Week 8 · 2021 Season
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
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20–16
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
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October 31, 2021 · U.S. Bank Stadium
Final
Dallas Cowboys
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
52BLÄT
Minnesota Vikings
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
42BLÄT
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dallas0310720
Minnesota733316
Game Timeline
DAL0–0MINKICKOFF
100%50%0%Q1Q2Q3Q4
Press play to run the game back
DallasMinnesotaTouchdownField goal / score
100%50%0%KICKOFFQ2HALFQ4FINAL
DallasMinnesotaTouchdownField goal / scoreDallas took control and never let go
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play
Q111:55
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · A.Thielen20 yds
(11:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
0–6
Q214:27
❌ Interception · DAL · C.Rush
(14:27) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle intended for 89-B.Jarwin INTERCEPTED by 23-X.Woods (22-H.Smith) at MIN 28. …
0–7
Q206:13
🎯 Field Goal · DAL
(6:13) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
3–7
Q201:49
🎯 Field Goal · MIN
(1:49) 1-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
3–10
Q314:18
🏈 Touchdown · DAL · C.Wilson73 yds
(14:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 1-C.Wilson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9–10
Q306:36
🎯 Field Goal · MIN
(6:36) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
10–13
Q300:08
🎯 Field Goal · DAL
(:08) 2-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.
13–13
Q410:03
⚠️ Fumble · DAL · C.Rush-3 yds
(10:03) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at DAL 47 for -8 yards (23-X.Woods). FUMBLES (23-X.Woods) [23-X.Woods], RECOVERED by …
13–13
Q402:54
🎯 Field Goal · MIN
(2:54) 1-G.Joseph 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
13–16
Q400:55
🏈 Touchdown · DAL · A.Cooper5 yds
(:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19–16
Box Score
360Passing Yards184
78Rushing Yards101
438Total Yards285
2Touchdowns1
2Turnovers0
3Sacks Taken1
23First Downs17
96Penalty Yards57
89.2Passer Rating83.6
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Scoring Plays
Q1MIN(11:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.0–6
Q1DAL(6:08) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush sacked at MIN 25 for -6 yards (54-E.Kendricks).0–7
Q2DAL(6:13) 2-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.3–7
Q2MIN(1:49) 1-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.3–10
Q3DAL(14:18) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep middle to 1-C.Wilson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.9–10
Q3MIN(11:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 46 for -8 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Grego10–10
Q3MIN(6:36) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.10–13
Q3DAL(:08) 2-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-B.Anger.13–13
Q4MIN(2:54) 1-G.Joseph 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.13–16
Q4DAL(:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.19–16
Quick Stats
Date
October 31, 2021
Stage
Week 8
Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium
Surface
Sportturf · Dome
Referee
Scott Novak
Weather
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Game Form
Dallas Cowboys
This game52BLÄT
All-time avg73BLIP
▼ −21 Below form
Minnesota Vikings
This game42BLÄT
All-time avg68BLIP
▼ −26 Below form
Quarterbacks
DAL
Cooper Rush
MIN
Kirk Cousins
DAL Coach
Mike McCarthy
MIN Coach
Mike Zimmer
About This Game
Dallas Cowboys 20–16 Minnesota Vikings in week 8 play, 2021. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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