Packers prepare to face Cowboys in key NFL matchup on Sunday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

The Green Bay Packers are set to host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The Packers offense aims to limit Dallas' possessions to prevent quarterback Dak Prescott from exploiting their defense, which has struggled to maintain long drives this season. The Packers, currently ranked last in average time per drive, will need to improve their performance on first and second downs to put the Cowboys in more predictable passing situations. Turnovers could be crucial; Prescott has historically struggled against the Packers, throwing six interceptions in three career losses to them. The matchup is important for both teams as they gauge their playoff potential.
- •Packers host Cowboys on Sunday night.
- •Green Bay must limit Dallas' offensive possessions.
- •Packers are last in average time per drive this season.
- •Dak Prescott has thrown six interceptions against Green Bay.
- •Turnovers could be a key factor in the matchup.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — 3 keys for Packers offense vs. Cowboys defense: Capitalize on mistakes
"The Packers must limit the number of Dallas possessions and turn mistakes into turnovers if they are to stop Dan Prescott lighting up the scoreboard.
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