{
  "id": 14307655,
  "title": "Cowboys get bad news heading into Packers game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cowboys-get-bad-news-heading-into-packers-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T22:18:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-bad-news-heading-packers-221851777.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys face a significant challenge heading into their game against the Green Bay Packers. Their defensive struggles have been a persistent issue throughout the season, and it has become even more apparent in their recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This defeat, coupled with the Buccaneers' first win of the season, highlights the gravity of the Cowboys' defensive predicament. ESPN's NFL power rankings, released on Tuesday, have further compounded the Cowboys' woes, placing them at No. 15, a three-spot drop from their previous ranking at No. 12. ESPN's Todd Archer described the team's defensive performance as \"a hot mess,\" noting the team's struggles in multiple areas. The Cowboys are allowing an alarming 27.2 points per game, ranking 26th in the NFL, and conceding 168.4 rushing yards per game, the worst in the league. Their defensive efforts have been limited, as they have recorded only five sacks and have yet to achieve an interception. Despite new coordinator Christian Parker taking the reins, the Cowboys' defense appears to be at least on par with last season under Matt Eberflus. The team's 2-3 record underscores the severity of the defensive issues, with quarterback Dak Prescott and the offense being able to produce points, but the defense failing to capitalize and control the game.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys have one big concern going into their game against the Green Bay Packers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}