'I Sucked!' Dak Prescott Takes Blame for Cowboys' Historic Playoff Failure vs. Packers: Live Game Log
The Dallas Cowboys took on the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday riding the fact that the last two weeks of the regular season could not have gone better for Dallas as they rose to the No. 2 seed after an epic late-season collapse by division rival Philadelphia who suffered losses to the Cardinals and Giants. ...
But now riding a new fact, based on a shocking 48-32 home loss that ends their Super Bowl hopes: Everything must be re-evaluated. Yes, even the quarterback.
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I sucked tonight,'' proclaimed Dak Prescott, taking his share of the blame for the historic debacle ... and nobody is much arguing with that.
How did things go so south so quickly at A&T Stadium for Dak - a regular-season MVP candidate - and the No. 2 seed? Follow along for a chronological look at the piece-by-piece disaster ...
Coming in? The positive setup meant the Cowboys won't have to hit the road in the playoffs unless they make it farther than they have since the 1995 season - the NFC Championship game. That also means Dallas has a chance to extend its 16-game home winning streak at AT&T Stadium.
It's the third season in a row that Dallas has gone 12-5 and reached the playoffs, and the second time in three seasons the Cowboys are NFC East champions. It marks the first time Dallas has had three consecutive playoff appearances since six in a row from 1991-1996 - a run that included three Super Bowl titles.
The Cowboys elevated LBs Malik Jefferson and Buddy Johnson from the practice squad on Saturday.
Jefferson (illness) is questionable for the game. QB Cooper Rush (illness) remained a DNP for the Saturday practice and is still questionable for tomorrow's game. … meaning Trey Lance must be ready to be the No. 2 QB.
The upstart Packers are making their 10th trip to the playoffs since a 31-25 Super Bowl XLV win over the Steelers at AT&T Stadium, but it's the first with Jordan Love under center. Love replaced Aaron Rodgers who was traded to the Jets.
Love threw 18 touchdown passes and just one interception over Green Bay's final eight games as the Packers went 6-2 to roll into the playoffs with the NFC's final seed.
Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...
FIRST QUARTER: Packers 7, Cowboys 0
The Packers won the toss and elect to receive.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jones carries off left guard for no gain, stuffed by Lawrence and Wilson, then Love is sacked for a loss of three. PENALTY on DAL-D.Bland, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at GB 25 - No Play.
Jones runs off right guard for a loss of three, tackled behind the line by Clark, then Love connects with Doubs for 22 yards to the GB 49 and a first down.
Love passes short on the right side to Melton for seven, then Jones carries off left tackle for three and a first down.
Jones carries off left tackle for three, then Jones carries off right guard for a gain of 13 and a first down.
Jones carries again for five to the DAL 19, then Love hits Musgrave for eight to the DAL 11.
Wilson carries for no gain, then Love connects with Kraft for five. On 3rd and 5, PENALTY on DAL-D.Lawrence, Neutral Zone Infraction, 3 yards, enforced at DAL 6 - No Play.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 3rd and 2 from the DAL 3, Jones carries off right guard into the end zone for a 7-0 lead over the Cowboys with 7:08 left in the first quarter. The drive goes 75 yards in 12 plays and takes 7:52 off the clock..
The kick goes to the DAL 1, returned 23 yards to the DAL 24 by Turpin.
Pollard carries for six off right guard, then carries again for one. On 3rd and 3, Dak scrambles for 18 and a first down.
Dak connects with Ferguson for no gain, then Dowdle runs off right guard for two. On 3rd and 8, Dak throws incomplete to Lamb across the middle. The punt goes 40 yards to the GB 9. PENALTY on DAL-S.Williams, Fair Catch Interference, 15 yards, enforced at GB 9.
Love passes deep down the left sideline incomplete to Melton, then Jones runs for a gain of one. On 3rd and 9 from the GB 25, Love completes deep to Doubs for 26 yards to the DAL 49.
Wilson runs off left guard for two, then Love passes incomplete to Reed. On 3rd and 8 from the DAL 47, Love throws incomplete out of bounds. Penalty on GB-E.Jenkins, Offensive Holding, declined. The punt goes 39 yards to the DAL 8.
Prescott passes incomplete deep down the left sideline to Cooks, Lamb carries off right guard for five.
INTERCEPTION PACKERS: On 3rd and 5 from the DAL 8, Dak passes to Cooks, but it's INTERCEPTED by Alexander at the DAL 19.
Love passes short left to Jones for 13 to the DAL 6.
Jones runs off right end to the DAL 1 for five. PENALTY on GB-T.Kraft, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DAL 6 - No Play.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER: Packers 27, Cowboys 7
Love passes complete to Doubs for 15 to the DAL 1.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 2nd and Goal from the DAL 1, Jones carries off left guard for the 14-0 lead over the Cowboys with 14:15 left in the half. The drive goes 19 yards in three plays and takes 1:28 off the clock after the Prescott interception.
The kickoff goes two yards deep in the end zone, returned for 16 yards by Turpin to the DAL 4.
Pollard runs off right tackle for 11.
Pollard runs off right guard for seven, then Pollard gets one. On 3rd and 2 from the DAL 33, Dak connects with Dowdle for four and a first down.
Dak throws incomplete to Lamb on the right sideline, then connects with Ferguson for 22 to the GB 41.
Cooks runs off left end for six, then Pollard loses a yard up the middle. On 3rd and 5 from the GB 37, Dak gets sacked for a loss of six. The punt goes 40 yards to the GB 7.
Jones runs off right tackle for no gain, Love passes to Watson for nine. On 3rd and 1 from the GB 16, Love connects with Kraft for 10 and a first down.
GB TIMEOUT #1 at 7:02
Love completes to Doubs for 39 yards to the DAL 35.
Wilson carries for a gain of one, then Love. hits Wicks for five. On 3rd and 4 from the DAL 29, Love hits Musgrave for six and a first down.
Jones carries right for three, then again for no gain.
DAL TIMEOUT #1 at 3:28
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 3rd and 7 from the DAL 20, Love throws deep to the end zone for Wicks and a 20-0 lead (missed xp) over the Cowboys with 3:23 left in the half. The drive goes 93 yards in 10 plays and takes 5:44 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Dak passes incomplete to Lamb, then hits Gallup for nine. On 3rd and 1, Prescott connects with Cooks for two and a first down.
Dak connects with Gallup again for 16.
Dak passes complete to Lamb for eight.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
INTERCEPTION TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 2nd and 2 from the GB 40, Dak passes to Lamb, INTERCEPTED by Savage and returned 64 yards for a 27-0 lead over the Cowboys with 1:50 left in the half.
The kickoff goes two yards deep, returned buy Turpin 47 yards to the DAL 45.
GB TIMEOUT #2 at 1:42
Dak passes short right to Pollard for three. PENALTY on GB-Q.Walker, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 48.
Dak scrambles for five, then Pollard gets 4. On 3rd and 1, Dak finds Cooks for four and a first down.
Pollard runs for one, then Dak hits Ferguson for eight to the 15. On 3rd and 1, Dak scrambles for four and a first down.
DAL TIMEOUT #2 at :23
Dak passes incomplete to Ferguson, then hits Pollard for no gain.
DAL TIMEOUT #3 at :12
On 3rd and 10 from the GB 11, Dak connects with Lamb at the GB 1 for 10. Penalty on GB-K.Nixon, Illegal Contact, declined.
Dak throws incomplete to Lamb in the end zone.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: On 2nd and Goal from the GB 1, Dak hits Ferguson in the right flat and he carries it in for the score and a 27-7 Packers lead as time expires in the first half.
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER: Packers 41, Cowboys 16
The Cowboys will start the second half with the ball.
The kickoff goes to the DAL1, returned 23 yards by Turpin to the DAL 24.
Dak connects with Lamb to the DAl 37 for 13 and a first down.
Pollard runs off left tackle for six, then carries up the middle for two. On 3rd and 2 from the DAL 45, Dak scrambles for no gain. PENALTY on GB-K.Clark, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 45 - No Play.
Dak passes incomplete for Ferguson, then Dak connects with Lamb for four. On 3rd and 6, Dak hits Lamb again for nine and a first down.
Pollard carries up the middle for six, then Dak hits Lamb for five more and a first down.
Dak carries up the middle for no gain, then Dak passes incomplete. On 3rd and 10, Dak throws incomplete.
FIELD GOAL COWBOYS: Aubrey is good from 34 for a 27-10 Packers lead with 9:31 left in the third quarter.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jones runs off right end for eight, then Jones gets four for a first down.
Love passes deep down the field to Doubs for a gain of 46 to the DAL 17.
Jones carries for eight.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 2nd and 2 from the DAL 9, Jones carries up the middle untouched for a 34-10 lead over the Cowboys with 6:38 left in the third quarter.
The kickoff goes to the DAL 3, returned 28 yards by Turpin to the DAL 31.
Dak connects with Pollard across the middle for eight. GB-I.McDuffie was injured during the play.
Dak completes to Lamb for two and a first down.
Dak passes deep to Gallup for 42 yards to the GB 35.
Dak connects to Cooks for six. GB-J.Alexander was injured during the play.
Pollard runs up the middle for five and a first down.
Dowdle carries off right tackle for nine, then Dak passes incomplete to Dowdle in the right flat. On 3rd and 1 from the GB 15, Pollard carries for two and a first down.
Dak passes incomplete in the end zone to Pollard, then passes incomplete to Dowdle. PENALTY on GB-P.Smith, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at GB 13 - No Play.
Dak scrambles for six to the GB 2 for a first down.
Dak passes incomplete to Lamb in the end zone. PENALTY on GB-K.Enagbare, Defensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced at GB 2 - No Play. Penalty on GB-C.Valentine, Defensive Holding, declined.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: On 1st and Goal from the GB 1, Pollard rushes up the middle for the score, the extra point is no good for a 34-16 Packers lead with 3:03 left in the third quarter.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jones carries off left guard for 10.
Jones carries off right tackle for 27.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 1st and 10 from the DAL 38, Love throws deep to Musgrave who was uncovered for the touchdown and a 41-16 lead over the Cowboys. with 1: 27 left in the third quarter.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Dak hits Ferguson for 11.
Dak completes to Pollard for five, then connects to Pollard again for no gain. On 3rd and 5, Dak throws incomplete to Pollard. On 4th and 5, Dak passes incomplete. TURNOVER ON DOWNS.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Packers 48, Cowboys 32
Jones carries off left end for 19.
Wilson carries for four to the DAL 17, then Wilson carries again for five. On 3rd and 1 from the DAL 12, Wilson carries for one and a first down.
Love passes incomplete to Reed, then Wilson runs off left tackle for seven. On 3rd and 3 from the DAL 4, Wilson runs up the middle for one.
TOUCHDOWN PACKERS: On 4th and 2 from the DAL 3, Love finds Doubs in the end zone uncovered for a 48-16 lead over the Cowboys with 10:23 left in the Cowboys' season.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Dak passes to Ferguson for 12, then Dak passes short to Pollard for four. On 2nd and 6, Dak passes to Lamb for 12 and a first down.
Dak passes to Cooks for nine, then Dak finds. Pollard for eight and a first down.
Dak passes short left to Gallup for seven, then Dak finds Gallup again for 10.
Dak connects with Dowdle for 10.
Dak scrambles off right end for one, then Dak is sacked for a loss of five.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: On 3rd and Goal from the GB 7, Dak finds Ferguson in the end zone. The two-point conversion is good for a 48-24 Packers lead. with 5:54 left in the Dallas season.
The onside kick is unsuccessful, recovered by the Packers at the 50.
PENALTY on GB-R.Newman, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
Taylor carries for three.
DAL TIMEOUT #1 at 5:46
Taylor carries for two.
DAL TIMEOUT #2 at 5:41
Taylor carries off left guard for one.
The punt goes 40 yards to the DAL 9.
Dak scrambles off right end for 11.
Dak passes deep to Lamb for 47 to the GB 33.
Pollard runs up the middle for five. PENALTY on GB-T.Slaton, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at GB 28.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: On 1st and 10 from the GB 14, Dak finds Ferguson in the end zone for a 48-32 Packers lead after the successful two-point conversion with 3:25 left in the game.
The onside kick is unsuccessful as the Packers recover at the DAL 44.
Jones carries for one.
DAL TIMEOUT #3 at 3:18
Jones carries up the middle for two.
GB TIMEOUT #3 at 2:33
Love passes incomplete to Kraft on 3rd and 7. The punt goes 33 yards to the DAL 8.
Dak passes incomplete to Lamb deep down the middle, then Dak hits Cooks for 18.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
Dak connects with Ferguson for 11.
Dak completes to Ferguson for seven, then Dak throws incomplete to Lamb. On 3rd and 3, Dak finds Cooks for eight and a first down.
Dak throws to Gallup complete for 19 to the GB 29.
Dak throws incomplete to Lamb in the end zone, then Dak finds Schoonmaker for seven. On 3rd and 3, Dak is sacked for a loss of five. On 4th and 8, Dak passes incomplete to Lamb in the end zone. TURNOVER ON DOWNS.
Love kneels to end the game.
END OF GAME - END OF COWBOYS' SEASON
