This final score did not reflect the true closeness, or lack thereof, of the playoff contest between the Packers and the Cowboys. Green Bay had full control from the very start as it defeated Dallas, 48-32.
Both teams entered the game with the ultimate goal of a Super Bowl 58 appearance, but it became quickly evident that was going to work out for the Packers and the Packers only as Green Bay piled on a 27-0 lead as the Cowboys only put on their first points of the evening in the final seconds of the second quarter, despite coming into the contest with one of the NFL's most highly touted offenses.
Dallas had previously secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC in Week 18 with a dominant 38-10 win over Washington, finishing out the regular season with an overall record of 12-5. That tied the Cowboys with the Lions, but they still came out on the right side of the tiebreaker with their 20-19 win over Detroit in Week 17.
The Packers continue to hold strong where the all-time series between the two teams is concerned, as they found success in the vast majority of the past 10 meetings with the Cowboys, winning all but one of them. The Packers came off of a 17-9 win over the Bears, finishing the season on a three-game winning streak to put their record at 9-8.
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One of the most interesting storylines to watch was the fact the Packers were this time facing the Cowboys in the postseason with Jordan Love at quarterback instead of Aaron Rodgers, and he had a chance to make a big statement with Dak Prescott on the other sideline.
Let's just say Love made quite a statement of his own in his playoff debut.
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Packers vs. Cowboys final score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
| Packers | 7 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
| Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 32 |
Packers vs. Cowboys updates, highlights from 2024 NFL playoff game
(All times Eastern)
Final: Packers 48, Cowboys 32
7:35 p.m.: This was a 32-point game not too long ago, and while it still appears Dallas will not be able to stage a comeback, the Cowboys won't go down by any ridiculous deficit. At least, that's how it appears now. Prescott hits Ferguson again with the conversion.
7:29 p.m.: Sean Clifford, the former Penn State quarterback, takes Jordan Love's place in relief as the Packers have built a dominant lead.
7:29 p.m.: Prescott hits Ferguson short to the middle for the touchdown, two-point attempt is good.
7:14 p.m.: Love hits Doubs for the 3-yard touchdown.
End of third quarter: Packers 41, Cowboys 16
6:59 p.m.: Love connects with Musgrave for the 38-yard touchdown as the game only continues to slip out of reach for the Cowboys.
6:48 p.m.: The Cowboys drive down the field and Pollard takes it in for the 1-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion fails and then after the debacle, the extra point attempt fails as well.
6:32 p.m.: Aaron Jones's dominance against the Cowboys (in this game and beyond) only continues. That is his third touchdown of the day, which comes on a 9-yarder.
6:30 p.m.: Jordan Love connects with Romeo Doubs for the 456-yard reception. It's 5 catches for 148 yards for Doubs to this point as the Cowboys defense has simply found no way to stop him.
6:24 p.m.: The Cowboys continue to drive down the field, but Prescott nearly throws his third interception of the evening there after throwing two interceptions in the first half.
Halftime: Packers 27, Cowboys 7
6:01 p.m.: Late in the second quarter, the Cowboys try for a touchdown on 2nd & goal and Ferguson, who Prescott finds in the flat, is in for the touchdown to finally get on the board. The Cowboys will get the ball in the third quarter to kick off once more what has become more of a football game.
5:55 p.m.: At this point, it is almost unbelievable the way the Packers have completely hindered the Cowboys' No. 1 offense. That has largely been accomplished by the mixing up of coverages, especially in zone, that has worked out.
5:51 p.m.: Packers defender Darnell Savage capitalizes on a forced throw by Dak Prescott on a 64-yard interception returned for a touchdown.
5:40 p.m.: Jordan Love hits Dontayvion Wicks for the 20-yard touchdown as Green Bay continues to pile on a substantial lead. The extra point attempt, though, is no good.
5:19 p.m.: Aaron Jones makes his way to the end zone yet again as the continued sole touchdown-scorer of this game on a 1-yarder.
End of first quarter: Packers 7, Cowboys 0
5 p.m.: The Cowboys' first offensive possession comes up fruitless, ending in a punt.
4:54 p.m.: The Cowboys have allowed points on the opening possession 10 times during the regular season. Aaron Jones has seven touchdowns in four games against the Cowboys as his good fortune continues.
4:51 p.m.: Aaron Jones caps off the drive with a 3-yard touchdown after the Packers win the toss and elect to receive.
4:46 p.m.: Jordan Love opens the drive solid on the pass with a couple of accurate shots, 2-for-2 for 29 yards.
4:40 p.m.: Jordan Love and the Packers offense takes the field first.
Pregame: Packers vs. Cowboys nears kickoff
Pregame: Micah Parsons arrives to AT&T Stadium
Pregame: Packers inactives include WR Malik Heath, RB AJ Dillon, CB David Long Jr., S Benny Sapp III, LB Brenton Cox and T Caleb Jones.
Pregame: Cowboys inactives include QB Trey Lance (3rd QB), CB Eric Scott, OT Asim Richards, OT Matt Waletzko, DL Villiami Fehoko, WR Jalen Brooks, LB Tyrus Wheat. Noah Igbinoghene is active with Stephon Gilmore nursing a shoulder injury.
Pregame: The Cowboys have elevated linebackers Malik Jefferson and Buddy Johnson from the practice squad.
Pregame: Hundreds of fans brave incredibly cold temperatures for the upcoming contest between the Cowboys and the Packers.
Packers vs. Cowboys start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 14
- Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET l 3:30 p.m. CT
Sunday afternoon's wild-card game between the Packers and the Cowboys is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What channel is Packers vs. Cowboys on today?
- Game: Packers vs. Cowboys
- TV channel: Fox (U.S.) | TSN 4/5, CTV (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
The wild-card contest between Dallas and Green Bay will be broadcast on Fox. Fans can stream the game on the Fox Sports app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch the game on TSN 4/5 and CTV, or stream it on DAZN, which is the country's exclusive carrier of NFL Game Pass. DAZN will carry every playoff game including Super Bowl 58.
NFL playoff schedule 2024
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Browns at Texans | 4:30 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
| Dolphins at Chiefs | 8:00 p.m. | -- | Peacock |
Sunday, Jan. 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Steelers at Bills | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | Paramount+, Fubo |
| Packers at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | Fox | Fox Sports app, Fubo |
| Rams at Lions | 8:00 p.m. | NBC | Peacock, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Eagles at Buccaneers | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN, ABC | ESPN+, Fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 21
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 28
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox | Fox Sports app, Fubo |
Super Bowl 58
Sunday, Feb. 11
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, Fubo |