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  "id": 15557901,
  "title": "Struggling Cowboys suffer letdown on offense as their defense shows signs of progress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/struggling-cowboys-suffer-letdown-on-offense-as-their-defense-shows",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T04:25:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/18/struggling-cowboys-suffer-letdown-on-offense-as-their-defense-shows-signs-of-progress"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a night when the Dallas Cowboys' defense started to improve, their star-studded offense fell short. In a 23-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys let their offense down. Quarterback Dak Prescott made two interceptions, allowing the Packers to score.\n\nThe Cowboys struggled offensively for the first time since mid-November of the previous season. They were scoreless in the first half for the first time since November 7, 2021, when they trailed 16-0 at halftime against the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys trailed 7-0 early in the second half, facing second-and-8 from the Packers' 17-yard line. Prescott took a significant hit from Zaire Franklin, leading to an interception by Evan Williams.\n\nDallas had first-and-15 from the Packers' 28-yard line when Lamb fell on a route, allowing rookie Brandon Cisse to record his first career interception. Prescott completed 34 of 54 passes for 258 yards, with the only touchdown pass being a 6-yarder to Ryan Flournoy late in the game.\n\nThe Cowboys' defense showed promise despite their season-long struggles. They entered the game allowing 6.4 yards per play, ranking at the bottom of the league. After a meeting with their players to discuss improvements, the Cowboys brought in Mike Pettine, a defensive assistant who had previously worked with Green Bay, to help first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The Packers' defensive coordinator, Mike Pettine, coached the Packers' defense from 2018 to 2020.\n\nDespite allowing a touchdown drive of 90 yards early in the game, the Cowboys' defense stiffened, making several key plays. Dee Winters made his first interception of the season in the first quarter, followed by Quinnen Williams' tackle on second-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Malik Hooker recorded an open-field tackle, forcing the Packers to settle for a 25-yard field goal. Kenny Clark, who played for Green Bay for nine seasons, got his first sack of the season during his return to Lambeau Field.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jordan Love touchdown pass gives Packers 7-0 lead over Cowboys",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jordan-love-touchdown-pass-gives-packers-7-0-lead-over-cowboys",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:46:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jordan-love-green-bays-defense-lead-the-way-in-packers-23-13-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-19T04:04:22.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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