Cowboys vs. Packers: Why this is more than just another game

GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 11: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a catch over Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Initially ruled a catch, the call was reversed upon review. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /

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History doesn’t look good

Over the past eight games against the Packers, Dallas has only won once. Against quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Dallas is 3-6, with one win being in Rodgers’ first season as a starter and another where Rodgers subbed in for quarterback Brett Favre. That is a very underwhelming record.

The Packers were able to put up 25+ points in six of the games Rodgers played in. I would consider the Cowboys defense much better this year in comparison to the previous games played against Rodgers, so the point total should be lower this time around.

NFC East standings

As of right now, Dallas remains the top seed at 3-1. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants are 2-2, with the Washington Redskins in last at 0-4.

A loss on Sunday for the Cowboys means that both the Eagles and the Giants can tie Dallas for the lead. This is more of a problem when it comes to the Eagles, but still not something that the Cowboys want to worry about.

The larger the lead the Cowboys have in the division, the better. It’s better to avoid the pressure of trying to make the playoffs at the end of the season. That’s both for the team and for the fans.

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