Packers @ Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
2–1 come in off a tough loss to Cleveland
Dallas Cowboys
1–2 are reeling, missing top weapons, trying to recalibrate on offense and defense.
Micah Parsons , former Cowboy, now wearing green.
Injuries
Packers
Out: RT Zach Tom (oblique)
Out: T Anthony Belton (ankle)
Doubtful / questionable: LG Aaron Banks (groin)
Questionable: S Javon Bullard (concussion protocol)
Other limited:
OL Rasheed Walker (quadriceps)
was limited in practice.
Cowboys
Out: WR CeeDee Lamb (high-ankle sprain)
Out: RG Tyler Booker (ankle)
Return / active: CB DaRon Bland returns (foot)
What We Learned So Far
Packers
The O line is fragile
Losing Tom and Belton strains depth and timing especially in pass protection and run lanes.
Defense has strength Parsons brings edge pressure, the front can easily cause disruption.
Love’s growth
he’s comfortable throwing into tight windows but needs clean pockets.
Cowboys
Without Lamb, their vertical threats are limited; they’ll lean shorter, intermediate pass schemes
Their secondary has struggled, Bland’s return is huge.
Offensive line injuries
losing Booker means more pressure on Prescott’s right side.
Keys of the game
Packers must
Attack Dallas’ injured interior and mismatched edges
get Love quick passing options and use play action off that.
Protect the football
turnovers will swing momentum sharply.
Cowboys must
Create space for Prescott slide protection toward the weakened side, quick releases.
Mix in run/pass unpredictably to keep Green Bay’s front guessing.
figure out the intermediate game without Lamb, if their other receivers don’t win matchups, Green Bay could dominate time of possession.
Angles to Watch
Parsons vs Dallas OL
This is emotional. Parsons knows the interior splits and will hunt gaps. If Dallas can’t contain him, Green Bay’s rush gets home again and again.
Green Bay’s OL vs Dallas edge rush
With Dallas losing some offensive depth, Green Bay’s front may find holes vs Dallas’ interior rotation.
Cowboys’ quick passing vs Packers’ aggressive front
Expect Dallas to use quick hitches, flats, RB screens to neutralize Green Bay’s blitz designs.
Secondary battle
Green Bay has to blend new corner/safety combos against Pickens & Gallup. Dallas must mask coverage weaknesses without Lamb.
Players to Watch
Micah Parsons
He’s hottest name coming back to his old division.
Jordan Love
confident in his arm, but his depth and timing get tested.
George Pickens
Dallas’ top WR now
he has to be a chain mover in this game.
Nate Hobbs / Carrington Valentine
Green Bay’s DBs tonight will get the spotlight
their communication is critical.
Jake Ferguson
matchup watch vs Packers’ linebackers.
Dallas interior OL
if those holes open, the Packers will hit them.
Prediction
This one is going to be a good one, fast tempo, defensive standoffs.
Green Bay has the matchup advantage on Dallas’ banged up OL and now blunted passing attack.
If Love stays clean and Parsons does damage, Packers pull ahead late. SHU prediction: Packers 24–21.
