Posted on 01/15/2024 6:58:47 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Cowboys.
The Green Bay running back found a new, and most painful, way to torment the all-time rushing leader's former team.
Jones ran for three touchdowns, Jordan Love threw for three more in his postseason debut, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Packers handed the Cowboys their first home loss since the '22 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday.
“This was my dad’s team,” Jones, who shared a moment with Smith before the game and now has 488 yards in four career games against the Cowboys, said of his late father. “You always want to be like your father, so that’s how it became my team. Dallas is a special place to me, so it’s a full-circle moment.”
Even against a team that had won 16 consecutive home games.
Green Bay (10-8) will visit top-seeded San Francisco in the divisional round next weekend.
Dak Prescott threw two interceptions before three mostly empty touchdown passes in another playoff flop for him and the No. 2 seed Cowboys (12-6).
The first home loss for the Cowboys since now-retired Tom Brady and Tampa Bay beat them 16 months ago was also the most points the franchise has allowed in a postseason game. The previous high was 38.
The Cowboys, who haven’t reached an NFC championship game since the most recent of their five Super Bowl titles 28 years ago, didn’t trail by more than eight points at AT&T Stadium this season before falling behind 27-0 in the first half.
The loss will raise questions about the future of Dallas coach Mike McCarthy after the Cowboys lost their playoff opener at home for the second time in three postseasons under the former Green Bay coach.
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Packers put in back ups at the end, so the score doesn’t really reflect what a trounce it was.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the BEAT DOWN the Packers gave the Cowboys, yesterday. Wa-Hoooo!
I was hopeful for a win, but that was simply amazing! :)
Here’s what I think...
Green Bay was singularly focused on Dallas...
Dallas was singularly focused on who they were playing next week, with barely a thought to a team they will whip this week.
Ya gotta play the game..
Which does Dallas need more, a new coach or a new quarterback?
There was cut away of Jerry Jones looking back appearing to give orders. My guess is he wanted a call made to Bill Belichick.
That was an epic beat down. After watching Saturday and Sunday, it’s apparent the Ravens are going to cake walk to the championship.
Best part of all, is the Lions still get to host a Divisional Round game. So in the end, the refs helping the Cowboys didn’t matter.
Why would Belichick work for Jerry?
Which does Dallas need more, a new coach or a new quarterback?
New owner?
A new owner.
Yeah, well, the team they were focused on will be playing next week...ROAR!
Not a match made in heaven, but a perfect match nonetheless.
I just didn’t want to “be the Browns”, it never crossed my mind that we could be Texas, & even better. Go-Pack-Go!
Cowboys aren’t even Texas’ team, much less America’s Team.
My Cowboys did not disappoint. They found a new way to embarrass themselves on national television.....................
Green Bay played well and be proud of their performance. That being said, Dallas offense and defense did not come to play this game. Dak was middling. There were no on-field coaching errors of great import. The players were not focused, prepared mentally and able to get uniform performance.
“Accident Waiting To Happen”
The Lions made it to the next round.
Cowboys, One and Done, as per usual..............
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