Cowboys struggle offensively in loss to Packers during Week 6 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys fell 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers on October 19, with significant struggles on offense and defense. Quarterback Dak Prescott attempted 54 passes, but the team only managed a total of 13 points, their lowest under offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. Running back Javonte Williams' contributions were minimal, as he received just 11 carries despite a strong outing early in the game. The Cowboys' defense allowed the Packers to convert 11 of 18 third downs, hampering their chances throughout the matchup. Issues with dropped passes plagued the Packers as well, which could have inflated their lead.
- •Cowboys scored 13 points, lowest total under Schottenheimer.
- •Dak Prescott threw 54 passes, largely abandoning the running game.
- •Javonte Williams scored but received only 11 carries.
- •Cowboys defense allowed Packers to convert 11 of 18 third downs.
- •Multiple dropped touchdown passes by Packers kept the score lower.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Massive penalty yards, fewest points under Schotty lowlight Wk 6 stats
"Too many penalty yards, too many pass attempts, too few points. And why did the Cowboys abandon Javonte Williams and the running game so completely?
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