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Cowboys Rally Backed, But Fall to Packers 23-13

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

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Stephen Jones Backs Coach

The Dallas Cowboys lost 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers, dropping to 2-4.
Executive vice president Stephen Jones said he and owner Jerry Jones fully back head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
The defense allowed a season-low 318 yards, ranking 28th in yards per attempt (7.9).
The Cowboys will host NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, both teams also at 2-4.

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Wrolstad Flags Roughing

Referee crew leader Craig Wrolstad called multiple soft rough-passing penalties on the play that nullified a Dallas turnover.
Safety Carrington Valentine’s interception was erased after defensive end Lukas Van Ness received a roughing-the-passer penalty on the same play.
Officials also flagged Dallas for illegal contact and personal fouls, extending the Cowboys’ drive on a 3rd-and-20 situation.

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Stephen Jones Backs Coach

The Dallas Cowboys lost 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers, dropping to 2-4.
Executive vice president Stephen Jones said he and owner Jerry Jones fully back head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
The defense allowed a season-low 318 yards, ranking 28th in yards per attempt (7.9).
The Cowboys will host NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, both teams also at 2-4.

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