Packers defense overpowers Cowboys 23-13 at Lambeau Field
Packers quarterback Jordan Love helped Green Bay's defense shut down a Cowboys offense that managed no first-half points, while Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions.
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What happened
Green Bay hosted Dallas on Sunday night at Lambeau Field and won 23-13, its third straight victory. Dallas went without a first-half point for the first time since 2021, and Prescott's two second-quarter interceptions inside the 30 proved costly. The Packers' defense held three straight opponents to 14 points or fewer as Josh Jacobs prepared to return from the exempt list.
Why it matters
The win gave Green Bay a 21-4 all-time record in home Sunday night games. Observers praised the Packers' defense even without Micah Parsons on the field.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 12:35 AM ET: Jordan Love's performance lifted the Packers' offense in a win over the Cowboys, which he entered ranked third in the NFL in passing yards.
- Oct 19, 1:20 AM ET: Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13, with Prescott throwing two costly second-quarter interceptions and the Cowboys scoreless in the first half.
- Oct 19, 1:24 AM ET: The Packers improved to 21-4 all-time in home Sunday night games following the victory at Lambeau Field.
- Oct 19, 3:03 AM ET: Former Packers quarterback and NFL fans praised Green Bay's defense, which shut down the Cowboys offense in primetime despite Micah Parsons not playing this season.
Coverage
- ‘Really Excited,’ ‘They Are One Player Away’ — Ex-Packers QB, NFL Fans Hail Green Bay Defense as Cowboys Offense Gets Shut Down in Primetime (Yahoo Sports)
- Packers use third-down conversions, takeaways to frustrate struggling Cowboys (espn.com)
- Packers improve their all-time NFL record with Cowboys beatdown (Yahoo Sports)
- Packers stifle Cowboys 23-13 for third straight win (AP)
- 3 Cowboys to blame for ugly Week 6 NSFW loss to Jordan Love, Packers (Yahoo Sports)
- Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love highlights weekend in win over Cowboys (ksl.com)
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