Game Thread: Cowboys vs Packers

[Earl Stevens]

Think the Cowboys have proven which was better, the GB rush defense or the Cowboys rushing attack?

Think the Cowboys proved a lot of things today. And they had just as much injury as GB as well. Teams don't just go to Lambeau and completely dominate the Packers like the Cowboys did. This was a public service announcement to the NFL.

 

[Bmurph]

Think the Cowboys proved a lot of things today. And they had just as much injury as GB as well. Teams don't just go to Lambeau and completely dominate the Packers like the Cowboys did. This was a public service announcement to the NFL.

This one will certainly cause quite a lot more folks to talk about how good this team can really be. We really need the bye week to get over some of the injuries we've sustained in the first 6 games. Should be exciting the rest of the way for sure

 

[Earl Stevens]

This one will certainly cause quite a lot more folks to talk about how good this team can really be. We really need the bye week to get over some of the injuries we've sustained in the first 6 games. Should be exciting the rest of the way for sure

Bye week couldn't have came at a better time. We riding high and get a week break from biting our nails.

 

[Bmurph]

Winning the turnover battle this year is helping and getting 4 today went a long way in helping win this game too.

Scandrick, Dez and Mo could be back for the next game and this team will still continue to improve. Can really compete with the top of the NFC this season

 

[Manster7588]

Grear win, if this team finds a pass rush it will be dangerous.

 

[Bmurph]

Grear win, if this team finds a pass rush it will be dangerous.

Is Hardy out of jail?

Yeah total joke, too bad that guy is such an idiot

 

[Manster7588]

Is Hardy out of jail?

Yeah total joke, too bad that guy is such an idiot

I laughed even before I read it was a joke.

 

[jarntt]

Wow Earl...10 out of your first 15 posts complaining about the refs or calls???

 

[Earl Stevens]

Wow Earl...10 out of your first 15 posts complaining about the refs or calls???

Yes, Green Bay refs are terrible.

 

[jarntt]

Think the Cowboys proved a lot of things today. And they had just as much injury as GB as well. Teams don't just go to Lambeau and completely dominate the Packers like the Cowboys did. This was a public service announcement to the NFL.

Was it just me or did the announcers kind of ignore that point? I know at one point Troy mentioned it, but he didn't even mention Scandrick when he did. When Church went down, 3/4s of our starting secondary was out. Oh and I think I threw up a little when Heath came in and promptly lost track of his guy going across the middle.

Did I miss something about a Lawrence injury? He didn't seem to be out there much.

Also, anyone hear an update on Mo?

 

[Bmurph]

Was it just me or did the announcers kind of ignore that point? I know at one point Troy mentioned it, but he didn't even mention Scandrick when he did. When Church went down, 3/4s of our starting secondary was out. Oh and I think I threw up a little when Heath came in and promptly lost track of his guy going across the middle.

Did I miss something about a Lawrence injury? He didn't seem to be out there much.

Also, anyone hear an update on Mo?

October 16, 2016 6:40 pm
Cowboys' Morris Claiborne: Out for rest of Sunday's game with concussion
by RotoWire Staff | Special to CBSSports.com


Claiborne will sit the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers with a concussion, SportsDay Dallas reports.

Claiborne took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit from teammate Sean Lee in the first half of Sunday's game and remained on the ground for a fairly long time before leaving the field. Losing Claiborne would be a big blow for the Cowboys secondary, as he has been a strong point for them all year. The Cowboys are on bye in Week 7, so Claiborne will look to return Week 8 against the Eagles. Anthony Brown should see increased snaps in his absence.


Guessing he goes through the protocol and is hopefully back for the next game

 

[jarntt]

Thanks, didn't know they officially called it a concussion

 

[Bmurph]

Thanks, didn't know they officially called it a concussion

Wasn't sure if I remembered Erin Andrews saying that during the second half, so I had to look for it. Apparently it was official. Hope its one of the milder ones if that is really such a thing

 

[Bmurph]

Prescott throw for 3 scores, Cowboys beat Packers 30-16

• STATS LLC Associated Press
• Oct 16, 2016

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Rookie Dak Prescott is stating an impressive case to remain the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.

He's off to quite the start in his NFL career after taking over following veteran Tony Romo's preseason back injury.

Prescott threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and the Cowboys forced four turnovers in a 30-16 win over the Green Bay Packers and their dysfunctional offense Sunday.

Prescott was 18 of 27 and shook off two fumbles and an interception to lead the Cowboys (5-1) to their fifth straight win.

''You just couldn't ask for more inspiration from a player because everybody on this team knows what a difficult position that is to play,'' Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said.

Prescott showed poise in the fourth quarter while marching the Cowboys on a seven-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Cole Beasley for an 18-point lead with 10:26 left.

Romo seems to be getting closer to returning. After a bye, Dallas next plays on Oct. 30 against Philadelphia.

Asked if Prescott would remain the starter against the Eagles even if Romo was ready, Jones only said, ''I wouldn't say unequivocally anything other than we just beat the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay.''

Prescott picked on a Packers secondary that played much of the game without their top three cornerbacks because of injuries.

His fourth-quarter touchdown pass left Packers fans at Lambeau stunned. They were booing at times following another choppy game for Green Bay's offense. The four turnovers were a season high for Green Bay (3-2).

''Frankly, the biggest thing on offense ... is turning the ball over,'' coach Mike McCarthy said. ''It's not part of our fiber.''

The Packers had five fumbles on the day, losing three.

BOO BIRDS

Even two- NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn't immune from the jeering. Rodgers finished 31 of 42 for a season-high 294 yards.

''Look, we're upset, they're upset, it's part of it,'' Rodgers said of the booing. It's not the first time. Probably won't be the last time.''

The Packers didn't get into the end zone until Rodgers and Cobb connected on a 6-yard touchdown pass with 6:53 left to get within 27-16.

Rodgers accounted for two turnovers with an interception to go with a fumble on first-and-goal at the Cowboys 1 with 1:10 left in the third quarter. It was a designed draw play out of an empty backfield.

RECORD STREAK OVER

Prescott threw the first interception of his career after he was picked off on third-and-8 from the Dallas 6, throwing out of his end zone with 20 seconds left in third quarter. Safety Morgan Burnett had the diving interception.

Prescott's NFL record streak for a quarterback at the start of his career without an interception ended at 176 pass attempts. He broke the mark of 162 previously held by New England's Tom Brady earlier in the game.

''We get that out of the way now,'' Prescott said with a laugh. ''Another one to start up.''

OUT OF SYNC

Drops were a problem again at times for Packers receivers. Timing may have been off on a couple other throws.

Rodgers and McCarthy said the Packers would figure out the problems after watching the film.

''We're hard on ourselves, and I'm as hard as anybody on myself. So I'm going to get it fixed. Just been a little bit off,'' Rodgers said.

It was Green Bay's worst defeat at home with Rodgers as the starting quarterback since a 37-20 loss to the Giants in the 2011 NFC divisional playoffs.

STRENGTH VS. STRENGTH

Dallas dented Green Bay's league-best run defense.

The Cowboys rushed for 93 yards in the first half against the Packers, which was already a season high against Green Bay. The Packers had been allowing 42.8 yards per game entering Sunday.

Dallas was averaging a league-best 155.2 yards per game.

Rookie Ezekiel Elliott finished with 157 yards on 28 carries, giving him 703 yards rushing - the second-most in a player's first six career games, behind only Eric Dickerson (787). Elliott also became the only rookie to rush for at least 130 yards in four consecutive games.

INJURY REPORT

Cowboys: CB Morris Claiborne left with a concussion after getting hurt in the second quarter.

Packers: The Packers' thin secondary, which was already without CBs Sam Shields (concussion) and Quinten Rollins(groin), lost cornerback Damarious Randall in the second quarter after he re-aggravated a groin injury. ... WR Davante Adams left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. ... RT Bryan Bulaga left late with a back injury.

UP NEXT

Cowboys: Host the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 30 after a bye next week.

Packers: Host the Chicago Bears on Thursday night.


Love Dak's comment on the record streak

 

[GNG]

Take no prisoners!!!! I saw the Ice Bowl. Never to forget

Don't dwell in the past.

 

[GNG]

Think the Cowboys have proven which was better, the GB rush defense or the Cowboys rushing attack?

The Packers run defense was putrid. Of course maybe Zeke had something to do with that.

 

[Bmurph]

The Packers run defense was putrid. Of course maybe Zeke had something to do with that.

along w the Cowboys o-line

 

[jarntt]

"Love Dak's comment on the record streak"

Me too. Kind of get the feeling he doesn't even care it's over. Seems like a guy that knows what is important and what he should be focusing on.

 

[DT LUNA]

Don't dwell in the past.

Tell it to history.

 

[tomodach10]

I have not felt this good about this team in forever. I am just going to enjoy this 5-1 start. So happy for Cowboy fans!!