Green Bay Packers (2-1-1) pulled off a stunning, back-and-forth battle against the Dallas Cowboys (1-2-1), culminating in a 40-40 overtime tie on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 4. Quarterback Jordan Love and the Packers responded to every Cowboys score, showcasing incredible resilience despite a rocky start.
Final score: Packers 40, Cowboys 40 (tie)
It was over when… Brandon McManus nailed a 34-yard field goal as time expired in overtime, securing the tie. A blocked extra point earlier in the game had given Dallas a crucial three-point advantage, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable contest.
Game Balls:
* QB Jordan Love: Love delivered a masterful performance, completing 31 of 43 passes for 337 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a remarkable 118.1 passer rating. He expertly navigated a challenging offensive line and led the Packers to an astounding 40 points. Notably, he utilized 10 different receivers in his scoring efforts, including all three touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs.
* DE Micah Parsons: Parsons’ relentless pursuit and a crucial chase-down tackle on Dak Prescott during the Cowboys’ only overtime drive proved to be pivotal in preventing a game-winning score.
* K Brandon McManus: McManus’ perfectly placed 53-yard field goal at the end of regulation secured the tie, despite the initial blocked extra point.
Key Stat: The Packers were a staggering 11-for-15 converting third and fourth downs, and scored touchdowns on their first five trips inside the red zone. The only failure occurred in the final sequence, providing a lifeline for McManus’ tying field goal.
Deciding Factor: The game ended in a tie, so there wasn’t a deciding factor. However, the blocked extra point – shifting the score from 13-0 to 13-2 – was undeniably a significant turning point.
Jordan Love Watch: Love was exceptional, completing 31 of 43 passes for 337 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, earning a passer rating of 118.1. He even took one sack, but his overall performance was nearly flawless, demonstrating impressive accuracy and decision-making, particularly on third down and in critical situations.
Play of the Game: On 4th-and-6 in overtime, Jordan Love executed a crucial completion to rookie Matthew Golden for 14 yards, extending the drive and ultimately setting the stage for the game-saving conversion.
Injury Updates: The Packers lost defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt to a knee injury and cornerback Nate Hobbs was evaluated for a concussion. Running back Josh Jacobs sustained a cut above his knee during the fourth quarter.
What’s Next: After a grueling 70 minutes in the Dallas heat, the Packers will welcome a much-needed bye week in Week 5. Despite two impressive home wins to start the season, getting to the bye at 2-1-1 feels somewhat disappointing. Matt LaFleur’s team will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (without Joe Burrow) to Lambeau Field in Week 6.