Cowboys, Packers settle historic 40-40 tie in overtime
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers played to a historic 40-40 tie on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium, the first time an NFL game has ended with that final score. The back-and-forth shootout, which featured multiple lead changes and a tense overtime, ended when Packers kicker Brandon McManus drilled a 34-yard field goal with one second remaining in the 10-minute extra period.
The game produced several dramatic moments. McManus had earlier tied the game at the end of regulation with a 53-yard field goal, and the Cowboys briefly led in overtime after Brandon Aubrey converted a 22-yard field goal. Dallas also scored two points on a second-quarter play when Markquese Bell returned a blocked extra point. George Pickens hauled in a late touchdown from Dak Prescott to give Dallas a 37-34 lead in the final minute of regulation, but Green Bay responded to force overtime.
Quarterback play was prolific. Prescott completed 31 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for a score. Jordan Love matched that production, going 31 of 43 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Pickens finished with eight catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Packers...