The Green Bay Packers’ defense absolutely throttled the Chicago Bears last week, racking up five turnovers and giving up only seven points in a 31-7 beatdown. Look, that was against backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, and a Bears team that couldn’t even crack 250 yards after putting up 375 or more in their two previous games. This Sunday Night Football showdown against the Dallas Cowboys? That’s a whole different animal coming to Lambeau Field.
Dallas’ Air Raid Is No Joke
The Cowboys do their work through the air, and they’ve got one of the most efficient offenses in football on a per-drive basis this season. We’re talking about a squad that ranks 7th in the NFL in scoring, 3rd in points per drive, and first in both yards per drive and plays per drive. Their passing game is powered by a ridiculously good wideout tandem: CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Remember that insane 40-40 tie at AT&T Stadium last year? Lamb didn’t play in that one, but Pickens went off for 8 catches, 134 yards, and two scores against the Packers. Green Bay HAS to find a way to limit those guys defensively if they want to avoid a shootout.
On the flip side, the Packers have their own ascending receiver pairing in Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and they should get some chances. Dallas’ defense ranks a dismal 31st in yards per pass attempt allowed, so Jordan Love and the offense could do some damage. Love actually torched the Bears secondary with play-action, going 12-for-13 for 245 yards and a touchdown. But the real story is going to be how Green Bay’s defense handles the Cowboys’ aerial assault.
Packers’ Secondary Is Banged Up for the Fight
This challenge gets even tougher because of potential injuries in the Packers’ secondary. Cornerbacks Keisean Nixon and Benjamin St-Juste both missed practice this week, and that’s a HUGE concern when you’re facing Lamb and Pickens. Thankfully, safety Xavier McKinney is looking rejuvenated after a bit of a down 2025 season. He had a huge game last Sunday, hunting interceptions, which is exactly what Green Bay needs.
Micah Parsons is still dealing with his own recovery. The big concern before he can return is making sure everything is balanced so he won’t be overcompensating for his recovering ACL with different muscles. So, while the Cowboys’ offense is elite, the Packers have their work cut out for them, especially if their secondary isn’t at full strength. Sunday Night Football is going to be a massive test for Green Bay, plain and simple.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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