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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 19, 2026 03:56 AM ET

Packers hang 50 on Cowboys as Simmons rips Dallas defense

NFC East sits 8-14-2 headed into Monday night

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What happened: On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons said Green Bay carved up Dallas with receivers running open all afternoon. Cousin Sal joined Simmons for the Week 6 recap and called the performance a slog for Dallas from the start. Simmons also faulted a Joey Porter Jr. penalty for extending Green Bay drives.

Why it matters: Simmons said the defeat exposed Dallas construction around splash moves while the defense generated little pressure. Sal said Washington remains in the division race despite its record because no NFC East team has separated.

By the numbers: Green Bay 50 points against Dallas; NFC East combined 8-14-2 entering Washington against San Francisco.

What to watch: Washington faces San Francisco on Monday night with division positioning at stake. Simmons and Sal continue Guess the Lines later in the show.

Sources

  • The Bill Simmons Podcast 
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