The Green Bay Packers’ defense had a marvelous performance in Week 5. The unit recorded nearly as many turnovers (five) as they allowed points in a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. That team, which cycled through backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, had put up 375 yards or more in its two games without Caleb Williams coming in, but they couldn’t cross the 250-yard mark against Green Bay.
This week, however, the Packers should have a tougher challenge on their hands. Chicago’s offense
centers on the run game, but the Dallas Cowboys, who come into Lambeau Field for Sunday Night Football, have been doing their work through the air. Dallas has one of the most efficient offense in football on a per-drive basis to this point in the season, and most of that is due to a passing game that features a top wideout tandem of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
The Packers have their own ascending receiver pairing, and although the Dallas duo are certainly more established, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden should have plenty of opportunities against a Dallas defense that ranks 31st in yards per pass attempt allowed. But on the other side of the ball Green Bay needs to find a way to limit Lamb and Pickens defensively. Lamb did not play in last year’s 40-40 tie at AT&T Stadium, but Pickens caught 8 passes for 134 yards and two scores.
Injuries could impact the Packers’ secondary this week as well, so let’s take a look at that as we slowly make our way towards Sunday Night Football.
Packers ‘can’t shy away’ from Cowboys’ explosive offense | Packers.comDallas is 7th in the NFL in scoring, 3rd in points per drive, and first in yards per drive and plays per drive. It’s going to be a challenge for Green Bay’s defense to get off the field without giving up points.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney back to hunting interceptions | Packersnews.com ($)On the encouraging side, McKinney had a huge game last Sunday and looks rejuvenated after a bit of a down 2025 season.
Packers CB Keisean Nixon misses practice ahead of matchup with Cowboys WR duo | Packers WireNot encouraging is two of the Packers’ cornerbacks missing practice (Nixon and Benjamin St-Juste).
We Asked About Play-Action Passing; Packers Provided Explosive Answer | SI.comThe Packers did identify an advantage with play-action against the Bears, however, as Jordan Love went 12-for-13 for 245 yards and a score.
Micah Parsons wants to ensure ‘all the small things fixed first’ before return | ESPNIt sounds like the big concern now before he can return is making sure that everything is balanced and he won’t be overcompensating for the recovering ACL with different muscles. That said, if it were playoff time, he said he’d be playing, so he’s hopefully getting close.
What do you think? Is the Cowboys’ terrible defense bad enough to let this running game finally get on track?
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At least it wasn’t boosting Nickelback songs.
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