Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 11 2022
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Minnesota Vikings
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 10 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 40 |
| Vikings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
DAL 40MIN 3 Final
Passing leader
20.6PPR pts
22/25, 276 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
36.9PPR pts
15 ATT, 80 YDS, 6 REC, 109 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
Vikings leader
8.4PPR pts
5 REC, 34 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Micah Parsons
2 SACK, 4 TKL
Cowboys 40, Vikings 3: Dallas leads from start to finish
Dallas led 23–3 at halftime and outscored Minnesota 17–0 after the break to win 40–3. The Cowboys finished with a 458–183 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Vikings went 1-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Cowboys kept the ball for 37:24 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +3.1 yards/play DAL 6.5 · MIN 3.4
- +1 turnover margin DAL 0 turnovers
- +275 total yards DAL 458 · MIN 183
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Cowboys | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | Yards per play | 3.4 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 458 | Total yards | 183 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 70 | Plays | 54 |
| 71% | Third-down conversion | 9% |
| 37:24 | Time of possession | 22:36 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored four touchdowns and four field goals; the Vikings scored one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:22 | DAL | Brett Maher 27-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 6:39 | MIN | Greg Joseph 25-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 1:26 | DAL | Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrett Maher XP | 10 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 5:31 | DAL | Brett Maher 53-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 3 |
| 1:43 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Tony Pollard, 30-yard TD Extends leadBrett Maher XP | 20 | 3 |
| 0:00 | DAL | Brett Maher 60-yard FG Extends lead | 23 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 12:32 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Tony Pollard, 68-yard TD Extends leadBrett Maher XP | 30 | 3 |
| 8:15 | DAL | Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard TD run Extends leadBrett Maher XP | 37 | 3 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:04 | DAL | Brett Maher 50-yard FG Extends lead | 40 | 3 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Vikings, Week 11 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Tony Pollard36.9 PTSRB1
- Dak Prescott20.6 PTSQB10
- Ezekiel Elliott17.7 PTSRB9
- CeeDee Lamb9.5 PTSWR44
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 20.6 | QB10 | 22/25 | 276 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 139.3 | Start/Sit → |
| Kirk Cousins | 2.2 | QB29 | 12/23 | 105 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 64.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Nick Mullens | 2.2 | QB30 | 5/7 | 54 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 93.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Cooper Rush | 1.2 | QB32 | 4/5 | 31 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 92.5 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | 36.9 | RB1 | RB | 15 | 80 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 109 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 17.7 | RB9 | RB | 15 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | 9.5 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| T.J. Hockenson | 8.4 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalvin Cook | 7.2 | RB33 | RB | 11 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Michael Gallup | 7.1 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 41 | 0 | |
| Justin Jefferson | 6.3 | WR54 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Brown | 6.2 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 42 | 0 | |
| Malik Davis | 5.5 | RB40 | RB | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 5.2 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Adam Thielen | 4.5 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | |
| K.J. Osborn | 3.7 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jake Ferguson | 3.5 | TE32 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Nailor | 2.5 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Reagor | 2.4 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
| Alexander Mattison | 1.8 | RB54 | RB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Johnny Mundt | 1.8 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Tolbert | 1.8 | WR90 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kene Nwangwu | 1.6 | RB56 | RB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Peyton Hendershot | 0.8 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share30 targets
- Tony Pollard20%, 6 targets
- Dalton Schultz17%, 5 targets
- CeeDee Lamb17%, 5 targets
- Michael Gallup13%, 4 targets
- Malik Davis10%, 3 targets
- Other23%, 7 targets
Carry Share40 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 3 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share28 targets
- T.J. Hockenson32%, 9 targets
- Justin Jefferson18%, 5 targets
- Adam Thielen11%, 3 targets
- K.J. Osborn11%, 3 targets
- Jalen Nailor11%, 3 targets
- Other18%, 5 targets
Carry Share17 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 45 | 79% | 5 | 18% | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 44 | 77% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 44 | 77% | 9 | 32% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 54 | 75% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| K.J. Osborn | 42 | 74% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 47 | 65% | 5 | 17% | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 46 | 64% | 5 | 17% | 0 |
| Michael Gallup | 45 | 63% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | 34 | 60% | 1 | 4% | 11 |
| Tony Pollard | 39 | 54% | 6 | 20% | 15 |
| Jake Ferguson | 36 | 50% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Johnny Mundt | 27 | 47% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Peyton Hendershot | 25 | 35% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 21 | 29% | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| Alexander Mattison | 16 | 28% | 1 | 4% | 2 |
| Jalen Reagor | 12 | 21% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | 12 | 21% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| Sean McKeon | 15 | 21% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | 13 | 18% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Malik Davis | 13 | 18% | 3 | 10% | 7 |
| Kene Nwangwu | 7 | 12% | 1 | 4% | 4 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 6 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+17.3Tony Pollard36.9 PTS vs 19.6 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.5Kirk Cousins2.2 PTS vs 9.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.6 xFPTony Pollard36.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 36.9 | 19.6 | +17.3 | 54% | 38% car | — | 0 | 15 | 38% | 6 | 20% |
| T.J. HockensonMIN · TE | 8.4 | 15.0 | −6.6 | 77% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 32% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 20.6 | 12.5 | +8.1 | 89% | 25 att | — | 25 | 3 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 17.7 | 11.3 | +6.4 | 29% | 38% car | — | 0 | 15 | 38% | 1 | 3% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 2.2 | 9.7 | −7.5 | 79% | 23 att | — | 23 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Malik DavisDAL · RB | 5.5 | 9.5 | −4.0 | 18% | 18% car | — | 0 | 7 | 18% | 3 | 10% |
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 7.2 | 8.7 | −1.5 | 60% | 65% car | — | 0 | 11 | 65% | 1 | 4% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 9.5 | 8.3 | +1.2 | 65% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 5.2 | 8.3 | −3.1 | 64% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 6.3 | 8.3 | −2.0 | 79% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 18% |
| Michael GallupDAL · WR | 7.1 | 6.7 | +0.4 | 63% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 4.5 | 5.0 | −0.5 | 77% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Jalen NailorMIN · WR | 2.5 | 5.0 | −2.5 | 21% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 3.7 | 5.0 | −1.3 | 74% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Kene NwangwuMIN · RB | 1.6 | 4.2 | −2.6 | 12% | 24% car | — | 0 | 4 | 24% | 1 | 4% |
| Jake FergusonDAL · TE | 3.5 | 3.3 | +0.2 | 50% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Noah BrownDAL · WR | 6.2 | 3.3 | +2.9 | 75% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 1.8 | 3.0 | −1.2 | 28% | 12% car | — | 0 | 2 | 12% | 1 | 4% |
| Nick MullensMIN · QB | 2.2 | 3.0 | −0.8 | 21% | 7 att | — | 7 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Cooper RushDAL · QB | 1.2 | 2.1 | −0.9 | 11% | 5 att | — | 5 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Jalen ReagorMIN · WR | 2.4 | 1.7 | +0.7 | 21% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Jalen TolbertDAL · WR | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 18% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Johnny MundtMIN · TE | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 47% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Peyton HendershotDAL · TE | 0.8 | 1.7 | −0.9 | 35% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Cowboys 30 targets and 40 carries; Vikings 28 targets and 17 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott Ran hot
22 of 25 passing for 276 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.
Kirk Cousins Unlucky
12 of 23 passing for 105 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Tony Pollard Ran hot
6 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns; 15 carries (38% of the team's) for 80 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Ezekiel Elliott Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 15 carries (38% of the team's) for 42 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
T.J. Hockenson Volume, no payoff
9 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 34 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 5.
Dalvin Cook Volume, no payoff
1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 11 carries (65% of the team's) for 72 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.7 expected.
Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
CeeDee Lamb
5 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.
Fewest points since Week 1.
Jalen Nailor
3 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 15 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.0 expected.
Start/Sit: Jalen Nailor →Stock Up, Stock Down
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock up: Tony Pollard led the backfield with 54% of the snaps after trailing Ezekiel Elliott before this game.
- Stock down: Ezekiel Elliott lost the backfield lead: 29% of the snaps to Tony Pollard's 54%.
- Stock down: CeeDee Lamb played 65% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Jalen Nailor played 21% of the snaps, up from a 1% season average.
- Stock up: Jalen Reagor played 21% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
- Stock down: Justin Jefferson played 79% of the snaps, down from a 98% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 17.8 | 22.1 |
| WRs | 35.6 | 39.2 |
| TEs | 9.4 | 11.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 44% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- −9Maher 27-yd FG44% → 35%Q1 10:22
- +9Joseph 25-yd FG35% → 45%Q1 6:39
- −21Elliott 1-yd TD run45% → 24%Q1 1:26
- −7Maher 53-yd FG22% → 14%Q2 5:31
- −10Prescott → Pollard, 30-yd TD13% → 3%Q2 1:43
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Plays | 54 |
| 43% | Pass rate | 69% |
| 10.2 | Yds / dropback | 3.0 |
| 3.8 | Yds / carry | 4.3 |
| 12/17 | Third downs | 1/11 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 16 more plays and gained 7.2 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DAL Pollard 20% · Lamb 17% · Schultz 17%
- MIN Hockenson 32% · Jefferson 18% · Thielen 11%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 0 |
| Field goals | 4 | 1 |
| Punts | 2 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
DAL turnover edge: +1
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 18-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Cowboys drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 1:16 | Fumble |
| DAL | Q1 13:44 | 7 | 18 | 3:22 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q1 10:22 | 10 | 69 | 3:43 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q1 6:39 | 10 | 75 | 5:13 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q1 1:26 | 5 | 20 | 3:01 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 13:25 | 14 | 48 | 7:54 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 5:31 | 3 | 3 | 1:04 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 4:27 | 8 | 59 | 2:44 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q2 1:43 | 7 | 13 | 1:12 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 0:31 | 5 | 44 | 0:31 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 75 | 2:28 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 12:32 | 3 | -19 | 2:23 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 10:09 | 5 | 41 | 1:54 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 8:15 | 6 | 4 | 2:04 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 6:11 | 3 | 4 | 2:16 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 3:55 | 6 | 14 | 2:46 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 1:09 | 9 | 44 | 6:05 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q4 10:04 | 5 | 19 | 1:48 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 8:16 | 8 | 35 | 4:57 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 3:19 | 7 | 38 | 3:19 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cowboys vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Cowboys and Vikings first met in 1961 and have played 35 times since.
- All-time series
- 19–16Cowboys lead, 35 meetings since 1961
- Postseason
- 4–3Split 4–3
- Largest Cowboys win
- 40–32022
- Largest Vikings win
- 54–131970
Since 2021
2–1 Cowboys lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 15 Vikings at Cowboys, 2025 Wk 15 recap MIN 34 DAL 26 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 11 Cowboys at Vikings DAL 40 MIN 3 DAL W
- 2021 Wk 8 Cowboys at Vikings, 2021 Wk 8 recap DAL 20 MIN 16 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 13-4 |
| 27.5 | Points per game | 24.9 |
| 354.9 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 20.1 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 330.2 | Yards allowed per game | 388.7 |
Cowboys vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −2Cowboys covered by 35
- Total
- 48.5Under: 43 points scored (by 5.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 25.3 | 40 | +14.8 |
| Vikings | 23.3 | 3 | −20.3 |
The Cowboys beat their implied total and the Vikings fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Cowboys 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 7–3
- Over/under
- 4–6
- ATS as favorite
- 4–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS on the road
- 3–2
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 4–5–1
- Over/under
- 5–5
- ATS as favorite
- 3–3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–2
- ATS at home
- 2–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cowboys and Vikings in Fantasy
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Cowboys vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Cowboys vs Vikings Week 11 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 40–3 in Week 11 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on November 20, 2022. See the Cowboys' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Vikings?
The final score was Cowboys 40, Vikings 3. The Cowboys led 23–3 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 17, Vikings 0.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Vikings game?
Dallas led 23–3 at halftime and outscored Minnesota 17–0 after the break to win 40–3. The Cowboys finished with a 458–183 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Tony Pollard led all players with 6 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 80 rushing yards. The Vikings committed 1 turnover, the Cowboys none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Vikings?
Tony Pollard led the game with 36.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 11, on 6 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 80 rushing yards. Dak Prescott was next with 20.6 (QB10). See Tony Pollard's 2022 game log.
Who led Cowboys vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 22 of 25 for 276 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tony Pollard (DAL) led in rushing with 15 carries for 80 yards. Tony Pollard (DAL) led in receiving with 6 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Tony Pollard score against the Vikings?
Tony Pollard scored 36.9 points in PPR leagues, 33.9 in half-PPR and 30.9 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 11 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 80 rushing yards. He drew 20% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Vikings?
Tony Pollard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.9 PPR points on 19.6 xFP (+17.3). Kirk Cousins fell furthest short, with 2.2 points on 9.7 xFP (−7.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Cowboys beat the Vikings?
The Cowboys beat the Vikings 40–3 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 3.4, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 458–183.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Vikings?
The Cowboys won the turnover battle 1–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 1 time and the Cowboys not at all. The Cowboys won the game.
What is the all-time Cowboys vs Vikings record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 19–16 across 35 meetings since 1961, including a 4–3 record in the postseason.
When did the Cowboys and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 11 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on October 31, 2021, when the Cowboys beat the Vikings 20–16.
Have the Cowboys and Vikings met in the playoffs?
Yes, 7 times, most recently in the 2009 playoffs. The Cowboys are 4–3 against the Vikings in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Cowboys vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −2, making the Dallas Cowboys 2-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.3 points for the Cowboys and 23.3 for the Vikings.
Did Cowboys vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 5.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Vikings?
The Cowboys covered by 35 against the closing line of Cowboys −2. The final margin was 37 points.