Upcoming Matchup: Cowboys vs. Packers
FRISCO, Texas — After both squads faced tough road defeats, the Cowboys and Packers are set to clash in a pivotal early-season game. Dallas aims to bounce back to a .500 record, while Green Bay looks to improve to 3-1 and avoid falling to .500.
Historical Context
The Packers boast an unbeaten record at AT&T Stadium. With the addition of All-Pro Micah Parsons from the Cowboys, they aim to maintain this streak. However, they’ll face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense, which ranks fourth in the NFL for yardage per game, albeit without two starting linemen and receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Expert Predictions
Here’s what our analysts forecast for the Sunday night game at AT&T Stadium:
Nick Eatman
I’m not always confident in my predictions, but I can guarantee that when Micah Parsons appears on the video board Sunday night, boos will swell, especially from true Cowboys fans. His last appearance here was unforgettable. I believe Parsons will pose serious challenges for the Packers’ O-line, creating opportunities for lesser-known defenders. While it’s a unpredictable league, I think the Packers have outperformed the Cowboys in recent years. I predict Green Bay will win 28-15.
Patrik Walker
This matchup spells danger for the Cowboys. After stellar defensive performances against the Eagles, they’ve experienced two dismal outings, and there’s no clear path to improvement. Jordan Love is eager for a bounce-back game after losing to the Browns, facing a Cowboys secondary that has struggled. Additionally, injuries to CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker impede the Cowboys, forcing them to rely on backups against a fierce Packers front. Thus, I predict Packers win 38-20.
Tommy Yarrish
To quote my colleagues, “Not great, Bob!” The Cowboys’ defense has stalled since their initial promise in Week 1. Despite Green Bay’s inconsistent offense, Jordan Love’s success against them last playoffs is concerning. The Packers’ defense is formidable, having allowed the fewest points this season, especially after acquiring Micah Parsons. Without key players, the Cowboys face mounting difficulties. I foresee another challenging night: Packers 35, Cowboys 10.
Kyle Youmans
Observing the film before Week 3, it was clear the Cowboys should have performed better against the Bears. Now, issues are apparent on both sides. Green Bay has a top-notch defense and Jordan Love is the best deep-ball thrower this season. Facing a weakened Cowboys offense with a historically poor deep-ball defense puts them at a disadvantage. However, I expect a fierce effort from Dallas. This resembles their Week 1 performance against Philly, but Green Bay will likely prevail 27-24.
Mickey Spagnola
I initially planned to predict a Packers victory, given the Cowboys’ missing key players like CeeDee Lamb. But after a surprising encounter with Hall of Famer Roger Staubach at a press conference, I’ve rethought my stance. Superstitions aside, the unpredictability of the NFL could play a role, especially with injuries affecting the Packers too. I now foresee a Cowboys win by a score of 27-23.
