Sunday Night Football in Week 6 had one team that came in with a plan and executed it, and one team that came in thinking it knew what was coming and got completely fooled. Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13, and it was not as close as the final score suggests. If you had Cowboys skill players on your fantasy football draft boards this season, you have questions right now. Big ones.
Green Bay’s Defensive Game Plan Was a Masterpiece
Jonathan Gannon, the Packers’ defensive coordinator, spent the entire night messing with Dak Prescott’s head. Every third down looked the same at the line of scrimmage — pressure look, everybody mugging receivers, chaos up front. But what the Packers actually ran on the backend changed every single time. Four-man rush. All-out blitz. Zone drop. Overload one side. Dak would see the same look he had just beaten one play earlier, come back expecting the same coverage, and find something completely different.
Furthermore, Evan Williams made one of the individual defensive plays of the week. CeeDee Lamb was aligned as the third receiver. Williams, a safety, recognized it immediately — he knew that was Dak’s guy, knew where the ball was going, dropped out of his assignment, covered roughly 40 yards from the line of scrimmage, and picked it off. That is not just scheme. That is knowing your opponent well enough to read his eyes before he pulls the trigger.
Dak finished with 34 completions on 54 attempts for 258 yards, one touchdown, and three turnovers on the night. Dallas managed just 13 points. The defense held. The offense did not.
Fantasy Football Implications
CeeDee Lamb owners had a rough night. The Cowboys have scored just 29 combined points over their last two games — their lowest two-game output since Weeks 5 and 6 of 2024. Dallas racked up five turnovers in that span after recording only two in their first four games. Because of that, any Cowboys skill position player carries real risk right now until the offense finds its footing. Lamb is still a must-roster asset long-term, but his floor has dropped considerably. Moreover, Dak Prescott is not a reliable fantasy starter while the offense is in this kind of rut. Monitor the situation closely heading into Week 7.
Jordan Love Looks Like an MVP Candidate
Nobody at the national level was talking about it. But after what Love has done the last two weeks — against the Bears and now against Dallas — the question is legitimate. Is Jordan Love in the MVP conversation?
He threw for 276 yards Sunday night and could have had significantly more. Matthew Golden hauled in 6 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown. The Packers had drops — Golden himself left yards on the field, and Watson did too — and the margin of victory should have been larger as a result. But Love’s aggressiveness from the very first snap set the tone. He attacked the Cowboys’ secondary without hesitation, operating like a quarterback who had zero respect for what Dallas brought defensively. Because of that, Green Bay built a 17-0 halftime lead and never looked back.
Matt LaFleur summed it up simply after the game: “He’s a G.” And honestly, the production backs it up.
Fantasy Football Implications
Jordan Love is a legitimate QB1 on fantasy football draft boards right now. He is throwing with confidence, attacking downfield, and operating in an offense that is clicking. Matthew Golden is a name to know — 104 yards and a touchdown in a nationally televised game earns him a serious look as a wide receiver add in deeper leagues. Furthermore, with Josh Jacobs expected back in the coming weeks to shore up the run game, the Packers’ offense is about to get harder to defend. As a result, Love’s value is trending up, not down.
The Cowboys Got Out-Coached. Period.
Dallas came in thinking they knew Green Bay’s tendencies. They did not account for Gano mixing his looks so relentlessly that even one of the smartest quarterbacks in the league could not adjust in time. The Cowboys’ offense — still one of the most talented units in football on paper — went completely dormant under pressure.
Dak said it himself postgame: “The effort is right, the fight is right, but mistakes are killing us.” That is honest. The Cowboys are not a bad team. They are a team that got out-schemed and lost the turnover battle badly. Moreover, the margin for error when your defense holds the opponent to 23 points is essentially zero — and Dallas’s offense did not deliver. Five turnovers over two weeks after barely two in the first four games is a trend that demands attention.
The good news for Cowboys fans: Micah Parsons is expected back within the next few weeks after recovering from his ACL and meniscus injury. Getting him back on the defensive side of the ball gives Dallas a different energy entirely. Furthermore, the offense has too much talent to stay this cold for long. But right now, they are in a rut and they know it.
Green Bay Is Ascending
The Packers were blown out on Thursday Night Football against Atlanta a few weeks ago and looked completely lost. Now they have won consecutive games against Chicago and Dallas, their defense showed up on a big stage, and Josh Jacobs is reportedly returning from injury soon to give the run game the toughness it has been missing all season.
Green Bay is ascending. The NFC North is genuinely up for grabs. And Jordan Love is playing like someone who intends to carry this team all the way through January.
Build Your League Around Moments Like This
Games like Sunday night are exactly why serious fantasy managers obsess over their fantasy football draft boards. When an offense goes cold — five turnovers in two weeks, 29 combined points — it affects every skill player on that roster. At Commish Kit, we build fantasy football draft boards for commissioners who want their league’s draft day to match the intensity of the games themselves.
If you are still figuring out your league’s structure heading into next season, check out how many teams should be in your league — getting that number right changes everything about how competitive your league feels week to week. And for the full fantasy football setup guide, Thrillist has everything you need to run a league the right way.
FAQ
What was the final score of Packers vs Cowboys in Week 6 2026?
Green Bay won 23-13 on Sunday Night Football. The Packers led 17-0 at halftime and the game was never truly in doubt despite the relatively close final margin. Dallas had two turnovers on the night and never found consistent offensive rhythm against Green Bay’s shifting defensive scheme.
How did Jordan Love play against the Cowboys?
Love completed 23 of 41 passes for 276 yards and two total touchdowns. He was aggressive from the opening drive and operated with complete command of the offense. His numbers could have been larger — Green Bay receivers had several drops throughout the game — but the performance was strong enough to put Love firmly into the MVP conversation heading into the second half of the season.
Should I start Dak Prescott in fantasy football right now?
It is a difficult call. Prescott finished with 34 completions for 258 yards and one touchdown against Green Bay, but added to Dallas’s mounting turnover problem with three turnovers on the night. The Cowboys have scored only 29 points over their last two games combined. Because of that, Dak carries real risk as a fantasy starter until the offense stabilizes. If you have a viable alternative at quarterback, this is a reasonable week to give him a rest.
Is CeeDee Lamb still worth starting in fantasy football?
Long-term, yes — Lamb is too talented to drop. But his floor has dropped sharply while the Cowboys offense is struggling. Five turnovers in two weeks and back-to-back poor offensive performances mean fewer opportunities for everyone in Dallas’s passing game. Start him in leagues where you have no better option, but manage your expectations until the Cowboys get their act together offensively.
When is Josh Jacobs returning for the Packers?
Jacobs is expected back in the coming weeks after missing time with an injury. His return would give Green Bay’s offense a legitimate ground threat and physical presence that the Packers have lacked for much of the 2026 season. Furthermore, Micah Parsons — who signed with Green Bay this offseason — is also expected to return from his ACL and meniscus injury in the coming weeks on the defensive side of the ball, making the Packers a genuine threat to contend in the NFC.
