2013 Green Bay Packers–Dallas Cowboys game

Notable regular season NFL game April 2025 2013 Green Bay Packers–Dallas Cowboys game border:none; center 275 Green Bay Packers wordmark.svg Cowboys wordmark.svg vertical Packers and Cowboys wordmarks Green Bay Packers GB Mike McCarthy 6–6–1 Dallas Cowboys DAL Jason Garrett 7–6 3 0 14 20 37 13 13 3 7 36 December 15, 2013 AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas, U.S. Walt Coleman 91,054 Cowboys by 4 Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Pam Oliver The Green Bay Packers played an American football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15 of the 2013 National Football League (NFL) season on December 15, 2013, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. Both teams entered Week 15 with middling records, with the Packers sitting at 6–6–1 and the Cowboys at 7–6. The Packers started the season strong, yet a broken collarbone by quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 8 saw the Packers lose or tie five straight games under three different back-up quarterbacks. Both teams were coming off a loss in Week 14, although each of their playoff hopes were still alive and both still had a chance to win their respective divisions. The Cowboys started the game strong, taking a 26–3 lead going into halftime, with kicker Dan Bailey converting four field goals. Matt Flynn, who was playing in place of the injured Rodgers, helped the Packers storm back in the second half. He led the Packers to five touchdown drives, including four touchdown passes. The Packers defense was able to hold the Cowboys to just 10 points in the second half, with Tramon Williams sealing the victory with an interception of quarterback Tony Romo with less than two minutes left in the game. The victory matched the Packers team record for the largest comeback at 23 points and helped them maintain the possibility of winning the NFC North and making the playoffs. Both teams entered the final week of the season with a chance to win their division; the Packers won, while the Cowboys lost. The Packers would make the playoffs yet lose in the first round to the San Francisco 49ers. Background 2013 Green Bay Packers season 2013 Dallas Cowboys season The Green Bay Packers began the season as the defending NFC North champions, having won the division the previous two seasons. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/index.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com Green Bay Packers Franchise Encyclopedia April 25, 2025 March 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190324190901/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/index.htm live They began their season with a record of 5–2, although one of their losses came after surrendering a 16-point second half lead to the Cincinnati Bengals. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2013.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com 2013 Green Bay Packers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports April 25, 2025 November 15, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2013.htm live https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/330922004 ESPN.com Bengals rally from 16 down, top Packers in turnover-filled thriller Associated Press September 22, 2013 April 25, 2025 July 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220703214935/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/330922004 live Their eighth game of the year was on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. In the first quarter, Aaron Rodgers was injured, missing the rest of the game with what was later diagnosed as a broken collarbone. https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-fractured-collarbone-in-packers-loss-0ap2000000277003 NFL.com Aaron Rodgers fractured collarbone in Packers' loss April 25, 2025 November 5, 2013 Sessler Marc September 17, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240917021711/https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-rodgers-fractured-collarbone-in-packers-loss-0ap2000000277003 live Rodgers would go on to miss the next seven games, with Seneca Wallace, Scott Tolzien, and Matt Flynn all starting games in his place. Wallace was injured in his first game and the Packers signed Flynn, who had played for the Packers previously, midway through the season.https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-flynn-signs-contract-with-green-bay-packers-0ap2000000280484 NFL.com Matt Flynn signs contract with Green Bay Packers November 11, 2013 June 9, 2025 The Packers went 0–4–1 during a five-game stretch which included the Bears game to bring their record to 5–6–1. The Packers played the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14 and fell behind 21–10 in the first half. However, Flynn led a comeback to beat the Falcons 22–21, evening the Packers record at 6–6–1 and keeping them in the hunt for the NFC North. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331208009 ESPN.com Matt Flynn-led Packers clip Falcons to end slide at 5 April 25, 2025 December 8, 2013 Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20250514001404/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331208009 May 14, 2025 live The Dallas Cowboys began the 2013 season having gone 8–8 in back-to-back seasons, missing the playoffs both times. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/index.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com Dallas Cowboys Franchise Encyclopedia April 25, 2025 May 2, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240502194954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/index.htm live The season was back-and-forth, with the Cowboys never winning more than two games in a row nor losing more than two games in a row. They entered Week 15 with a record of 7–6 after a loss to the Bears in Week 14. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2013.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com 2013 Dallas Cowboys Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports April 25, 2025 May 14, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240514172243/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2013.htm live The Cowboys were scheduled to host the Packers in Week 15 at AT&T Stadium on December 15, 2013. https://www.espn.com/nfl/nflpreview?gameId=331215006 ESPN.com Packers-Cowboys Preview April 25, 2025 May 16, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220516094223/http://www.espn.com/nfl/nflpreview?gameId=331215006 live Both teams were mathematically still in the hunt for their respective division titles and needed a victory to improve their chances of making the playoffs.Braun 2014 14 The Cowboys were favored by four points.Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys - December 15, 2023 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150dal.htm Pro-Football-Reference June 9, 2025 October 5, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150dal.htm live Game summary right|thumb|AT&T Stadium, shown here in 2012, was the site of the Week 15 match-up between the Packers and Cowboys.|alt=View of AT&T Stadium with a lake and trees in the foreground. First half The Cowboys started the game with possession of the ball. A 27-yard pass from Tony Romo to Terrance Williams got the Cowboys in scoring position, but the Packers got a stop on third down and forced a 47-yard field goal attempt, which Dan Bailey converted. The Packers matched the Cowboys on the next drive, going 41 yards in 6 plays to set-up a 57-yard field goal attempt. Almost all of the yardage on the drive came from a 39-yard pass from Matt Flynn to James Jones. Mason Crosby converted the field goal, tying the game at 3–3. On the subsequent drive, DeMarco Murray had a 41-yard rush that put the Cowboys in scoring position, but again the Packers stopped the Cowboys on third down, with Bailey converting a 23-yard field goal to give the Cowboys the lead again, 6–3. After the Packers went three-and-out and punted, the Cowboys quickly drove 65 yards in 4 plays, capped off by a 25-yard touchdown from Romo to Jason Witten. The Cowboys lead increased to 13–3. On the first play of the next drive, Flynn threw deep to Jones and the Cowboys were called for a 31-yard defensive pass interference penalty. However, after a sack and two incomplete passes, the Packers were forced to punt again. Each team then exchanged punts after short drives. The Cowboys got the ball back and drove 48 yards in 8 plays, but again were stopped and had to attempt a field goal. Bailey converted his third field goal of the half, this time from 43 yards, to increase the Cowboys lead to 16–3. On the next drive, Flynn threw an interception to Sterling Moore, who returned it 21 yards. The Packers did not allow the Cowboys to gain any yardage on their drive, but they were already in field goal range. Bailey made his fourth field goal of the half, this time from 50 yards, bringing the score to 19–3. The Packers were again forced to punt on their next drive. Romo completed three passes on the next drive for a combined 70 yards, with Murray scoring a touchdown on a one-yard rush. The Packers attempted to score on the next drive, but they ran out of a time after a 34-yard screen pass from Flynn to Eddie Lacy ended the first half. The Cowboys led 26–3 at halftime. https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay/_/gameId/331215006 ESPN.com Packers 37-36 Cowboys (Dec 15, 2013) Play-by-Play April 24, 2025 December 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20220810104834/https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay/_/gameId/331215006 August 10, 2022 live Second half The Packers had possession of the ball to begin the second half. On the first play of their drive, Lacy had a 60-yard rush; three plays later Flynn threw a touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson, cutting the Cowboys lead to 26–10. The Cowboys responded, with Bailey kicking his fifth field goal, from 50 yards, of the game after an 11-play, 48-yard drive. On the ensuing drive, the Packers again travelled the length of the field, going 80 yards in 12 plays, and scoring on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Flynn to Andrew Quarless. After the Cowboys' field goal and Packers' touchdown, the score was 29–17. The Packers forced a three-and-out on the Cowboys' next drive after sacking Romo on third down. Micah Hyde returned the Cowboys' punt from mid-field 26 yards. The Packers scored five plays later on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Flynn to James Starks. The Cowboys lead was now only five points, 29–24. On the Cowboys next drive, Romo threw a pass that appeared to be intercepted by Tramon Williams, however after replay review, the pass was called incomplete. The Cowboys capitalized, going the length of the field to score a touchdown on a short pass from Romo to Dez Bryant. The Packers responded, going 80 yards in 10 plays to score, with Flynn completing a 3-yard pass to Jones for a touchdown. The Cowboys lead was cut back to five points again, with the score at 36–31. The Cowboys converted a third down with 12 yards to go on the next drive, but on the fifth play Romo threw an interception to Sam Shields at mid-field. The Packers drove to the Cowboys' one-yard line with less than two minutes left in the game. Lacy scored a touchdown on a one-yard rush, with the Packers failing on the two-point conversion. Down for the first time in the game, 37–36, the Cowboys began their next drive with a nine-yard completion from Romo to Cole Beasley. Romo's next pass was ruled incomplete, yet after replay review, the call was changed to an interception by Williams. The Packers ran out the rest of the game clock to secure the comeback victory. Box score Green Bay Packers 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary December 15 3:25 pm. CST Packers 3 0 14 20 Cowboys 13 13 3 7 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 91,054 Played indoors (retractable roof closed) Walt Coleman Fox https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-green-bay-pack/176215389/ Green Bay Packers (6-6-1) at Dallas Cowboys (7-6) December 15, 2013 July 8, 2025 The Montgomery Advertiser clipping Newspapers.com 4B Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Pam Oliver Sources: Pro-Football-References.com https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150dal.htm Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys - December 15th, 2013 April 25, 2025 Pro-Football-Reference.com October 5, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150dal.htm live and ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/331215006 Packers 37-36 Cowboys (Dec 15, 2013) Box Score April 25, 2025 December 16, 2013 ESPN.com September 25, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230925055044/https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/331215006 live First quarter DAL Dallas – Dan Bailey 47-yard field goal, 10:56. Cowboys 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:04. GB Green Bay – Mason Crosby 57-yard field goal, 7:40. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:16. DAL Dallas – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, 4:52. Cowboys 6–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:48. DAL Dallas – Jason Witten 25-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 0:28. Cowboys 13–3. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:57. Second quarter DAL Dallas – Dan Bailey 43-yard field goal, 5:54. Cowboys 16–3. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:26. DAL Dallas – Dan Bailey 50-yard field goal, 3:45. Cowboys 19–3. Drive: 4 plays, -11 yards, 0:53. DAL Dallas – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:24. Cowboys 26–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:35. Third quarter GB Green Bay – Jordy Nelson 13-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Mason Crosby kick), 13:08. Cowboys 26–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:52. DAL Dallas – Dan Bailey 50-yard field goal, 6:33. Cowboys 29–10. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 6:35. GB Green Bay – Andrew Quarless 3-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Mason Crosby kick), 1:09. Cowboys 29–17. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:24. Fourth quarter GB Green Bay – James Starks 11-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Mason Crosby kick), 12:47. Cowboys 29–24. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:14. DAL Dallas – Dez Bryant 5-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 7:55. Cowboys 36–24. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:52. GB Green Bay – James Jones 3-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Mason Crosby kick), 4:17. Cowboys 36–31. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:38. GB Green Bay – Eddie Lacy 3-yard run (pass failed), 1:31. Packers 37–36. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 1:15. Green Bay Packers stats Passing Matt Flynn – 26/39, 299 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception Rushing Eddie Lacy – 21 rushes, 141 yards, 1 touchdown James Starks – 3 rushes, 12 yards Matt Flynn – 3 rushes, -3 yards Receiving Jarrett Boykin – 6 receptions, 83 yards Andrew Quarless – 6 receptions, 66 yards, 1 touchdown Jordy Nelson – 5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 touchdown Eddie Lacy – 4 receptions, 30 yards James Jones – 3 receptions, 49 yards, 1 touchdown James Starks – 1 reception, 11 yards, 1 touchdown John Kuhn – 1 reception, -1 yards Dallas Cowboys stats Passing Tony Romo – 29/48, 358 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions Rushing DeMarco Murray – 18 rushes, 134 yards, 1 touchdown Receiving Dez Bryant – 11 receptions, 153 yards, 1 touchdown Jason Witten – 4 receptions, 71 yards, 1 touchdown Terrance Williams – 4 receptions, 46 yards DeMarco Murray – 4 receptions, 19 yards Cole Beasley – 3 receptions, 19 yards Miles Austin – 2 reception, 35 yards Gavin Escobar – 1 reception, 15 yards Analysis thumb|right|Matt Flynn, shown here during another 2013 game, helped lead the Packers' comeback with four touchdown passes in the second half.|alt=Matt Flynn in uniform on a snowy football field Post-game analysis focused on the Packers’ comeback and the significant differences for each team between the first and second half. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packers-insider/171572464/ Packers Insider with Mike Vandermause Vandermause Mike December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-stirring-comebac/171572431/ Stirring Comeback Delivers Shot of Confidence Vandermause Mike December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A3 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513161816/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-stirring-comebac/171572431/ May 13, 2025 live The Packers' offense was only able to score three points in the first half, even though the Cowboys came into the game with the worst ranked defense in the NFL. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-back-in-the-thic/171572401/ Back in the Thick of It: Part 1 Dougherty Pete December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-back-in-the-thic/171572772/ Back in the Thick of It: Part 2 Dougherty Pete December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A7 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513155435/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-back-in-the-thic/171572772/ May 13, 2025 live The Packers' defense was able to stop the Cowboys offense on four drives, forcing field goals instead of touchdowns. Even so, the Cowboys offense was able to move the ball through the air and on the ground and took a commanding 26–3 lead into halftime. Coming into the second half, the Packers decided to run the ball, with Lacy breaking free for a 60-yard rush that multiple players noted sparked the Packers’ offense. The Packers scored their first touchdown three plays later, starting a streak of five straight touchdown drives. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-what-a-feeling/171572564/ 'What a feeling': Flynn, Lacy Turn Game Around Zizzo Robert December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A4 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513173218/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-what-a-feeling/171572564/ May 13, 2025 live Other key plays were highlighted, including interceptions in the fourth quarter by Shields and Williams that helped the Packers gain the lead for the first time and seal their victory. Individual performances were highlighted, especially on offense. Romo threw for 358 yards and two touchdowns, while Flynn had 299 passing yards and four touchdowns. Each team had a rusher eclipse 100 yards, with Lacy gaining 141 yards and Murray having 134 yards; each scored a touchdown. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-by-the-numbers/171572698/ By The Numbers December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A5 https://web.archive.org/web/20250516010621/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-by-the-numbers/171572698/ May 16, 2025 live Boykin and Quarless led the Packers in receptions and yards, although Nelson’s performance on third down was specifically noted. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-nelsons-3rd-dow/171572646/ Nelson's 3rd-down Success Sparks Rally Goska Eric December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A5 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513212202/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-nelsons-3rd-dow/171572646/ May 13, 2025 live On the Cowboys’ side, Bryant had a successful performance, catching 11 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown catch was praised for its level of difficulty. https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-s-interceptions-cap-wild-packers-comeback-0ap2000000298801 NFL.com Tony Romo's interceptions cap wild Packers comeback Rosenthal Gregg December 15, 2013 May 5, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513164023/https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-romo-s-interceptions-cap-wild-packers-comeback-0ap2000000298801 May 13, 2025 live After the game, decisions by the Cowboys coaching staff and Romo were questioned. The Cowboys were very successful rushing the ball in the first half, with Murray going for 93 yards. However, in the second half, even with a large lead, the Cowboys only gave the ball to Murray seven times. Ironically, it was the Packers who saw a lot of success in the second half rushing the ball. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-cowboys-lose-pa/171572594/ Cowboys Lose, Packers Use Running Attack Hodkiewicz Weston December 16, 2013 May 2, 2025 Green Bay Press-Gazette clipping Newspapers.com A4 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513230850/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-cowboys-lose-pa/171572594/ May 13, 2025 live This was very apparent on each Cowboys’ drive that ended in an interception, with post-game commentators questioning why the Cowboys were not trying to run out the clock and instead were throwing the ball downfield. https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/12/16/tony-romo-jason-garrett-dallas-cowboys-green-bay-packers SI.com The Big D Blame Game Bedard Greg December 16, 2013 May 5, 2025 February 11, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250211150656/https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/12/16/tony-romo-jason-garrett-dallas-cowboys-green-bay-packers live Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett noted after the game that in hindsight the team should have called more running plays. Outcome After their victory, the Packers record was 7–6–1 and they were still in the hunt for the NFC North title. With Rodgers close to returning, the Packers hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field in Week 16. In that game the Packers gave up a late score after a fumble by Flynn, but then had a long kickoff return by Micah Hyde. After a couple plays, the Packers got to the one-yard line, but a penalty pushed them back five yards and gave them just enough time to run a play to try to score. Flynn threw incomplete and the Packers lost, leaving them with 7–7–1 record. The Bears lost in Week 16 as well, setting up a match-up in Week 17 for the NFC North title between the Packers and Bears, who were hosting. Rodgers returned from his injury for the Bears game and threw a late touchdown pass on fourth down to seal the victory and the NFC North title for the Packers. https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/01/06/packers-2013-finale-against-bears-was-epic-playoff-clincher/72115151007/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The things you forgot (or maybe not) about a legendary Packers season finale vs. Bears in 2013 Radcliffe JR January 6, 2024 April 24, 2025 January 20, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240120184240/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/01/06/packers-2013-finale-against-bears-was-epic-playoff-clincher/72115151007/ live The game against the Bears was named one of the 50 greatest sports moments in Wisconsin history in 2020 by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2020/05/02/50-greatest-wisconsin-sports-moments-no-21-randall-cobb-wide-open/5136843002/ A look back at the 2013 Packers finale, when Randall Cobb was wide open for thrilling finish against Bears May 8, 2025 May 2, 2020 Radcliffe JR Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://web.archive.org/web/20250508181633/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2020/05/02/50-greatest-wisconsin-sports-moments-no-21-randall-cobb-wide-open/5136843002/ May 8, 2025 live The Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the playoffs, losing 23–20 and ending their season. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/340105009 ESPN.com Phil Dawson's kick lifts 49ers past Packers in frigid wild-card game Associated Press January 6, 2014 April 24, 2025 September 25, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240925203517/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/340105009 live The Cowboys recovered the next week, beating the Washington Redskins and setting up another winner-take-all game for the NFC East division title against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331222028 Tony Romo throws late TD as Cowboys rally past Redskins ESPN.com Associated Press April 24, 2025 December 22, 2013 April 7, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220407184911/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331222028 live The Cowboys lost 24–22, with a late interception keeping them from getting into field goal range near the end of the game. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331229006 Eagles clinch NFC East title on late interception of Kyle Orton ESPN.com Associated Press April 24, 2025 December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20250513161312/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331229006 May 13, 2025 live The loss gave the Eagles the division title and caused the Cowboys to miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/index.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com Dallas Cowboys Franchise Encyclopedia April 24, 2025 May 2, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240502194954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/index.htm live Legacy The 23-point comeback victory tied the Packers' record for the largest comeback in franchise history. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/comebacks.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com Green Bay Packers Comebacks April 24, 2025 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208115327/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/comebacks.htm live https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-comebacks-for-the-ages-b99628878z1-361153341.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel These Packers comebacks were quite impressive Hendricks Martin December 8, 2015 May 5, 2025 The previous 23-point comeback came during a 1982 regular season game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted the game as one of the Packers' biggest fourth quarter comebacks, with the team down 12 points heading into the last quarter. https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2023/09/26/these-are-packers-biggest-fourth-quarter-comebacks-in-history/70962622007/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel These are the biggest fourth-quarter comebacks in Green Bay Packers history Radcliffe JR September 26, 2023 April 24, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20240903134456/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2023/09/26/these-are-packers-biggest-fourth-quarter-comebacks-in-history/70962622007/ September 3, 2024 live It was also the second notable game where Flynn had a big outing as a back-up to Rodgers, after the final game of the 2011 season. In a 2024 article comparing the similarities between the 2013 and 2024 Packers seasons, the Wisconsin State Journal noted that Flynn helped engineer "a miraculous come-from-behind win" while providing enough contributions "to keep the Packers alive for a playoff berth". https://madison.com/sports/professional/nfl/malik-willis-doesnt-have-to-be-superman-packers-best-backup-quarterback-advises/article_c3d02b64-72d7-11ef-b463-eb25ae63bf1d.html Malik Willis doesn't 'have to be Superman,' Packers' best backup quarterback advises Wilde Jason May 9, 2025 September 15, 2024 Wisconsin State Journal https://web.archive.org/web/20240930162844/https://madison.com/sports/professional/nfl/malik-willis-doesnt-have-to-be-superman-packers-best-backup-quarterback-advises/article_c3d02b64-72d7-11ef-b463-eb25ae63bf1d.html September 30, 2024 live In his book chronicling the first 100 years of Packers history, Cliff Christl described the comeback against the Cowboys as an essential part of the 2013 season for the Packers, highlighting Flynn's contributions to the game.Christl 2021 867 The victory helped the Packers keep their playoffs hopes alive, ultimately becoming necessary for them to win the NFC North. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331215006 ESPN.com Packers come back from 23 down to stun Tony Romo, Cowboys April 24, 2025 December 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20250414235443/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/331215006 April 14, 2025 live https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/09/09/packers-have-turned-to-backup-quarterback-before-heres-how-it-went/75145289007/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Radcliffe JR Green Bay Packers have been without their starting quarterback before, but not often. 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September 9, 2024 May 8, 2025 September 23, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240923114500/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/09/09/packers-have-turned-to-backup-quarterback-before-heres-how-it-went/75145289007/ live The game is a notable part of the Cowboys–Packers rivalry; https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/01/09/the-best-games-and-moments-of-the-packers-cowboys-rivalry/72154507007/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The best games and moments of the Packers-Cowboys rivalry since the Ice Bowl Radcliffe JR January 9, 2024 April 24, 2025 January 9, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240109120253/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/01/09/the-best-games-and-moments-of-the-packers-cowboys-rivalry/72154507007/ live https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/packers-cowboys-greatest-games/11nm752omqvsp1c427xcrh3gwq SportingNews.com The 10 greatest Packers-Cowboys games of all time Bender Bill May 5, 2025 October 6, 2019 Sports Illustrated in 2022 named it the fifth best game in the history of the rivalry. https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/top-10-clashes-in-packers-cowboys-rivalry SI.com Top 10 Clashes in Packers-Cowboys Rivalry Huber Bill November 12, 2022 May 8, 2025 May 28, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230528094559/https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/top-10-clashes-in-packers-cowboys-rivalry live References Citations Sources 9781491407592 Football's Greatest Running Backs Braun Erin 2014 Capstone Press 9781940056999 The Greatest Story in Sports: Green Bay Packers 1919-2019 Christl Cliff Cliff Christl 2021 KCI Sports Publishing External links 3Ym77sBEBks Mighty Matt Flynn’s Epic Comeback! 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