Cowboys return to Lambeau Field to face Packers in important NFC match-up

This could be one of the most important early season games for both the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys sit atop the NFC East with a 4-1 mark, while the Packers are chasing the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. This game could be an important factor when the NFL playoffs roll around. The winner of this game will have the head to head tie-breaker. It is early in the season, but if we fast forward 12 weeks, these teams could both be battling for a playoff spot, or they may be battling for home field advantage. The winner will hold the upper hand come January. 

Rookie Dak Prescott has stepped as the starting quarterback after Tony Romo sustained another injury. Not only has he held the ship together, he has caused fans and media to ask the question 'who will start when Tony Romo is 100% and ready to play?" The old addage is that you ride the hot hand, and right now Prescott has done enough to vault the Cowboys into first place. He has been helped with the addition of Ezekiel Elliott, and a mamouth offensive line. The 155.2 rushing yards per game ranks first in the NFL, but the Packers defense is only allowing 42.8 yards per game. 

If you rely on stats and numbers then the Packers offense is terrible and the Cowboys defense is good. The Cowboys only allow 18 points per game, but you have to factor in games against the Bears and 49ers. The Packers have not put together a 60 minute offensive game, but have shown signs offensively. In the win over the Giants, the offensive line dominated from start to finish and that could once again be a key to victory. The Cowboys are tied for 17th in sacks with 10 while the Green Bay Packers rank 5th with 14. To get a complete breakdown of both teams statistically visit sporting charts