The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers ended in a 40-40 tie in an overtime thriller at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, as both quarterbacks turned in standout performances.
Dallas moved to 2-1-1 on the season behind strong outings from Dak Prescott and George Pickens, while Green Bay, despite a near-overtime blunder, improved to 1-2-1 behind Jordan Love and Micah Parsons.
Prescott completed 31-of-40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Pickens, who finished with 134 receiving yards. Jake Ferguson added a score, and Javonte Williams contributed 85 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Jordan Love went 31-of-43 for 337 yards and three touchdowns—all to Romeo Doubs. Josh Jacobs added 86 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Micah Parsons, facing his former team, finished with three tackles and one sack on Prescott.
In overtime, Love nearly spoiled his day by mismanaging the clock, leaving just one second for the Packers to attempt a game-tying field goal.
Green Bay jumped out to a 7-0 lead after scoring on its opening possession, then reached the end zone again to start the second quarter. However, the extra point was blocked and returned by Dallas for two points.
The Cowboys got on the board with under a minute left in the half, then capitalized on a Green Bay fumble to punch in another touchdown and take a 16-13 lead into halftime.
Both teams closed the third quarter with clock-draining touchdown drives, but Dallas maintained a three-point edge heading into the final quarter.
The scoring continued in the fourth as both teams found the end zone on their opening possessions. Green Bay remained within three, trailing Dallas with 4:50 left in regulation and the ball in their hands.
Green Bay connected with Doubs for his third touchdown of the game to take a 34-30 lead with 1:45 remaining, setting the stage for a high-pressure two-minute drill for Dallas at AT&T Stadium.
In classic Cowboys fashion, Pickens hauled in a touchdown pass to cap a 62-second, four-play drive, helping Dallas retake the lead by three.
Green Bay’s Brian McManus nailed a 53-yard field goal to send it into overtime, tied at 37.
After an impressive downfield drive, Dallas settled for a field goal to take a three-point lead. Green Bay’s McManus responded with a successful kick as time expired to seal the 40-40 tie.
The Cowboys will hit the road to face the New York Jets next Sunday and the Packers will head into a bye week before facing the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 12.
