Sports · October 19, 2026
3 things we learned about the Cowboys versus Packers
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field, moving to 4-2 on the season while the Cowboys fell to 2-4. Jordan Love led Green Bay with 276 passing yards and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), while Dak Prescott threw for 258 yards but was intercepted twice. The game was marked by 22 total penalties and a scoreless first half for Dallas. The Packers' victory contributes to a strong start for the NFC North, while the Cowboys remain winless in their last two outings as part of a struggling NFC East.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23-13.
- Jordan Love completed 23 of 41 passes for 276 yards.
- Dak Prescott threw two interceptions.
- The game took place at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- There were 22 total penalties in the game, 11 for each team.
- Matthew Golden led all receivers with 104 yards and a touchdown catch.
Reported by only some outlets
- Green Bay has won 11 of their last 13 meetings with Dallas.
- Dallas entered the game allowing a league-high 6.4 yards per play and 168 rushing yards per game.
- The Cowboys hired Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant prior to the game.
- Josh Jacobs is expected to return to the Packers from the commissioner’s exempt list on Monday.
- The Cowboys defense held a players-only meeting before the game.
- Dallas WR KaVontae Turpin and LB Dee Winters left the game with injuries.
Confirmed
- Green Bay Packers won 23-13
- Jordan Love: 23/41, 276 yards, 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD
- Dak Prescott: 2 interceptions
- Matthew Golden: 104 receiving yards
- Total penalties: 22
Reported
- Brian Schottenheimer is the Cowboys head coach (NBC Sports)
- The Cowboys defense held a players-only meeting during the week (New York Post)
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