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Packers Rout Cowboys 23–13 as Dallas Falters

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23–13 on Sunday night.
Jordan Love threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden.
Packers converted nine of ten third-down attempts in the first half, far above their 27.6% season rate.
Dallas was shut out 17–0 at halftime, its first first-half shutout since Nov. 7 2021.

History

Historical Context

After Vince Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to a 10-3-1 season and a 23-12 NFL Championship over the Cleveland Browns in January 1966—the league’s final title before the Super Bowl—the franchise built a legacy of disciplined, third-down efficiency. That tradition resurfaced in 2024 when the Packers converted nine of ten third-down attempts and scored a nine-yard touchdown, echoing Lombardi’s 1965 dominance.

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Story summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 23–13 on Sunday night.
Jordan Love threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden.
Packers converted nine of ten third-down attempts in the first half, far above their 27.6% season rate.
Dallas was shut out 17–0 at halftime, its first first-half shutout since Nov. 7 2021.

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