yards (J.Thomas; E.Griffen).6 yds+0.80 EPA
    12. Q2 6:372nd & Goal at DAL 1(6:37) I.Smith left guard to DAL 3 for -2 yards (J.Smith).-2 yds−1.25 EPA
    13. Q2 5:583rd & Goal at DAL 3Calvin Ridley Pass From Matt Ryan for 3 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Ryan pass to C.Ridley is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.ATL 26, DAL 7+0.98 EPA
  24. Dallas Cowboys: Field goal13 plays · 85 yds · 4:12 · Started Q2 5:58 at DAL 0Score after the drive: 26–10
    1. Q2 5:58Took overY.Koo kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 5:581st & 10 at DAL 25(5:58) (Shotgun) E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 25 for no gain (T.Davison; S.Means).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q2 5:342nd & 10 at DAL 25(5:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to E.Elliott to DAL 36 for 11 yards (S.Means).11 yds+1.16 EPA
    4. Q2 5:101st & 10 at DAL 36(5:10) (No Huddle) E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 40 for 4 yards (D.Senat).4 yds0.00 EPA
    5. Q2 4:452nd & 6 at DAL 40(4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to T.Pollard pushed ob at DAL 43 for 3 yards (M.Walker; J.Cominsky).3 yds−0.17 EPA
    6. Q2 4:123rd & 3 at DAL 43(4:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to D.Schultz to ATL 49 for 8 yards (M.Walker).8 yds+0.97 EPA
    7. Q2 3:491st & 10 at ATL 49(3:51) (No Huddle) D.Prescott pass short right to A.Cooper to ATL 37 for 12 yards (A.Terrell).12 yds+0.79 EPA
    8. Q2 3:141st & 10 at ATL 37(3:16) D.Prescott pass deep left to M.Gallup to ATL 17 for 20 yards (D.Kazee).20 yds+1.31 EPA
    9. Q2 2:431st & 10 at ATL 17(2:43) E.Elliott up the middle to ATL 13 for 4 yards (D.Jones). PENALTY on DAL-T.Steele, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ATL 17 - No Play.-10 yds−0.88 EPA
    10. Q2 2:331st & 20 at ATL 27(2:33) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to M.Gallup (I.Oliver).−0.57 EPA
    11. Q2 2:292nd & 20 at ATL 27(2:29) (Shotgun) PENALTY on DAL-T.Steele, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ATL 27 - No Play.-5 yds−0.48 EPA
    12. Q2 2:292nd & 25 at ATL 32(2:29) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to E.Elliott pushed ob at ATL 26 for 6 yards (M.Walker).6 yds−0.09 EPA
    13. Q2 2:003rd & 19 at ATL 26(2:00) (Shotgun) D.Prescott scrambles right tackle to ATL 15 for 11 yards (D.Dennard; G.Jarrett).11 yds+0.82 EPA
    14. Q2 1:464th & 8 at ATL 15Greg Zuerlein 33 Yd Field Goal ATL 26, DAL 10−0.50 EPA
  25. Atlanta Falcons: Field goal9 plays · 14 yds · 1:41 · Started Q2 1:41 at ATL 21Score after the drive: 29–10
    1. Q2 1:46Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 61 yards from DAL 35 to ATL 4. B.Powell to ATL 21 for 17 yards (D.Wilson).
    2. Q2 1:411st & 10 at ATL 21(1:41) (Shotgun) T.Gurley left guard to ATL 28 for 7 yards (A.Smith).7 yds+0.30 EPA
    3. Q2 1:202nd & 3 at ATL 28(1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on ATL-J.Matthews, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ATL 28 - No Play.-5 yds−0.77 EPA
    4. Q2 1:102nd & 8 at ATL 23(1:06) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to R.Gage to ATL 37 for 14 yards (J.Lewis).14 yds+0.98 EPA
    5. Q2 0:461st & 10 at ATL 37(:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to C.Ridley to ATL 48 for 11 yards (T.Diggs).11 yds+0.38 EPA
    6. Q2 0:291st & 10 at ATL 48(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to T.Gurley. PENALTY on DAL-A.Smith, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at ATL 48 - No Play.5 yds+0.48 EPA
    7. Q2 0:161st & 5 at DAL 47(:25) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass deep left to C.Ridley pushed ob at DAL 23 for 24 yards (D.Worley).24 yds+1.11 EPA
    8. Q2 0:161st & 10 at DAL 23(:16) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to J.Jones.−2.84 EPA
    9. Q2 0:102nd & 10 at ATL 35(:10) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to R.Gage.+1.50 EPA
    10. Q2 0:023rd & 10 at DAL 23Younghoe Koo 41 Yd Field Goal ATL 29, DAL 10+0.97 EPA
    11. Q2 0:02Y.Koo kicks 60 yards from ATL 35 to DAL 5. T.Pollard ran ob at DAL 17 for 12 yards (O.Zaccheaus).
  26. Dallas Cowboys: Touchdown7 plays · 0 yds · 2:30 · Started Q3 14:53 at DAL 26Score after the drive: 29–17
    1. Q3 15:00Took overY.Koo kicks 67 yards from ATL 35 to DAL -2. T.Pollard to DAL 26 for 28 yards (J.Tuioti-Mariner).
    2. Q3 14:531st & 10 at DAL 26(14:53) E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 36 for 10 yards (K.Neal).10 yds+0.58 EPA
    3. Q3 14:201st & 10 at DAL 36(14:20) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep left to A.Cooper (I.Oliver).−0.54 EPA
    4. Q3 14:132nd & 10 at DAL 36(14:13) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to A.Cooper to DAL 40 for 4 yards (A.Terrell).4 yds−0.12 EPA
    5. Q3 13:403rd & 6 at DAL 40(13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass deep middle to C.Lamb to ATL 23 for 37 yards (D.Kazee). Penalty on ATL-J.Tuioti-Mariner, Defensive Offside, declined.37 yds+3.27 EPA
    6. Q3 13:401st & 10 at ATL 23(13:23) D.Prescott pass short right to D.Schultz pushed ob at ATL 5 for 18 yards (D.Kazee).18 yds+1.39 EPA
    7. Q3 12:571st & Goal at ATL 5(12:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to ATL 2 for 3 yards (J.Tuioti-Mariner).3 yds+0.14 EPA
    8. Q3 12:232nd & Goal at ATL 2Dak Prescott 2 Yard Rush G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-C.Jones.ATL 29, DAL 17+1.06 EPA
  27. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs8 plays · 33 yds · 5:02 · Started Q3 12:17 at ATL 26Score after the drive: 29–17
    1. Q3 12:23Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 59 yards from DAL 35 to ATL 6. B.Powell to ATL 26 for 20 yards (M.Turner).
    2. Q3 12:171st & 10 at ATL 26(12:17) M.Ryan pass short right to K.Smith to ATL 27 for 1 yard (X.Woods).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 11:362nd & 9 at ATL 27(11:36) (Shotgun) T.Gurley left end to ATL 31 for 4 yards (A.Smith; J.Thomas).4 yds−0.14 EPA
    4. Q3 11:363rd & 5 at ATL 31(10:57) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to C.Ridley to ATL 41 for 10 yards (T.Diggs).10 yds+1.45 EPA
    5. Q3 10:271st & 10 at ATL 41(10:27) M.Ryan pass short middle to H.Hurst to ATL 43 for 2 yards (J.Thomas; J.Smith).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    6. Q3 9:452nd & 8 at ATL 43(9:45) (Shotgun) T.Gurley left tackle to ATL 45 for 2 yards (J.Smith; E.Griffen).2 yds−0.41 EPA
    7. Q3 9:063rd & 6 at ATL 45(9:06) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to R.Gage to DAL 49 for 6 yards (D.Worley).6 yds+1.22 EPA
    8. Q3 8:331st & 10 at DAL 49(8:33) (No Huddle) T.Gurley right end to DAL 48 for 1 yard (X.Woods).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    9. Q3 7:582nd & 9 at DAL 48(7:58) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to B.Hill to DAL 41 for 7 yards (J.Thomas).7 yds−4.64 EPA
  28. Dallas Cowboys: Touchdown10 plays · 0 yds · 3:01 · Started Q3 7:15 at DAL 17Score after the drive: 29–24
    1. Q3 7:15Took over(7:15) (Shotgun) Direct snap to R.Gage. R.Gage pass incomplete deep left to J.Jones.
    2. Q3 7:154th & 2 at ATL 41(7:08) (Pass formation) PENALTY on ATL, Offensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 41 - No Play.5 yds−0.77 EPA
    3. Q3 7:044th & 7 at ATL 46(7:04) S.Hofrichter punts 29 yards to DAL 17, Center-J.Harris, fair catch by C.Wilson.−0.94 EPA
    4. Q3 7:011st & 10 at DAL 17(7:01) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to E.Elliott pushed ob at DAL 25 for 8 yards (M.Walker).8 yds+0.69 EPA
    5. Q3 6:302nd & 2 at DAL 25(6:30) D.Prescott pass deep left to A.Cooper to ATL 17 for 58 yards (K.Neal) [S.Means].58 yds+3.24 EPA
    6. Q3 5:511st & 10 at ATL 17(5:51) E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 8 for 9 yards (D.Fowler).9 yds+0.97 EPA
    7. Q3 5:122nd & 1 at ATL 8(5:12) E.Elliott left guard to ATL 7 for 1 yard (G.Jarrett).1 yd−0.19 EPA
    8. Q3 4:391st & Goal at ATL 7(4:39) D.Prescott pass short right to D.Schultz to ATL 1 for 6 yards (D.Kazee) [D.Jones]. PENALTY on ATL-D.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced at ATL 2.6 yds+1.27 EPA
    9. Q3 4:271st & Goal at ATL 1(4:27) A.Dalton pass incomplete short right.−0.47 EPA
    10. Q3 4:192nd & Goal at ATL 1(4:21) E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. E.Elliott up the middle to ATL 1 for no gain (D.Jones; J.Cominsky).−0.67 EPA
    11. Q3 4:143rd & Goal at ATL 1Dak Prescott 1 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)ATL 29, DAL 24+1.41 EPA
  29. Atlanta Falcons: Touchdown11 plays · 9 yds · 4:45 · Started Q3 4:08 at ATL 26Score after the drive: 36–24
    1. Q3 4:14Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from DAL 35 to ATL 1. B.Powell to ATL 26 for 25 yards (J.March).
    2. Q3 4:081st & 10 at ATL 26(4:08) M.Ryan scrambles up the middle to ATL 29 for 3 yards (J.Smith).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q3 3:382nd & 7 at ATL 29(3:38) (No Huddle) I.Smith left tackle to ATL 30 for 1 yard (T.Hill).1 yd−0.53 EPA
    4. Q3 2:593rd & 6 at ATL 30(2:59) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short middle to H.Hurst to DAL 48 for 22 yards (X.Woods).22 yds+2.16 EPA
    5. Q3 2:161st & 10 at DAL 48(2:16) I.Smith left tackle to DAL 42 for 6 yards (D.Armstrong; X.Woods).6 yds+0.29 EPA
    6. Q3 1:392nd & 4 at DAL 42(1:39) (No Huddle) M.Ryan pass incomplete deep middle to C.Ridley (T.Diggs).−0.66 EPA
    7. Q3 1:333rd & 4 at DAL 42(1:33) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to R.Gage to DAL 40 for 2 yards (J.Lewis).2 yds+0.25 EPA
    8. Q3 0:514th & 2 at DAL 40(:51) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to J.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (D.Worley) [T.Crawford].19 yds+1.99 EPA
    9. Q3 0:121st & 10 at DAL 21(:12) (No Huddle) I.Smith up the middle to DAL 12 for 9 yards (J.Smith; X.Woods).9 yds+0.89 EPA
    10. Q4 15:002nd & 1 at DAL 12(15:00) T.Gurley left guard to DAL 8 for 4 yards (J.Thomas).4 yds−3.56 EPA
    11. Q4 14:321st & 8 at ATL 35(14:32) M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to C.Ridley.+2.92 EPA
    12. Q4 14:232nd & Goal at DAL 8Russell Gage 8 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)ATL 36, DAL 24+2.22 EPA
  30. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:34 · Started Q4 14:17 at DAL 35Score after the drive: 36–24
    1. Q4 14:23Took overY.Koo kicks 72 yards from ATL 35 to DAL -7. T.Pollard to DAL 24 for 31 yards (K.Neal).
    2. Q4 14:171st & 10 at DAL 24(14:17) E.Elliott left tackle to DAL 35 for 11 yards (D.Jones; I.Oliver).11 yds−2.33 EPA
  31. Atlanta Falcons: Turnover on downs1 play · -17 yds · 0:38 · Started Q4 13:37 at DAL 43Score after the drive: 36–24
    1. Q4 13:43Took over(13:43) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to A.Cooper.
    2. Q4 13:372nd & 10 at ATL 35(13:37) (Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to DAL 40 for 5 yards (A.Bailey; M.Walker).5 yds+1.74 EPA
  32. Dallas Cowboys: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 Score after the drive: 36–24
    1. Q4 12:59Took over(12:59) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to B.Bell [A.Terrell]. Penalty on DAL-T.Steele, Offensive Holding, declined.
  33. Atlanta Falcons: Field goal11 plays · 44 yds · 4:49 · Started Q4 12:46 at ATL 43Score after the drive: 39–24
    1. Q4 12:53Took over(12:53) (Punt formation) Direct snap to D.Thompson. D.Thompson up the middle to DAL 43 for 3 yards (J.Cominsky).
    2. Q4 12:461st & 10 at DAL 43(12:46) T.Gurley left end to DAL 45 for -2 yards (E.Griffen).-2 yds−0.76 EPA
    3. Q4 12:082nd & 12 at DAL 45(12:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to H.Hurst to DAL 41 for 4 yards (J.Smith) [J.Thomas].4 yds−0.20 EPA
    4. Q4 11:283rd & 8 at DAL 41(11:28) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short middle to R.Gage to DAL 29 for 12 yards (J.Lewis).12 yds+2.10 EPA
    5. Q4 10:461st & 10 at DAL 29(10:46) T.Gurley right end to DAL 24 for 5 yards (J.Smith).5 yds+0.11 EPA
    6. Q4 10:042nd & 5 at DAL 24(10:04) T.Gurley right end to DAL 26 for -2 yards (J.Thomas).-2 yds−0.95 EPA
    7. Q4 9:223rd & 7 at DAL 26(9:22) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short middle to C.Ridley to DAL 12 for 14 yards (T.Diggs). Penalty on DAL-A.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.14 yds+1.65 EPA
    8. Q4 8:571st & 10 at DAL 12(8:57) T.Gurley left tackle to DAL 8 for 4 yards (J.Smith).4 yds−3.41 EPA
    9. Q4 8:132nd & 6 at ATL 35(8:13) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short left.−0.66 EPA
    10. Q4 8:083rd & 6 at ATL 35(8:08) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to H.Hurst.+3.32 EPA
    11. Q4 8:014th & 6 at DAL 8(8:02) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on ATL-T.Davison, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 8 - No Play.-5 yds−0.55 EPA
    12. Q4 7:574th & 11 at DAL 13Younghoe Koo 32 Yd Field Goal ATL 39, DAL 24−0.58 EPA
  34. Dallas Cowboys: Touchdown10 plays · 85 yds · 3:00 · Started Q4 7:57 at DAL 0Score after the drive: 39–30
    1. Q4 7:57Took overY.Koo kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 7:571st & 10 at DAL 25(7:57) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass to D.Schultz to DAL 31 for 6 yards (K.Neal; M.Walker).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    3. Q4 7:312nd & 4 at DAL 31(7:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to C.Lamb (D.Dennard).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q4 7:273rd & 4 at DAL 31(7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass deep left to B.Bell pushed ob at ATL 45 for 24 yards (K.Neal).24 yds+2.05 EPA
    5. Q4 6:591st & 10 at ATL 45(6:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott left tackle to ATL 42 for 3 yards (S.Means).3 yds−0.17 EPA
    6. Q4 6:372nd & 7 at ATL 42(6:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep left to M.Gallup.−0.66 EPA
    7. Q4 6:333rd & 7 at ATL 42(6:33) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to C.Lamb to ATL 30 for 12 yards (I.Oliver).12 yds+2.03 EPA
    8. Q4 6:071st & 10 at ATL 30(6:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to A.Cooper to ATL 26 for 4 yards (D.Dennard).4 yds−0.04 EPA
    9. Q4 5:442nd & 6 at ATL 26(5:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to D.Schultz to ATL 18 for 8 yards (D.Dennard; D.Jones).8 yds+0.67 EPA
    10. Q4 5:211st & 10 at ATL 18(5:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to N.Brown to ATL 10 for 8 yards (K.Neal).8 yds+0.59 EPA
    11. Q4 4:572nd & 2 at ATL 10Dalton Schultz 10 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)ATL 39, DAL 30+0.76 EPA
  35. Atlanta Falcons: Punt5 plays · 37 yds · 1:48 · Started Q4 4:57 at ATL 0Score after the drive: 39–30
    1. Q4 4:57Took overG.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from DAL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 4:571st & 10 at ATL 25(4:57) T.Gurley right end to ATL 31 for 6 yards (T.Diggs).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    3. Q4 4:502nd & 4 at ATL 31(4:50) T.Gurley right end to ATL 35 for 4 yards (J.Thomas; J.Smith). Dallas challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)4 yds+0.31 EPA
    4. Q4 4:441st & 10 at ATL 35(4:44) T.Gurley right tackle to ATL 33 for -2 yards (X.Woods).-2 yds−0.77 EPA
    5. Q4 4:392nd & 12 at ATL 33(4:39) (Shotgun) M.Ryan sacked at ATL 27 for -6 yards (E.Griffen).-6 yds−1.22 EPA
    6. Q4 3:543rd & 18 at ATL 27(3:54) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to O.Zaccheaus to ATL 37 for 10 yards (J.Smith).10 yds−0.87 EPA
  36. Dallas Cowboys: Field goal16 plays · 34 yds · 2:52 · Started Q4 2:52 at DAL 38Score after the drive: 39–40
    1. Q4 3:09Took over(3:09) S.Hofrichter punts 42 yards to DAL 21, Center-J.Harris. C.Lamb to DAL 24 for 3 yards (L.Stocker).
    2. Q4 2:521st & 10 at DAL 24(2:57) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to A.Cooper pushed ob at DAL 35 for 11 yards (L.Reynolds).11 yds+0.61 EPA
    3. Q4 2:521st & 10 at DAL 35(2:52) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to E.Elliott to DAL 38 for 3 yards (A.Terrell).3 yds−0.15 EPA
    4. Q4 2:332nd & 7 at DAL 38(2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to C.Lamb.−0.66 EPA
    5. Q4 2:293rd & 7 at DAL 38(2:29) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short middle to N.Brown pushed ob at ATL 15 for 47 yards (D.Kazee). PENALTY on DAL-C.Lamb, Illegal Blindside Block, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 42.5 yds+0.88 EPA
    6. Q4 2:293rd & 2 at DAL 43(2:18) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to C.Lamb pushed ob at ATL 43 for 14 yards (I.Oliver).14 yds+1.13 EPA
    7. Q4 2:291st & 10 at ATL 43(2:13) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass deep left to M.Gallup to ATL 5 for 38 yards (I.Oliver). Penalty on ATL-D.Fowler, Defensive Holding, declined. Atlanta challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)38 yds+2.87 EPA
    8. Q4 2:051st & Goal at ATL 5(2:05) (Shotgun) E.Elliott left end pushed ob at ATL 1 for 4 yards (I.Oliver).4 yds+0.44 EPA
    9. Q4 1:582nd & Goal at ATL 1(2:00) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to M.Gallup. PENALTY on ATL-I.Oliver, Defensive Pass Interference, 0 yards, enforced at ATL 1 - No Play.+0.45 EPA
    10. Q4 1:561st & Goal at ATL 1(1:56) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to C.Lamb.−0.56 EPA
    11. Q4 1:492nd & Goal at ATL 1Dak Prescott 1 Yard Rush G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-C.Jones.ATL 39, DAL 37+0.87 EPA
    12. Q4 1:49(Onside Kick formation) G.Zuerlein kicks onside 11 yards from DAL 35 to DAL 46. RECOVERED by DAL-C.Goodwin.
    13. Q4 1:461st & 10 at DAL 46(1:48) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to M.Gallup.−0.56 EPA
    14. Q4 1:432nd & 10 at DAL 46(1:43) (Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to C.Lamb to ATL 30 for 24 yards (D.Kazee).24 yds+1.92 EPA
    15. Q4 1:151st & 10 at ATL 30(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Elliott left tackle to ATL 28 for 2 yards (A.Bailey).2 yds−0.63 EPA
    16. Q4 0:422nd & 8 at ATL 28(:42) E.Elliott right tackle to ATL 28 for no gain (J.Tuioti-Mariner).−1.01 EPA
    17. Q4 0:053rd & 8 at ATL 28(:05) D.Prescott spiked the ball to stop the clock.−0.10 EPA
    18. Q4 0:004th & 8 at ATL 28Greg Zuerlein 46 Yd Field Goal ATL 39, DAL 40+1.13 EPA

Box score

Atlanta Falcons: Passing
Matt RyanQB24/36273401126.3
Russell Gage Jr.WR0/1000039.6
Dallas Cowboys: Passing
Dak PrescottQB34/47450101109.4
Andy DaltonQB0/1000039.6
Chris JonesP0/1000039.6
Atlanta Falcons: Rushing
Matt RyanQB4164.005
Todd GurleyRB21612.908
Ito SmithRB5204.009
Brian HillRB3144.7010
Keith SmithFB122.002
Dallas Cowboys: Rushing
Dak PrescottQB5183.6311
Ezekiel ElliottRB22894.0111
CeeDee LambWR199.009
Tony PollardQuestionableRB263.003
Darian ThompsonS133.003
Atlanta Falcons: Receiving
Russell Gage Jr.WR6946114
Calvin RidleyWR710109225
Hayden HurstTE5872142
Brian HillRB221107
Olamide ZaccheausWR1110010
Julio JonesWR2424019
Keith SmithFB12101
Dallas Cowboys: Receiving
Ezekiel ElliottRB6733011
Dalton SchultzTE91088118
CeeDee LambWR69106037
Amari CooperWR69100058
Tony PollardQuestionableRB11303
Noah BrownWR2228020
Michael GallupWR2558038
Blake BellTE2334024
C.J. GoodwinCB01000
Atlanta Falcons: Defense
Damontae KazeeS870000
Keanu NealS860000
Deion JonesLB720.5100
Darqueze DennardCB750101
Foyesade OluokunQuestionableLB650000
Mykal WalkerLB630000
A.J. Terrell Jr.Injured reserveCB540000
Grady JarrettDE520100
Isaiah OliverS540002
Jacob Tuioti-MarinerDT440000
Takk McKinleyDE320100
John CominskyDE310000
Steven MeansLB320000
Olamide ZaccheausWR110000
Dante Fowler Jr.LB210.5100
LaRoy ReynoldsLB220000
Allen BaileyDE210000
Luke StockerTE110000
Deadrin SenatDT110000
Ricardo AllenS110001
Tyeler DavisonDT100000
Dallas Cowboys: Defense
Jaylon SmithLB1480201
Joe ThomasLB1260100
Dalton SchultzTE110000
Xavier WoodsQuestionableS640100
Trevon DiggsCB660001
DeMarcus LawrenceLB530000
Jourdan LewisCB540000
Everson GriffenDE521200
Aldon SmithDE520000
Dorance ArmstrongQuestionableDE310000
Daryl WorleyS330001
Tyrone CrawfordDE200000
Darian ThompsonS100000
Trysten HillDT210000
Donovan WilsonS110000
Chidobe AwuzieCB110001
Malik TurnerWR110000
Terence SteeleOT110000
Justin March-LillardLB110000
Atlanta Falcons: Kicking
Younghoe KooPK4/4423
Dallas Cowboys: Kicking
Greg ZuerleinPK2/2464