Quick Take: Packers prevail in the offensive battle of Texas Stadium, win 28-16
Although in double coverage, Donald Driver catches this perfect 26yrd throw for the second Packers TD of the game
It was over when...
GB back-up half back Brandon Jackson scored on a 16yrd pass from Aaron Rodgers, giving the visiting team a 2 score lead with 3:13 to go in the 4th quarter. On the following Dallas possession, the Cowboys went 3 and out so that the Pack could run down the clock to win the game.
Game ball
goes to... Aaron Rodgers. With a 97.4 QB rating, 2 TDs and 341 total yards he was the anchor of the Packers offense. While an exceptional 63% of his passes hit their targets in the first half, A-Rod ended the game with "only" 54% passing accuracy. The strong performance on offense was desperately needed since the Defense repeatedly had issues stopping a strong Dallas attack.
Key stat
The Packers held multiple drives alive by converting on 3rd downs, resulting in a season best 78.6 3rd down percentage for the green and gold. Especially Aaron Rodgers stepped up and compensated for a struggeling running game that over and over failed to get passed strong Dallas DEs.
Noteworthy
All four Packers TDs finished off drives of 72yrd+, indicating that the strong Dallas offense did not make it easy for the Pack. The only Dallas interception was thrown into the Packers Endzone. A Kickoff Return TD for the Cowboys was blown back for a holding penalty. Tony Romo also had a strong day, hitting one tough throw after the other and while T.O. was pretty much shut down, Roy Williams scorched the visiting team for 123yrds on 11 receptions. In this battle of offenses, flawless execution and zero turnovers helped the Packers to come out on top.
