Cowboys' defense shows improvement in loss to Packers after Parsons trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys experienced a disappointing 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. Despite the defeat, the Cowboys' defense displayed newfound vigor, marking their best performance this season with three sacks, a first for them in 2026. Analyst Todd Archer noted that the presence of Micah Parsons on the opposing sideline may have motivated the Cowboys' defenders. The team looks to build on this improvement as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles next.
- •Cowboys lose to Packers 23-13 in Week 6.
- •Defense records three sacks, a season high.
- •Micah Parsons inspired Cowboys' defensive performance.
- •Next game against Philadelphia Eagles upcoming.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys may have finally found an unexpected bright spot after Micah Parsons trade
"The Dallas Cowboys have been without Micah Parsons for a while now, and something good finally happened.
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