Packers and Cowboys Battle to a Dramatic 40-40 Tie in Overtime

The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played to a dramatic 40-40 tie in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday Night Football, marking one of the highest-scoring draws in NFL history. In a game defined by offensive fireworks, both teams traded blows until Packers kicker Brandon McManus hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired in overtime, sealing the deadlock. All eyes were on Micah Parsons, who was making his much-anticipated return to Dallas after being traded to Green Bay just a month earlier. Parsons’ only sack came at a pivotal moment in overtime, halting Dak Prescott short of the end zone and forcing Dallas to settle for a field goal. Despite the hype surrounding Parsons, the game was ultimately decided by the relentless offensive pace set by both teams. Prescott delivered a standout performance, completing 31 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, adding a rushing score for good measure. Wide receiver George Pickens stepped up in the absence of CeeDee Lamb, hauling in eight catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Javonte Williams contributed 85 yards and a score on the ground, while tight end Jake Ferguson added a key touchdown reception. For Green Bay, quarterback Jordan Love matched Prescott’s output, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Romeo Doubs was his favorite target in the red zone, catching all three of Love’s touchdown passes. Running back Josh Jacobs powered the Packers’ ground game with 83 yards and two touchdowns, also adding 71 receiving yards. The contest featured nine lead changes and relentless offensive execution. Dallas trailed 13-0 early but stormed back with a blocked extra point returned for two points and two touchdowns in the final minute of the first half. The teams traded touchdowns throughout the second half and overtime, with neither defense able to consistently get stops. The Cowboys scored on four of five red-zone trips, while the Packers were 5-for-6. In the final minute of regulation, Pickens’ second touchdown gave Dallas a 37-34 edge, but McManus forced overtime with a 53-yard field goal as time expired. In the extra period, both teams managed field goals, with Green Bay’s tying kick coming as the clock hit zero. The tie was Dallas’s first since 1969 and the second-highest scoring in league history, trailing only the 43-43 Raiders-Patriots tie from 1964. The Packers remain unbeaten at AT&T Stadium, now 6-0-1 all-time at the venue, including their 2011 Super Bowl win. Key injuries included Packers DT Devonte Wyatt (knee), CB Nate Hobbs (concussion evaluation), and Cowboys S Malik Hooker (toe), RB Miles Sanders (ankle), and LT Tyler Guyton (concussion evaluation). Looking ahead, Green Bay enters its bye week at 2-1-1 before hosting Cincinnati, while Dallas (1-2-1) visits the New York Jets next Sunday. The game underscored both teams’ offensive potential and defensive vulnerabilities, leaving the question of who won the Parsons trade still open—and setting the stage for an intriguing NFC playoff race. For further details, see the full recap at Packers tie Cowboys, 40-40 in OT, Game Recap: Cowboys tie Packers, 40-40, and Packers 40-40 Cowboys (Sep 28, 2025) Game Recap.