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The Recent History of the Cowboys-Packers “Rivalry”

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid once said, regarding the Boston Celtics, “It’s not a rivalry. They always kick our a**.” You could say that this is a very good illustration of the Cowboys-Packers “rivalry” over the years. Dallas hasn’t beaten…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Recent History of the Cowboys-Packers “Rivalry”
Key Things to Know
  • Mark Heaney argues the Cowboys-Packers series has been completely dominated by Green Bay rather than being a true rivalry.
  • The Dallas Cowboys have not defeated the Green Bay Packers since the 2016 regular season.
  • Green Bay has posted a 10-1-1 record against Dallas in meetings since 2009.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mark Heaney of Inside The Star examines the lopsided series between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers ahead of their matchup. Dallas has not defeated Green Bay since 2016, with the Packers compiling a dominant 10-1-1 record against the Cowboys since 2009.

Heaney highlights notable past meetings, including Matt Flynn's 2011 comeback, the controversial Dez Bryant catch ruling in the 2015 playoffs, and a 40-40 tie the previous year. Heaney argues the history demonstrates Dallas' tendency to crumble rather than rise to the occasion, leading him to doubt a Cowboys victory.

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