Green Bay Packers v. Dallas: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

The Green Bay Packers improved to 4-1 on the season after a win in Dallas. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly from their performance on Sunday.

Although there was some uncertainty throughout the second half of the game, the Green Bay Packers were able to do just enough both offensively and defensively to put the game to bed and come away with the victory.

With Davante Adams out, running back Aaron Jones took over as the workhorse for this team and had a career day. Meanwhile, on defense they were able to force turnovers and put pressure on Dak Prescott and they looked like the defense that we had seen through the first three weeks of the season.

Now the Green Bay Packers sit at 4-1 and are on top of the NFC North. Just as I do every week, here is the good, the bad, and the ugly from their performance.

The Good

Aaron Jones

Back in 2017 during Aaron Jones’ rookie season, he would have his first career breakout game in Dallas where he would rush for 125 yards on 19 carries with a touchdown and he would also add another touchdown through the air. Well, just as Aaron Rodgers loves playing at Jerry World, it appears that Aaron Jones does as well.

As I mentioned above, with Davante Adams out the Green Bay Packers needed someone on offense to take over and that player was Jones. Jones would rush for 107 yards on 19 carries and score all four of the Packers’ touchdowns. He was also a huge weapon in the screen game as he would haul in another seven receptions for 75 yards.

The Bad

Wide Receiver Production

The wide receiver position was a hot topic amongst Green Bay Packers fans throughout the week as many wondered, who would step up at receiver with Adams on the sidelines? With Adams out, Matt LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers did a very nice job of spreading the ball around as nine different players caught a pass and the tight ends and running backs were heavily involved in the passing game.

While this was a prime opportunity for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison and Jake Kumerow, the results were mixed. The three receivers would total only four receptions on 10 targets for a total of 55 yards. Even without much in terms of production from the receivers and without a Rodgers’ touchdown pass, the Packers were still able to put up 34 points, which is something that probably wouldn’t have happened last season.

The Ugly

First and Goal from the One

A turning point in last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles was when the Packers came away with no points after having first and goal from the one-yard line. As I’m sure most of you remember, they ran four straight pass plays and the Eagles’ defense was prepared every time.

Well once again the Green Bay Packers found themselves in a first and goal opportunity in Dallas and they still couldn’t come away with a touchdown. On first down, they did try to run the ball but came away with nothing. From there they would end up passing on the next two downs, which Dallas knew was coming as you could hear LB Leighton Vander Esch yelling out “pass” over the television and as a result, the Packers didn’t come close to the endzone.

This time, however, Green Bay did settle for a field goal so they at least came away with some points, but from the one-yard line, you absolutely have to take advantage of those opportunities and get into the endzone.