The Green Bay Packers Defy Odds, Become The 1st Team To Accomplish This Feat In NFL History In Astonishing Upset.
The 7th-seeded Green Bay Packers made history various times on Sunday when they took the field against the 2nd-seeded Dallas Cowboys, whether it be a team record they tied or broke or an individual record that that a player set. It seemed that the touted Cowboys defense that had showed for Dallas all year, had suddenly disappeared.
The Packers are the first team in the National Football League’s history to advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs despite being a 7th-seed. In the game, the Packers jumped out to 27-0 lead thanks to running back Aaron Jones who scored 2 of his 3 touchdowns in the game on the Packers’ first couple of drives putting the Packers up 14-0. Packers quarterback, Jordan Love also threw for a touchdown to Dontayvion Wicks making it 20-0 with a missed extra point. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott would be intercepted on the followed drive by Packers safety Darnell Savage who returned for a touchdown. Right before the half, the Cowboys would score, making it 27-7, in favor of the Packers.
The Packers came out after the half and continued to pile it on the Cowboys. Following a Dallas field goal, Aaron Jones rushed for his third rushing touchdown. He would finish the day with 118 yards on 21 carries and a reception for 13 yards.
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