Cowboys adjust snap counts in Week 6 loss to Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

In Week 6, the Dallas Cowboys faced the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field, resulting in a 23-13 loss. The Cowboys implemented some roster adjustments, including giving tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford a starting nod over Jake Ferguson, though Ferguson saw more snaps overall. Changes were also evident in the linebacker rotation, with rookie Malachi Lawrence getting his first pro start. Joey Porter Jr. played 36 snaps despite ankle issues, while Dee Winters recorded the team's first interception before suffering an Achilles injury. The Cowboys' snap distribution reflects ongoing adjustments after a disappointing prior performance.
- •Cowboys lost to Packers 23-13 at Lambeau Field.
- •Brevyn Spann-Ford started but Ferguson played more overall snaps.
- •Malachi Lawrence made his first pro start at linebacker.
- •Joey Porter Jr. played 36 snaps despite injury concerns.
- •Dee Winters recorded an interception before injuring his Achilles.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Porter's lagging snap counts, Cowboys switched things up in Wk 6
"The Cowboys made some changes, plugging in Brevyn Spann-Ford and Malachi Lawrence early. They then reverted back to usual snap counts in Week 6.
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