Packers and Cowboys Battle to a Thrilling 40-40 Tie in Sunday Night Football Showdown
In a Sunday Night Football matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats at the AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025, the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys played to an electrifying 40-40 tie after an intense 70 minutes of action. Neither team emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish that showcased explosive offenses, timely defensive plays, and clutch kicking.
The game was highlighted by Brandon McManus, the Packers’ kicker, who proved heroic in the closing moments of regulation and overtime. With the clock winding down and the Packers trailing by three, McManus nailed a daunting 53-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. Then, after a tense overtime period in which neither team could break the deadlock, McManus drilled a 34-yard field goal that secured the rare tie result.
Despite the tie, both teams had plenty of reasons to feel both satisfaction and frustration. The Packers held a 2-1-1 record after the tie, while the Cowboys dropped to 1-2-1. Green Bay’s offense amassed an impressive 436 total yards, surpassing the Cowboys’ production but ultimately unable to clinch the win. The second half alone featured a thrilling see-saw battle, with the lead changing hands six different times, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the contest.
Micah Parsons made his much-anticipated return to Dallas’ defensive front but fell short of expectations in terms of impact. He did, however, provide a key sack on Packers quarterback Jordan Love in overtime when the Cowboys were threatening inside the 5-yard line. Parsons tallied three tackles and had three quarterback hits during the contest.
The overtime period was particularly hard-fought. After winning the coin toss, the Packers elected to kick off, setting the stage for a defensive stand and a final McManus field goal. Unfortunately for Green Bay, a mismanaged clock late in the game prevented them from getting closer than the Dallas 16-yard line, where an incomplete pass with just one second left dashed hopes of a last-second touchdown.
Historically, the Packers have dominated at AT&T Stadium, including a memorable victory in Super Bowl XLV. But this game marked only the second tie in NFL games this season and left fans and players grappling with the rarity and anticlimactic nature of the outcome. Neither Jerry Jones, owner of the Cowboys, nor the Packers, could have left completely satisfied, as both squads fought valiantly but shared the spoils after an exciting, high-scoring contest.
The 40-40 scoreline marks one of the highest scoring ties in NFL history and highlighted the fierce competitiveness of both teams early in the 2025 NFL season.
Fans and analysts alike will be dissecting this game for weeks to come, especially given the dramatic swings in momentum and the outstanding performances by key players on both teams.