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3 heroes from Packers come-from-behind victory over Cowboys

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) pulls down a long touchdown reception against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown.Nfl Dallas Cowboys At Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) pulls down a long touchdown reception against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown.Nfl Dallas Cowboys At Green Bay Packers /
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Nov 13, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball off to Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball off to Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Commitment to Running Game

The Cowboys have an amazing pass rush and a plethora of playmakers in their secondary. And instead of bashing their head against the wall, Green Bay chose to actually stick with the run against a Dallas’ defense that struggled in that department.

Dallas knew this was a weakness of their as well, and constantly loaded the box to force Green Bay to throw the rock. It didn’t work. Rodgers and LaFleur stayed committed to the run even when they went down by two scores.

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Rodgers only had 20 passing attempts compared to 24 carries for Aaron Jones (138 yards for a 5.8 yards per carry average) and 13 for AJ Dillon (65 yards for a 5.0 yards per carry average). This commitment was a difference-maker for a team that needs to slow down the game to minimize the opposing team’s advantage.

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