Packers Beat Cowboys 23-13 as Jordan Love Throws for 276 Yards

Q: Despite building a massive early lead, what caused the Packers' offense to completely vanish during the second half?

Green Bay’s offense disappeared in the second half because it stopped cashing in on chances and Dallas adjusted enough defensively to force the Packers off schedule. The Packers did their damage early with explosive throws from Jordan Love and short fields created by the defense, but they also left points behind even before halftime. Broader coverage noted dropped touchdown opportunities by Matthew Golden and Christian Watson, and after Love’s late second-quarter scoring run, Green Bay never reached the end zone again. Trey Smack’s field goals accounted for the rest. Dallas was better after the break. The Cowboys held Green Bay scoreless in the second half, tightened up after the Packers’ early deep shots, and at least stabilized the game defensively even though the offense still struggled. With the big plays reduced, Green Bay no longer had the same easy scoring opportunities that built the 17-0 lead. Game flow also mattered. Once ahead by three scores, the Packers did not need to keep attacking aggressively, and their defense continued controlling Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense. That allowed Green Bay to play more conservatively, protect the lead, and avoid unnecessary risks, even if it made the offense look quiet. So the second-half shutdown was less about one single collapse and more about a combination of missed scoring chances, improved Cowboys defense, and a Packers team that had already built enough cushion to shift into game-management mode.

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 19

Green Bay improved to 4-2 with a 23-13 Sunday night win over Dallas, stretching its winning streak to three games and handing the Cowboys a second straight loss.
Jordan Love went 23-of-41 for 276 yards and a touchdown to Matthew Golden, who led all receivers with 104 yards on six catches.
Two Dak Prescott interceptions fueled the Packers' defense, which entered the game with nine takeaways and kept Dallas scoreless in the first half.
The result sharpened the NFC contrast: Green Bay and Chicago are both 4-2, unbeaten Minnesota is 5-0, while the NFC East risked a second straight winless week.