Cowboys at Packers
Green Bay Packers 34, Dallas Cowboys 33 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Cowboys 33 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Packers 34 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJordan Love 246 yds passingJaydon Blue 170 yds rushingChristian Watson 130 yds receivingNick Cross 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 267 · 376Passing yards 97 · 335Rushing yards 170 · 41Completions 11/20 · 16/31Yards per carry 7.1 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 34-33. This matchup set the tone for the 2028 season, showcasing the competitiveness both teams will bring to the table as they vie for playoff positioning.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the Packers' offense, throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, connecting effectively with Christian Watson, who racked up 130 receiving yards. On the ground, Dallas running back Jaydon Blue was a standout performer, rushing for an impressive 170 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for the Cowboys.
Defensively, the game featured pivotal moments, particularly with Evan Johnson's two interceptions for Dallas, which kept the game close. However, it was Nick Cross's steady presence with five total tackles that helped the Packers maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Packers' defense held strong, allowing their offense to capitalize and seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleQB | 11/20 | 55% | 97 | 2 | 4 | 61.8 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 9/19 | 47% | 246 | 2 | 5 | 89.1 |
| Dylan RaiolaQB | 7/12 | 58% | 109 | 2 | 1 | 93.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 24 | 170 | 7.1 | 44 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Eric Singleton JrWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Camden BrownWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 46 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 43 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezFB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Evan JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon CallawayREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Nick CrossFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene AsanteSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie ChristopherSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlil SandersWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |