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Packers beat Cowboys 23-13 as defense takes over

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Packers beat Cowboys 23-13 as defense takes over

Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13 on Sunday Night Football. The Packers led 17-0 at half time.

What happened

Fast start at Lambeau

Jordan Love threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden on the first drive. Green Bay led 7-0.

What happened

Two early interceptions

Evan Williams and rookie Brandon Cisse each caught a pass from Dak Prescott. Dallas lost the ball twice.

What happened

17-0 at half time

Trey Smack kicked a 25-yard field goal. Then Love ran one yard for a touchdown. It was 17-0.

Second half

Dallas wakes up

Javonte Williams ran one yard for a touchdown after the break. That made it 17-7.

Second half

Smack answers back

Smack kicked field goals of 44 and 29 yards. Green Bay led 23-7.

The finish

Too little, too late

Dallas scored with 44 seconds left. Green Bay stopped the two-point try and the onside kick.

Why it matters

Three wins in a row

Green Bay started 1-2. Now the Packers are 4-2 with three straight wins.

Why it matters

Defense leads the way

It is the third straight game Green Bay held its opponent to 14 points or fewer.

Why it matters

Dallas in trouble

The Cowboys fell to 2-4. They have lost two games in a row.

What happens next

Help is coming

Josh Jacobs could make his season debut this week. Micah Parsons is also close to returning.

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