In a stunning overtime thriller, the Green Bay packers and Dallas Cowboys battled to a 40-40 tie at Lambeau Field. The game featured multiple lead changes, late-game heroics, and a clutch field goal as time expired to send the contest into extra time.
This tie marks a rare outcome in the NFL, with critically important implications for both teams’ playoff aspirations. A tie benefits neither team in the standings as much as a win would, adding pressure to their remaining games. The Cowboys (3-3) and Packers (2-3-1) will both need to perform consistently in the second half of the season to secure a postseason berth.
Early in the game, a controversial facemask penalty called on Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks during a third-and-5 play extended a Cowboys drive, ultimately leading to a touchdown. Dallas running back Rico Dowdle later scored on a 1-yard direct snap, putting the Cowboys ahead 30-27 with 4:46 remaining.
The Packers responded with a strong drive,converting eight of ten third downs throughout the game.wide receiver Romeo Doubs secured his third touchdown of the game on a 15-yard pass from Jordan Love, giving Green Bay a 34-30 lead with 1:49 left.
Though, the Cowboys quickly answered. KaVontae Turpin returned the ensuing kickoff 46 yards, setting up a 28-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb, regaining the lead 37-34 with just 43 seconds remaining.
Facing a desperate situation, the Packers drove downfield, aided by a 25-yard reception by Aaron Jones and a key catch by Malik Heath. With only four seconds left, Jordan Love threw an incomplete pass, but a subsequent 53-yard field goal by Brandon McManus as time expired tied the game at 37-37, forcing overtime.
in overtime, neither team could secure a game-winning drive, resulting in the final score of 40-40. The game saw significant contributions from both offenses, with Jones rushing for substantial yardage and love connecting with Doubs and Heath for crucial receptions. Packers safety Rudy Ford was evaluated for a concussion during the game.
The Cowboys converted a third-and-3 with a 19-yard pass to jalen Tolbert. A late unneeded roughness penalty called on Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau against Packers receiver Christian Watson also proved pivotal, extending a Green Bay drive.
