In a nationally televised Sunday night contest, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. The Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, executed a balanced attack that kept the high‑powered Cowboys offense in check.
Key moments and statistics
Love completed 23 of 41 passes for 276 yards, adding a one‑yard rushing touchdown in the second half. His early 9‑yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden gave Green Bay the lead that would not be relinquished. The Packers improved to 11‑1‑1 in their last 13 meetings with Dallas.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott was 34 of 54 for 258 yards and a 6‑yard touchdown pass to Ryan Flournoy with 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter. However, two interceptions—one by rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse and another by Evan Williams—stifled the Cowboys’ comeback hopes. Prescott’s two‑point conversion attempt to CeeDee Lamb fell incomplete.
Penalty battle and defensive notes
The contest featured a total of 22 penalties, split evenly between the teams. Dallas incurred 108 penalty yards, while Green Bay was charged with 96 yards. Despite the rough discipline, the Packers capitalized on key moments, including a 77‑yard drive after a second turnover that culminated in Love’s one‑yard sneak.
Defensively, the Cowboys showed improvement, allowing just 6.4 yards per play—among the league’s best. The unit held a players‑only meeting before the game and added veteran defensive assistant Mike Pettine to support first‑year coordinator Christian Parker. Dee Winters recorded Dallas’ first interception of the season, though a potential 40‑yard return was nullified after a replay review.
Injuries and roster updates
Wide receiver KaVontae Turpin exited early with a rib injury, and safety Dee Winters suffered an ankle issue in the second quarter. For Green Bay, rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse left the game with a stinger in the second half.
Looking ahead
The Cowboys, now 2‑4, will travel to Philadelphia on October 26 for their next matchup. Green Bay, at 4‑2, heads to Detroit the following Sunday. Both teams remain focused on improving their records as the season progresses.
Despite the loss, Dallas fans can take solace in the defense’s strong showing and the continued development of young talent. The Packers, meanwhile, continue to build momentum with three straight victories, awaiting the return of three‑time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs, who is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list.
Original reporting: Richardson, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
