Cowboys face Packers in key Week 6 matchup at Lambeau Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football for Week 6. Both teams seek a crucial win; the Cowboys aim to bounce back from a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Packers look to capitalize on Jordan Love's strong performance, following a 367-yard, two-touchdown game against the Chicago Bears. Dallas struggles defensively, ranking 21st in pass defense, which poses a challenge against Green Bay's explosive offense featuring wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Key injuries could impact both teams, especially the Packers, who are without Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Hargrave.
- •Game takes place at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football.
- •Cowboys seek to recover from recent loss to Buccaneers.
- •Packers' Love has thrown for 10 touchdowns this season.
- •Watson and Golden form a top WR tandem for the Packers.
- •Injuries could affect the Packers' defensive capabilities.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Love's hot start among 3 things to hate in Cowboys-Packers matchup
"The Dallas Cowboys have a big game with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in Week 6, here are three reasons to hate the matchup.
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