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Five takeaways from Packers’ thrilling divisional round victory over Cowboys

By Freddie Boston

Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) celebrates with running back Ty Montgomery (88) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) celebrates with running back Ty Montgomery (88) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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No Jordy? No problem

Remember when Jordy Nelson’s absence was to blame for the Packers’ offensive woes? Those days are long gone, Green Bay rarely missing a beat even without its leading receiver on the field. For much of the game, they made it look easy.

Aaron Rodgers may not have had his go-to pass catcher available, but there was no shortage of targets. Jared Cook led the way with six catches for 106 yards and a touchdown, including his stunning toe-dragging, 32-yard reception that set up Mason Crosby’s game-winning field goal from 51 yards.

Davante Adams survived an injury scare to register 76 yards on five receptions, while last week’s star Randall Cobb added a healthy 62 yards on seven catches. Geronimo Allison, Richard Rodgers and Ty Montgomery all made key plays, the latter racking up 81 all-purpose yards and two rushing touchdowns.

The Packers have now scored 30 or more points in six consecutive games. Make it seven and they might be headed for the Super Bowl.

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