Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats from their 2025 NFL season clash delivered one of the most dramatic games of the entire year — a jaw-dropping 40–40 overtime tie at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The game had everything: lead changes in every quarter, a blocked extra point, a last-second 53-yard field goal to force overtime, a walk-off Dallas field goal, and then a Packers equalizer with no time remaining. Jalen Love threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns.
Dak Prescott answered with 319 yards and three scores. If you missed it, this is your complete breakdown — scoring, stats, key plays, and everything in between.
Final Score: Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats September 28, 2025
The game ended in a 40–40 tie after overtime — one of the rarest outcomes in NFL history. A regulation tie happens roughly once every two to three seasons across the entire league, making this matchup historically significant beyond just the stats.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 40 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 16 | 7 | 14 | — | 40 |
Green Bay led 13–2 after the first quarter and a half, then Dallas ripped off a massive second quarter to flip the scoreboard. The Packers stormed back with 17 fourth-quarter points including a touchdown with 1:49 left. Dallas answered with a Pickens touchdown pass with 50 seconds remaining. McManus hit a 53-yarder as time expired in regulation. Aubrey made a 22-yarder in OT. Then McManus matched it from 34 yards to split the points.
Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys: Full Passing Stats
Jordan Love — Green Bay Packers
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 31 / 43 |
| Completion % | 72.1% |
| Passing Yards | 337 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 118.1 |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Avg. Yards Per Attempt | 7.39 |
| Longest Pass | 46 yards |
| On-Target Throws | 32 |
| Avg. Pocket Time | 2.13 sec |
Jordan Love was sharp throughout, completing 72.1% of his passes with zero interceptions. His 118.1 passer rating in a 40–40 thriller at AT&T Stadium against a Cowboys defense that brought 13 blitzes is genuinely impressive. Love was also credited with two scrambles and finished with minimal poor throws (3) despite high pressure volume.
Dak Prescott — Dallas Cowboys
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 31 / 40 |
| Completion % | 77.5% |
| Passing Yards | 319 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 124.9 |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Avg. Yards Per Attempt | 7.78 |
| Longest Pass | 34 yards |
| On-Target Throws | 32 |
| Avg. Pocket Time | 2.30 sec |
Dak Prescott was superb on completion rate — 77.5% — and finished with a passer rating of 124.9. He distributed the ball efficiently across his weapons and made critical throws under pressure in the fourth quarter, including the Pickens touchdown with under a minute left that temporarily gave Dallas the lead. Both quarterbacks had clean games with zero turnovers from the air.
Green Bay Packers Rushing Stats
The Packers ran the ball effectively throughout, accumulating 164 rushing yards on 35 attempts.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| Rushing Yards | 164 |
| Avg. Yards Per Carry | 4.69 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 2 |
| Longest Run | 25 yards |
| Yards After Contact | 104 |
| Possession Time | 35:33 |
Josh Jacobs led the Packers’ ground game with punishing runs including an 18-yard touchdown burst in Q4. Green Bay’s rushing corps gained 104 yards after contact — a sign of strong offensive line performance and physical running. The Packers controlled possession time at 35:33, running 79 total plays compared to Dallas’s 67.
Dallas Cowboys Rushing Stats
Dallas countered with 117 rushing yards on 26 attempts — fewer carries but efficient execution when needed.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 |
| Avg. Yards Per Carry | 4.50 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 2 |
| Longest Run | 13 yards |
| Yards After Contact | 54 |
| Possession Time | 34:27 |
Dak Prescott accounted for one of Dallas’s rushing touchdowns himself, scrambling for 2 yards to tie the game in Q2. Javonte Williams added a key Q4 rushing TD. The Cowboys ran fewer plays but maintained efficiency through their aerial attack.
Green Bay Packers Receiving Stats
Romeo Doubs
Romeo Doubs was the clear star of Green Bay’s passing game. He scored all three of Jordan Love’s touchdown passes and led the team in targets.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Receptions | Multiple |
| Touchdown Catches | 3 |
| Longest TD | 15 yards |
| Role | Primary Red Zone Target |
Doubs caught touchdowns of 2 yards (Q1), 1 yard (Q2), and 15 yards (Q4) — the last one coming with 1:49 left in regulation to briefly give Green Bay the lead. His three-TD performance in a rivalry matchup of this magnitude cements him as one of the most reliable red-zone threats in the NFC North.
The Packers’ receiving corps as a whole posted 31 receptions for 337 yards. Their yards-after-catch total of 252 was exceptional — nearly 75% of total receiving yards came after the catch, reflecting the quick, horizontal design of Green Bay’s offense under Love.
| GB Team Receiving | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 36 |
| Receptions | 31 |
| Receiving Yards | 337 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Yards After Catch | 252 |
| Longest Catch | 46 yards |
| Avg Per Reception | 10.87 yards |
Dallas Cowboys Receiving Stats
George Pickens
George Pickens delivered the biggest individual moment of the game — two touchdown catches including a stunning 28-yard score with 50 seconds left in regulation that gave Dallas a 37–34 lead and seemed to seal the game.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Receiving TDs | 2 |
| Longest TD Reception | 28 yards |
| Role | Primary Deep Threat / Clutch Target |
Pickens’ late-game heroics put Dallas in position to win before McManus’s 53-yard field goal forced overtime. His 28-yard TD catch came under heavy pressure with Green Bay’s defense crowding the pocket — Prescott’s best throw of the night.
Jake Ferguson
Jake Ferguson caught a touchdown pass in Q3 — an 8-yard grab that gave Dallas a 23–20 lead. Ferguson has become Prescott’s most reliable safety valve over the middle, and his role as a red-zone weapon was evident throughout this game.
| DAL Team Receiving | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 38 |
| Receptions | 31 |
| Receiving Yards | 319 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Yards After Catch | 136 |
| Longest Catch | 34 yards |
| Avg Per Reception | 10.29 yards |
Scoring Plays: Full Chronological Breakdown
Every lead change and scoring moment is documented below. This game had more momentum swings than almost any regular season NFL game in 2025.
| Time | Quarter | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:06 | Q1 | Love → Doubs, 2-yd TD | GB 7 – DAL 0 |
| Q1 | Q1 | DAL FG | GB 7 – DAL 3 |
| 10:39 | Q2 | Love → Doubs, 1-yd TD | GB 13 – DAL 3 |
| 10:37 | Q2 | McManus XP blocked | GB 13 – DAL 2 (safety offset) |
| 0:44 | Q2 | Prescott rushing TD, 2 yds | GB 13 – DAL 9 |
| 0:13 | Q2 | Prescott → Pickens, 15-yd TD | GB 13 – DAL 16 |
| 7:11 | Q3 | Jacobs rushing TD, 1 yd | GB 20 – DAL 16 |
| 0:38 | Q3 | Prescott → Ferguson, 8-yd TD | GB 20 – DAL 23 |
| 11:45 | Q4 | Jacobs rushing TD, 18 yds | GB 27 – DAL 23 |
| 4:52 | Q4 | J.Williams rushing TD, 1 yd | GB 27 – DAL 30 |
| 1:49 | Q4 | Love → Doubs, 15-yd TD | GB 34 – DAL 30 |
| 0:50 | Q4 | Prescott → Pickens, 28-yd TD | GB 34 – DAL 37 |
| 0:04 | Q4 | McManus 53-yd FG | GB 37 – DAL 37 |
| OT | OT | Aubrey 22-yd FG | GB 37 – DAL 40 |
| OT | OT | McManus 34-yd FG | GB 40 – DAL 40 (FINAL) |
The blocked extra point in Q2 — recovered by M.Bell — was a critical momentum shift that kept Green Bay’s lead from extending to 14–2. Instead it remained 13–2, which proved decisive as the entire margin of the game was determined by small special teams plays like this.
Kicker Stats: Brandon McManus vs Brandon Aubrey
The kicker duel was just as dramatic as the quarterback battle. Both kickers went perfect on the night.
| Kicker | Team | FG Made | FG Att | Long | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | Green Bay | 2/2 | 2 | 53 yds | Blocked once |
| Brandon Aubrey | Dallas | 1/1 | 1 | 22 yds | 4/4 |
McManus’s 53-yard field goal with 4 seconds left in regulation is the single most dramatic play of the entire game. It forced overtime when Dallas was seconds away from a walk-off win. McManus then matched Aubrey’s OT field goal to secure the historic tie.
The blocked extra point in Q2 — the only blemish on an otherwise clean night — was a rare special teams failure that nearly cost Green Bay two extra points in a game decided by exactly zero.
Green Bay Packers Defensive Stats
Green Bay’s defense was under enormous pressure all night, particularly in the final minutes when Prescott and Pickens connected for the go-ahead score.
| GB Defense | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Tackles | 35 solo / 33 assists |
| Combined Tackles | 68 |
| Sacks | 1.0 |
| QB Hits | 5 |
| Passes Defended | 4 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Forced Fumbles | 0 |
| Missed Tackles | 8 |
| Three-and-Outs Forced | 2 |
| Blitzes Sent | 8 |
Micah Parsons was credited with a partial sack on the Pickens 28-yard touchdown play — the notation “J.Love pass short left complete [M.Parsons]” indicates contact during delivery. Green Bay sent fewer blitzes (8) compared to Dallas (13) but generated 5 QB hits and pressured Prescott enough to limit his longest completion to just 34 yards.
Dallas Cowboys Defensive Stats
Dallas’s defense performed strongly given the volume of yards Love accumulated, but critical missed tackles in the fourth quarter allowed Green Bay to convert short completions into chunk gains.
| DAL Defense | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Tackles | 47 solo / 29 assists |
| Combined Tackles | 76 |
| Sacks | 1.0 |
| QB Hits | 4 |
| Passes Defended | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Forced Fumbles | 1 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 1 |
| Missed Tackles | 18 |
| Blitzes Sent | 13 |
Dallas’s missed tackle count of 18 was a serious problem. Green Bay recorded 252 yards after the catch — directly enabled by defenders failing to bring down receivers in the open field. The Cowboys forced a fumble (recovered) but could not generate a turnover that would have ended the game.
The 13 blitzes Dallas sent is also notable — an aggressive defensive game plan that generated 4 hurries and 3 knockdowns against Jordan Love but failed to produce a sack until late.
Team Stats Comparison: Packers vs Cowboys
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 489 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 337 | 319 |
| Rushing Yards | 164 | 117 |
| Total Plays | 79 | 67 |
| Avg Gain Per Play | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| First Downs | 32 | 26 |
| Possession Time | 35:33 | 34:27 |
| Penalties / Yards | 7 / 53 yds | 11 / 95 yds |
| Turnovers | 1 (fumble) | 0 |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 5 |
| Field Goals Made | 2/2 | 1/1 |
| Third Down Efficiency | — | — |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 | 1 |
Green Bay held the edge in total yards (489–436), first downs (32–26), and possession time. Dallas had the edge in average gain per play (6.5 vs 6.2) and significantly fewer penalty yards — 53 yards on 7 flags versus Green Bay’s 95 yards on 11. Those extra penalty yards repeatedly extended Dallas drives at critical moments.
Jordan Love vs Dak Prescott: Head-to-Head QB Comparison
This matchup was a showcase for both quarterbacks, and the comparison table below illustrates how evenly matched they were on a night that ended in a historic tie.
| Stat | Jordan Love (GB) | Dak Prescott (DAL) |
|---|---|---|
| Completions | 31 | 31 |
| Attempts | 43 | 40 |
| Comp % | 72.1% | 77.5% |
| Passing Yards | 337 | 319 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 118.1 | 124.9 |
| Sacks | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Longest Pass | 46 yds | 34 yds |
| Pocket Time Avg | 2.13 sec | 2.30 sec |
Both quarterbacks finished with identical completion counts (31), identical touchdown numbers (3), and zero interceptions. The difference was Prescott’s higher completion rate (77.5% on fewer attempts) and Love’s superior air yards downfield (Love’s longest was 46 yards vs Prescott’s 34).
The most compelling storyline was clutch performance. Love orchestrated a go-ahead drive with 1:49 left in regulation, throwing a 15-yard touchdown to Doubs. Prescott then responded by finding Pickens for 28 yards with 50 seconds left. Both quarterbacks were flawless under pressure — the game was ultimately decided by a kicker and the coin flip of an overtime tie.
2025 NFL Season Context: Packers and Cowboys Final Standings
The September 28 clash between Green Bay and Dallas took place early in the 2025 NFL season. Their final season records tell the full story of where each franchise ended up.
| Team | Conference | Division | W | L | Win % | Playoff Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | NFC | NFC North | 9 | 7 | .559 | Wildcard (7th seed) |
| Dallas Cowboys | NFC | NFC East | 7 | 9 | .441 | Eliminated |
The Packers qualified for the playoffs as the NFC’s 7th seed with a 9–7 record. Dallas finished 7–9 and was eliminated from postseason contention, making this early-season tie particularly costly for the Cowboys — a potential win would have pushed them toward .500 more easily as the season progressed.
The NFC North saw Chicago Bears win the division at 11–6. Green Bay finished second in the division and secured their wildcard berth on the strength of late-season wins over Minnesota, Detroit (Thanksgiving), Pittsburgh, and others.
Green Bay Packers 2025 Season Record
| Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions (H) | WIN | 27–13 |
| Washington Commanders (H) | WIN | 27–18 |
| Cleveland Browns (A) | LOSS | 10–13 |
| Dallas Cowboys (A) | TIE | 40–40 |
| Cincinnati Bengals (H) | WIN | 27–18 |
| Arizona Cardinals (A) | WIN | 27–23 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers (A) | WIN | 35–25 |
| Carolina Panthers (H) | LOSS | 13–16 |
| Philadelphia Eagles (H) | LOSS | 7–10 |
| New York Giants (A) | WIN | 27–20 |
| Minnesota Vikings (H) | WIN | 23–6 |
| Detroit Lions (A, TG) | WIN | 31–24 |
| Chicago Bears (H) | WIN | 28–21 |
| Denver Broncos (A) | LOSS | 26–34 |
| Chicago Bears (A) | LOSS | 16–22 |
| Baltimore Ravens (H) | LOSS | 24–41 |
| Minnesota Vikings (A) | LOSS | 3–16 |
| Chicago Bears (A, Wild Card) | LOSS | 27–31 |
Green Bay’s season was defined by inconsistency — strong performances at home and in divisional play, but costly losses to playoff contenders like Baltimore, Denver, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The early tie against Dallas proved to be neither a win nor a loss in the standings, but its psychological impact on both teams resonated for weeks.
The Historic 40–40 Tie: What Made It Extraordinary
NFL ties are extraordinarily rare. The last time two teams finished 40–40 in a regular season game was unprecedented. To put that score in context, most NFL ties historically end in the 13–13 or 17–17 range — not dual 40-point performances.
Both teams scored 5 touchdowns. Both kickers were perfect in regulation and overtime. The game had 9 lead changes across four quarters and overtime. No interceptions were thrown. Neither quarterback made a fatal mistake — the outcome was determined entirely by a blocked extra point, a 53-yard field goal, and the mechanics of NFL overtime rules.
Under current NFL rules, in a regular season overtime, each team gets one possession. If the game remains tied after both possessions, it ends in a draw. Green Bay received the ball first in OT, Dallas kicked a field goal on their possession, and then Green Bay’s McManus matched it. Result: historic 40–40 final.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the final score of the Packers vs Cowboys game in 2025?
The game ended in a 40–40 tie after overtime on September 28, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
How did the Packers vs Cowboys game end in a tie?
Brandon McManus hit a 53-yard field goal with 4 seconds left in regulation to force OT. Both teams exchanged field goals in overtime, ending in a tie under NFL rules.
What were Jordan Love’s stats against the Cowboys?
Love completed 31 of 43 passes for 337 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a 118.1 passer rating.
What were Dak Prescott’s stats against the Packers?
Prescott completed 31 of 40 passes for 319 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a 124.9 passer rating, plus a rushing TD.
Who scored the most touchdowns in the Packers vs Cowboys game?
Romeo Doubs scored all three of Green Bay’s passing touchdowns. George Pickens scored two TDs for Dallas including the go-ahead score with 50 seconds left in regulation.
How many rushing yards did the Packers have against the Cowboys?
Green Bay rushed for 164 yards on 35 attempts, averaging 4.69 yards per carry, with two rushing touchdowns by Josh Jacobs.
What happened with the blocked extra point in the Cowboys vs Packers game?
A Brandon McManus extra point was blocked in Q2 and recovered by M.Bell for Dallas, keeping Green Bay’s lead at 13–2 instead of 14 at a critical early momentum shift.
Where did Packers vs Cowboys rank in the 2025 NFC standings?
The Packers finished the 2025 season 9–7 as the NFC’s 7th wildcard seed. Dallas finished 7–9 and was eliminated from playoff contention.
Who had more total yards — Packers or Cowboys?
Green Bay led in total yards 489 to 436, with advantages in passing yards, rushing yards, total plays, first downs, and possession time.
Did either team turn the ball over in the Packers vs Cowboys game?
Green Bay lost one fumble. Dallas had zero turnovers. Both quarterbacks threw zero interceptions in what was a remarkably clean game statistically.
Conclusion
Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats from September 28, 2025 tell the story of one of the most extraordinary NFL games of the decade — a 40–40 overtime tie that featured two elite quarterback performances, a game-saving 53-yard field goal as time expired, and heroics from Romeo Doubs and George Pickens that fans from both fan bases will talk about for years.
Jordan Love’s 337-yard, 3-touchdown, zero-interception performance proved he belongs among the NFC’s elite signal-callers. Dak Prescott’s 124.9 passer rating and clutch fourth-quarter drive confirmed his franchise’s belief in him as their long-term answer.
The Packers finished the 2025 season as a playoff wildcard at 9–7. The Cowboys fell short at 7–9. But on this September night in Arlington, both teams delivered a performance too good to crown a loser — and the NFL record books agree.
