The Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl aspirations vanished into thin air Sunday as they suffered a shocking 48-32 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in the NFL wild-card round. Despite throwing for 400 yards and three touchdowns, quarterback Dak Prescott’s two first-half interceptions, including a pick-six, doomed the Cowboys from the start.
Prescott, known for his blunt honesty, pulled no punches in his post-game assessment. “I sucked tonight,” he told reporters, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, setting the tone for a somber post-mortem.
The loss is a bitter pill to swallow for a team that seemed poised for a deep playoff run. Having clinched the NFC East and the conference’s No. 2 seed, the Cowboys entered the postseason with a swagger. But their impressive regular-season record came crashing down against the Packers, extending their frustrating streak of 13 consecutive playoff appearances without reaching the conference championship.
Prescott, shouldering the weight of the team’s performance, admitted to being “shocked” by the defeat. The Cowboys were heavy favorites at AT&T Stadium, their home where they had not lost a single game all season. Their last home defeat came way back on September 11, 2022.
This year’s home-field advantage in the wild-card round turned into a cruel stage for another disappointing playoff exit, leaving Cowboys fans, and indeed the entire team, reeling from the unexpected turn of events.
Key Takeaways:
- Packers upset Cowboys 48-32 in NFL wild-card round.
- Dak Prescott throws for 400 yards but struggles with interceptions.
- Cowboys lose after 14-0 home record, extending playoff disappointment.
- Prescott takes blame, calls his performance “shocking.”
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