What happened: Green Bay rusher Van Ness drew a roughing-the-passer flag for a hit on Dak Prescott in Sunday's game in Green Bay. Dallas trailed 17-7 at the time of the penalty. The call drew immediate criticism as overly strict on the quarterback hit.

Why it matters: The flag mattered because Green Bay had controlled a game that was scoreless at halftime. Dallas entered 0-3 against Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon during his Arizona tenure. A penalty-extended possession gave Dallas a path back into a two-score game.

What to watch: Dallas continues chasing a two-score deficit in the second half. Further rulings on contact with Prescott will shape the closing drives.