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For the second straight week, the Green Bay Packers have had a kick blocked, but that’s just part of the issues they’ve had on special teams.
Not only did Green Bay seemingly play for a tie in overtime, but the Packers twice punted inside Cowboys territory, all decisions that may have prevented Green Bay from winning the game.
The Green Bay Packers got a field goal from Brandon McManus as time expired in overtime to tie the Dallas Cowboys 40-40. Jordan Love threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns which were all caught by Romeo Doubs.
With the expanded slate, each SEC loss carries more weight in College Football Playoff positioning. Starting in 2025, the CFP selection committee will use a new "record strength" metric that emphasizes performance against tough schedules, giving teams extra credit for beating quality opponents while softening the impact of losses to top programs.