ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers battled through a back-and-forth offensive showcase on Sunday Night Football, culminating in a rare **40-40 overtime tie** at AT&T Stadium. The high-scoring deadlock holds significant historical weight, marking the **Cowboys’ first tie since the 1969 season** and becoming the **second-highest scoring tie in NFL history** (behind a 43-43 draw in 1964).

The result leaves the Cowboys’ season record at **1-2-1**, avoiding a third straight loss, but failing to secure a much-needed victory in front of their home crowd. For the Packers, the tie moves their record to **2-1-1**.

Quarterback Duel Delivers Fireworks

The game quickly evolved into a quarterback duel between Dallas’s **Dak Prescott** and Green Bay’s **Jordan Love**, with both signal-callers delivering masterful performances:

• Dak Prescott was brilliant, completing a stunning **77.5%** of his passes (31-of-40) for **319 yards**, three passing touchdowns, and zero interceptions, earning a 124.9 passer rating. Prescott also notched a rushing score, marking the 22nd time in his career he has recorded both in a game—a new Cowboys record.
• Jordan Love responded in kind, throwing for **337 yards** and three touchdowns with a 118.1 rating.

The two offenses combined for **875 total yards** (Packers 489, Cowboys 436) and a staggering **six lead changes** in the second half alone.

Standout Performers and Key Game Swings

Filling in for the injured CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver **George Pickens** starred for the Cowboys, hauling in **134 receiving yards** and two crucial touchdowns, including the late score that momentarily put Dallas ahead in the fourth quarter. Running back **Javonte Williams** also impressed, racking up **85 rushing yards** on 20 carries (4.3 YPC) and adding a touchdown.

The Packers’ attack was spearheaded by wide receiver **Romeo Doubs**, who snagged a career-high **three touchdown passes**, proving to be the “thorn in the Cowboys’ side.”

A First-Half Momentum Shift

After falling behind early, 13-0, the Cowboys were jumpstarted by a historic special teams play. On the Packers’ second touchdown, **Juanyeh Thomas blocked the extra point**, and **Markquese Bell corralled the ball and raced the length of the field for a defensive two-point conversion**—the first in franchise history. This play sparked a massive swing, leading to a late strip-sack by **James Houston** and two quick Cowboys touchdowns (a Prescott rush and a Pickens catch) in the final minute to take a 16-13 halftime lead.

The Overtime Thriller

The back-and-forth momentum continued into the final two minutes of regulation. Pickens’ second touchdown put Dallas up 37-34 with only 43 seconds remaining, but Packers kicker **Brandon McManus** hit a clutch **53-yard field goal** as time expired to force overtime, tying the game 37-37.

In the extra period, Dallas received the opening kickoff and drove 76 yards, highlighted by a **34-yard toe-tap catch by Jalen Tolbert** at the Packers’ 5-yard line. However, the offense stalled, forcing **Brandon Aubrey** to settle for a **22-yard field goal**, giving Dallas a temporary **40-37** lead.

The pressure then shifted entirely to the Dallas defense. Despite forcing Green Bay into a critical **fourth-and-6** situation at their own 24-yard line, the Cowboys could not get the stop. Love converted the first down, quickly moving the Packers into range. With just one second left on the clock, McManus sealed the tie with a successful **34-yard field goal**.

Defensive Concerns Linger

While the offense performed brilliantly, the Cowboys’ defense struggled severely in the clutch. Green Bay scored on **all four of its second-half possessions plus the overtime period**, totaling 27 points, demonstrating the defense’s inability to secure a late-game stop.

The tie, which counts as half a win, prevented a damaging home loss, but the defensive miscues and critical penalties—including a negated interception and a costly **Marist Liufau** personal foul—remain major concerns as the Cowboys move forward in the season.