Sunday’s NFL wild card playoff slate provided fans with a massive shock as the NFC’s No. 7-seed Green Bay Packers got out to a massive 27-7 first half lead against the 2nd-seed Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys were not supposed to have this kind of struggle. They were supposed to waltz into the divisional round with an easy win. After all, they were 7.5-point favorites for most of the week heading into their tilt – the second-biggest favorites of wild card weekend.
Clearly, the game has not gone to plan so far for the Cowboys and the internet is not letting their fandom live it down.
Another early exit in the NFL playoffs could lead the Cowboys to make changes to their coaching staff. Mike McCarthy losing to his former team by such a large deficit certainly isn’t a good look for the former Super Bowl-winning head coach.
Outside of the Cowboys’ struggles though, the biggest reaction from this game is how Jordan Love has been able to dice up what was a phenomenal Cowboys’ defense during the regular season. The Packers are known for producing high-end quarterbacks throughout their history, and Love might just be their third elite quarterback in a row.
Love isn’t the only Packer to have themselves a day though. Running back Aaron Jones already has three touchdowns on the day. His Wikipedia page has already been updated with his credentials.
The Cowboys managed to claim an NFC East division title after trailing the Eagles for most of the season. Securing the No. 2-seed was supposed to drive them to a deep playoff run.
Even MVP candidate Dak Prescott is not immune from catching strays.
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