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Cowboys rookie report: Packers game exposed some deficiencies

Dallas fell to 2–4 with Sunday’s 23–13 loss at Green Bay. Four rookies played on defense and coverage remained a problem, while the rookie defensive linemen struggled to disrupt Jordan Love. Here is how each rookie fared this week, listed…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Cowboys rookie report: Packers game exposed some deficiencies
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Poland writes that Cowboys defensive rookies showed key deficiencies during a 23–13 loss to Green Bay.
  • The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23–13, dropping Dallas to a 2–4 record.
  • Safety Caleb Downs logged 12 tackles but allowed six receptions on six targets for 48 yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mike Poland writes that several Dallas Cowboys defensive rookies struggled during the team's 23–13 road loss to the Green Bay Packers. The defeat dropped Dallas to a 2–4 record on the season as the defense struggled with coverage issues and failed to adequately disrupt Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

Poland highlights that safety Caleb Downs allowed six catches on six targets despite recording 12 tackles. Additionally, linebacker Jaishawn Barham allowed 82 receiving yards despite solid run defense, while defensive linemen Malachi Lawrence and LT Overton failed to generate quarterback pressures across their combined pass-rush snaps.

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