The Packers had an easy first drive, though the touchdown itself proved to be more challenging than expected.
They covered 69 yards in eight plays, highlighted by Matthew Golden’s impressive 46-yard reception. During this play, both Dontayvion Wicks and Golden ended up in the same spot at the same time. While quarterback Jordan Love may have intended the pass for Wicks, Golden intercepted it and secured the catch. This play advanced the Packers to the Dallas 22-yard line.
Three plays later, on a crucial third-and-5, Love connected with Tucker Kraft for a 16-yard gain, moving the ball down to the 1-yard line. However, the Packers hurried to the line of scrimmage, resulting in a false start penalty on right guard Sean Rhyan.
Despite the setback, running back Josh Jacobs gained 3 yards on the next play, setting up Love’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs. With that, the Packers took an early 7-0 lead.
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