Cowboys-Packers live updates: Jordan Love, Green Bay are dominating in fourth quarter
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The Dallas Cowboys season is over.
After securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC, the Cowboys fell 48-32 to the Green Bay Packers on their home field Sunday.
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Game updates
Final: This one is over. The Cowboys fell 48-32 to the Green Bay Packers on their home field Sunday. It was the Cowboys’ first loss at AT&T Stadium since the 2022 season opener against Tom Brady’s Buccaneers.
Fourth quarter (3:25 remaining): Dallas isn’t quite finished yet. There was another scoring connection between Dak Prescott and Jake Ferguson. The tight end reeled in his third touchdown reception of the game, helping his team finish off a 4-play, 91-yard drive. Dak Prescott ran in for a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to 16 points. Green Bay 48, Dallas 32
Fourth quarter (5:54 remaining): The Cowboys cut the lead as the long day begins to wind down. Dak Prescott found Jake Ferguson in the end zone for the second time, connecting with the tight end for a 7-yard score. This time, the 2-point conversion play was successful as Rico Dowdle cut through the Green Bay defense on a short rush. Green Bay 48, Dallas 24
Fourth quarter (10:23 remaining): Dallas’ embarrassment continues. Jordan Love finished off an 8-play, 40-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs. The Cowboys are inching closer to their worst home playoff loss in franchise history. Green Bay 48, Dallas 16
Third quarter (1:27 remaining): Just when it looked like Dallas was making some progress, Jordan Love finds a way to burn the defense once again. Green Bay drives quickly, finishing off the drive with a 38-yard touchdown pass from Love to a wide open Luke Musgrave. Green Bay 41, Dallas 16
Third quarter (3:03 remaining): After embarking on an 11-play drive, Tony Pollard gets into the end zone on a 1-yard run. Dallas had a shot to make it a two-possession game but a 2-point conversion attempt was called back due to offensive pass interference. Kicking a 43-yard extra point, Brandon Aubrey’s long attempt bounced off the right upright. It’s been that kind of day for the Cowboys. Green Bay 34, Dallas 16
Third quarter (6:38 remaining): Aaron Jones once again finds himself in the end zone, punishing a Dallas defense that is struggling to slow anything down. Green Bay traveled 75 yards on five plays, capping off the drive with a 9-yard rushing score from Jones. That’s his third touchdown of the day. Green Bay 34, Dallas 10
Third quarter (9:23 remaining): Dallas’ first drive of the second half was flowing smoothly. It wasn’t until the unit reached the red zone that things went south. After two Dak Prescott passes fell incomplete, Brandon Aubrey came on to help the Cowboys chip away at the major deficit. He connected on a 34-yard field goal. Green Bay 27, Dallas 10
At the break: Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson was among those who weren’t impressed with Dallas’ first-half flop. During the break, Johnson called the team’s effort “embarrassing” as he stood next to the NFL on FOX crew in studio. Johnson also discussed how he wouldn’t mention what he would say in the locker room on live TV.
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Halftime: The disastrous first half finally comes to an end. Dallas finally made its way into the end zone just before the break as Dak Prescott found Jake Ferguson for a 1-yard score. The Cowboys’ offense recorded 151 total yards throughout the first half but will get a chance to build on its late score in the second. Dallas will receive the second-half kick. Green Bay 27, Dallas 7
Second quarter (1:50 remaining): Green Bay continues to stun the AT&T Stadium crowd. Darnell Savage came down with a Dak Prescott pass and returned the interception 64 yards for a touchdown, further boosting the Packers’ confidence. Green Bay 27, Dallas 0
Second quarter (3:23 remaining): Things have gone from bad to worse for the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of this playoff game. After struggling to connect on its last offensive drive, Dallas couldn’t slow down another Green Bay drive. This time, Jordan Love found Dontayvion Wicks for a 20-yard passing touchdown. Anders Carlson’s extra point was no good. Green Bay 20, Dallas 0
Second quarter (14:15 remaining): Aaron Jones finds the end zone again, continuing his run of dominance against the Cowboys. The running back finished off a 3-yard, 19-play drive with a 1-yard score to extend Green Bay’s lead on the road. Dallas hasn’t gotten much going on offense, totaling only 32 yards early in the second quarter. Green Bay 14, Dallas 0
End of first quarter: The Cowboys haven’t been able to shake off a slow start, ending the quarter with Green Bay’s offense in the red zone. Jaire Alexander picked off a Dak Prescott pass before the quarter ended to set the Packers up with a short field.
First quarter (2:29 remaining): Despite bending slightly, Dallas’ defense responded and forced a three-and-out from Green Bay on its second drive. The highlight of that drive for the Cowboys’ defense? Micah Parsons finally drew a holding penalty, ending a 46-quarter drought. Green Bay maintains its lead as Dak Prescott and the offense hit the field.
First quarter (7:08 remaining): Green Bay wanted to set the tone early by electing to receive the opening kick. Aaron Jones made it count, finishing off a 12-play, 75-yard drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. The Packers took 7:52 off the clock to start the game, keeping Dak Prescott and Dallas’ offense off the field. Green Bay 7, Dallas 0
Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers fans brave the cold before playoff game
As many as 90,000 fans are expected to crowd into Arlington for the Dallas Cowboys playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. (David Guzman)
Early updates
– With the AFC wild card matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills postponed until Monday due to weather, there will be no noon kickoff on Sunday. The Cowboys game will be the first NFL game of the day at 3:30 p.m.
– Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, out with a hamstring injury since Dec. 3, and cornerback Jaire Alexander, who injured his ankle in practice this week, worked out pregame to determine if they could can play against Dallas. Both were listed as active when rosters were due 90 minutes before kickoff.
– Cooper Rush was dealing with an illness this week, but was also listed as active and will serve as Dak Prescott’s backup against Green Bay. Trey Lance will serve as the emergency third quarterback. Inactive for Dallas: OTs Asim Richards, Matt Waletzko, CB Eric Scott, WR Jalen Brooks, LB Tyrus Wheat and DL Viliami Fehoko Jr.
– The Cowboys named their captains for the postseason ahead of Sunday’s game. Offense: QB Dak Prescott, G Zack Martin; Defense: DE DeMarcus Lawrence, CB Stephon Gilmore; Special Teams: K Brandon Aubrey, P Bryan Anger.
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How to watch
When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Betting line: DAL -7.5, Over/under 50.5 (via ESPN BET, as of Tuesday)
TV: Fox Streaming: foxsports.com, NFL Plus
Broadcasters: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews (sideline) and Tom Rinaldi (sideline).
Radio: 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) and 107.5 La Grande in Spanish (KMVK-FM)
Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers fans brave cold weather outside AT&T Stadium
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