The Packers walked away from Sunday night with a 23-13 win over Dak Prescott’s Cowboys and a 4-2 record, but Matt LaFleur wasn’t in the mood to celebrate the margin. Green Bay also walked out with an NFL record in hand, yet the evening came with a scare too, as a Tucker Kraft injury cast a shadow over the victory with a trip to Detroit looming in Week 7.
LaFleur made it clear afterward that the result left him wanting more from his offense.
“We left a lot out there. We had opportunities to put our foot on their throat…Had penalties, drops. We have to play cleaner football,” LaFleur said.
Even with the issues, the Packers didn’t need a full-on rushing showcase to control the game. Pierre Strong Jr. led the ground attack with just 28 yards, part of an offense that leaned on big moments more than steady production on the ground.
Matthew Golden gave Green Bay the kind of spark that can change a game in a hurry. He kept his breakout season rolling by hauling in a huge touchdown early and finishing as the Packers’ receiving yardage leader. Christian Watson added 64 receiving yards, Strong Jr. contributed 39 as a pass-catcher, and Kraft finished with 37 before the injury concern took center stage.
The performance has people wondering if Jordan Love and this offense still have another level in them. That question gets a fresh test next week against a Lions defense that has dealt with injuries and given up big plays.
Green Bay is not rolling over teams right now, but it is winning with enough consistency to stay in the mix. LaFleur’s postgame message reflected that reality: a victory over a notable opponent still wasn’t clean enough for his liking, and the Packers will have another chance to sharpen things in what should be a lively NFC North matchup in Week 7.
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