Green Bay Packers: Lacy and Starks off and running
By Doug Rogalla
Dec 13, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Robert Turbin (23) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas gets the ball back to start the 2nd half. Packers hold them to a three + out. Packers cannot do anything themselves.
With 10:32 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Dallas gets the ball at their own 20. So what do they do? RUN the ball. Turbin right for 6 yards; McFadden left for 45 yards; Turbin right for 22 yards and Turbin up the middle for a 7 yard touchdown. Four plays for 80 yards in two minutes. It is was way too easy. Everyone is sensing momentum shift. Packers 14 – Cowboys 7.
Packers start to move the ball with Eddie Lacy gaining 22 yards on three runs. But Rodgers is sacked on 3rd down and the Packers are forced to punt. Dallas goes three + out then Packers go three + out. The Packers are forced to punt four times in the 3rd quarter. Neither offense can move the ball.
Next: Can the Packers hang on?