The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a precarious position, facing a significant halftime deficit of 20 points against the Green Bay Packers. The situation is reminiscent of their Week 9 matchup in the 2021 season against the Denver Broncos, where they ultimately succumbed to a 30-16 defeat. The outcome of the current game remains uncertain, but the first half has been nothing short of disastrous for Mike McCarthy’s team.
The afternoon commenced with Jordan Love orchestrating an impressive 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive on the opening possession, consuming half of the first quarter. In contrast, the Dallas offense struggled, resulting in a six-play drive ending in a punt. Dak Prescott’s two interceptions in the half proved costly, with the Packers capitalizing on the second one for a quick three-play touchdown drive, extending their lead to two scores.
The Cowboys’ offensive woes were further highlighted as they failed to find any rhythm, while the Packers continued their dominant performance. A remarkable 20-yard touchdown pass from Love to Dontayvion Wicks and a subsequent pick-six by Darnell Savage propelled the Packers to a commanding 27-0 lead.
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Although Dallas managed to score on the fifth play before halftime, they entered the locker room trailing by an unprecedented 20 points. This deficit surpasses any halftime margin the Cowboys have faced in a playoff game, showcasing the magnitude of their struggles.
To underscore the significance of this lackluster first half, it’s worth noting that the Cowboys led the NFL with 17.4 points per game in the first half throughout the season. Additionally, their home games saw them leading the league with 22.3 points per game in the first half. However, in this playoff opener, they could only muster seven points. Throughout the regular season, the Cowboys trailed for a mere 44 minutes and 36 seconds at home, the shortest duration in the league. If their current trailing situation persists, they will have trailed for 52 minutes and 8 seconds in Super Wild Card Weekend alone.
Prescott, who had only thrown three interceptions at home during the regular season, doubled that count in the first half of this playoff matchup at AT&T Stadium. The unfolding scenario raises questions about the team’s performance and leaves fans and owner Jerry Jones contemplating their playoff journey and potential reactions to another disappointing postseason outing in Dallas.