Cowboys’ crisis deepens as they prepare for a crucial challenge against the Eagles
The loss to Green Bay has dealt another blow to Dallas fans’ hopes, as the team continues to struggle with more losses than wins.
The hopes of Dallas Cowboys fans appear to be fading with each passing week of the 2026 NFL season . Although supporters continue to stand behind their team, one reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: losses outnumber wins, and consistency remains elusive. On October 18, Dallas had another opportunity to turn things around but fell 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field , raising further questions about the team’s ability to compete.
Cowboys miss another opportunity against Green Bay
The matchup against Green Bay came with particular expectations. Dallas had alternated between wins and losses through its first five games , so after falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the pattern suggested the Cowboys were due for a win. However, the game unfolded differently, and Dallas failed to capitalize on the opportunity to regain some confidence.
The game also carried extra significance: Dallas had not beaten the Packers since October 16, 2016, when Dak Prescott, then a rookie, led the Cowboys to a 30-16 victory at Lambeau Field . Ten years later, Dallas was looking to snap that streak but instead added another loss to a season that is becoming increasingly frustrating for its fans.
Green Bay took control in the first quarter with a 90-yard drive that ended with Jordan Love throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden. Although the Dallas defense recorded its first interception of the season through Dee Winters, the offense failed to turn the opportunity into points. Prescott was intercepted in the end zone, and the Cowboys squandered a key chance to get back into the game.
Dak Prescott’s mistakes deepen Dallas’ struggles
The problems continued in the second quarter. After extending their lead with a 25-yard field goal by Trey Smack , the Packers capitalized on another Prescott mistake. His second interception came after CeeDee Lamb slipped on a play that ultimately benefited Green Bay’s defense.
The Packers took advantage of the momentum, and Jordan Love added a rushing touchdown before halftime. Dallas headed to the locker room scoreless, a situation the franchise had not experienced since 2021 and one that highlighted an offense struggling to find answers.
Dallas’ response came too late
The Cowboys showed signs of life in the third quarter. A 46-yard drive ended with a rushing touchdown by Javonte Williams, cutting the deficit to 17-7 and giving Dallas a small opening to close the gap.
For a moment, the Cowboys had a chance to shift the momentum, but they could not sustain the comeback effort. Green Bay responded with a 44-yard field goal and extended its lead with another three-pointer in the fourth quarter after Dallas failed to convert on fourth down .
The Cowboys avoided finishing the game with an even larger deficit thanks to a defensive play that appeared to give Green Bay a third interception of Prescott, although a penalty wiped it out. With just 44 seconds remaining, Ryan Flournoy caught a six-yard touchdown pass. Dallas failed to convert the two-point attempt, leaving the final score at 23-13.
Philadelphia Eagles are next on the Cowboys’ schedule
The Cowboys must now turn their attention to their next matchup: Monday, October 26, 2026, when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field for Week 7 of the NFL season .
Dallas will need to put the mistakes that proved costly against Green Bay behind it, find answers early and maintain its performance throughout all four quarters.
