Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 18, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) visit the Green Bay Packers (3-2) on Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Dallas is tied with Philadelphia at 2-3 in the NFC East after losing 24-16 to Tampa Bay, while Green Bay sits alongside Detroit and Chicago at 3-2 in the NFC North following a 31-7 victory over the Bears. The Packers are 1.5-point favorites after opening at -3, with the total increasing from 51.5 to 52.5 points. Win big in this game with our free NFL picks.

Dallas Cowboys Look to Rebound After Tampa Bay Loss

Dallas has alternated wins and losses through five games, defeating Washington 37-20 and Houston 34-30 while losing to the Giants, Ravens, and Buccaneers. The Cowboys average 27.6 points and 351.2 total yards per game. Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,381 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, completing 67.2% of his passes. Dallas averages 269.6 net passing yards per game, and Prescott has taken only six sacks. The Cowboys have scored at least 30 points in three games.

Javonte Williams has rushed for 276 yards and six touchdowns, although Dallas averages just 81.6 rushing yards per game. CeeDee Lamb leads the receivers with 507 yards and four touchdowns, while George Pickens has added 355 yards. Defensively, Dallas allows 27.2 points and 395.4 yards per game, including 227 passing yards. Dee Winters leads with 35 tackles, while Caleb Downs has recorded 33 tackles and three forced fumbles. The Cowboys have registered five sacks without an interception.

Injuries: Drew Shelton (OT, questionable, hamstring); DeMarvion Overshown (LB, questionable, hamstring); Joey Porter Jr. (CB, questionable, illness); Cobie Durant (CB, questionable, hamstring); Tyler Guyton (OT, questionable, back). 

Green Bay Packers Seek Their Third Straight Victory

Green Bay enters Sunday with consecutive victories over Tampa Bay and Chicago. The Packers defeated the Buccaneers 17-14 before beating the Bears 31-7, rebounding from a 35-14 loss to Atlanta. Green Bay averages 20.8 points and 331.4 total yards per game. Jordan Love has thrown for 1,408 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions, completing 60.5% of his passes. The Packers average 271 net passing yards per game, but their running game has struggled, producing just 60.4 yards per contest.

MarShawn Lloyd leads Green Bay with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Kaleb Johnson has added 106 yards. Christian Watson has caught 26 passes for 474 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 18.2 yards per reception. Matthew Golden has contributed 397 receiving yards and two scores. Defensively, Green Bay allows 22.4 points and 308.6 yards per game. Evan Williams leads with 49 tackles, while Xavier McKinney has recorded three interceptions. The Packers have registered 14 sacks and seven interceptions, with Edgerrin Cooper contributing three sacks despite being listed on injured reserve.

Injuries: Jacob Monk (C, questionable, quadriceps); Aaron Banks (G, questionable, toe); Anthony Campbell (DT, questionable, ankle); Micah Parsons (DE, PUP-R, ACL); Javon Hargrave (DT, out, Achilles). 

Key to the Game

Both teams rely heavily on their quarterbacks, with Prescott averaging 276.2 passing yards and Love producing 281.6 per game. Dallas faces a Green Bay defense allowing 181 passing yards per contest, while the Packers face a Cowboys defense surrendering 227 passing yards. Green Bay has forced seven interceptions, compared with none for Dallas. The Cowboys have the stronger scoring average, but their defense has allowed 27.2 points per game. Green Bay's pass rush and ability to create turnovers will be important against Prescott and the Dallas receiving group.

Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Game Pick

• Green Bay Packers -1.5 (-102)

Green Bay enters Sunday with consecutive victories, including a 31-7 win over Chicago. The Packers allow 22.4 points per game and have recorded 14 sacks and seven interceptions. Dallas has struggled defensively, surrendering 27.2 points and 395.4 yards per contest. Love has thrown 10 touchdowns, while Watson has caught six scoring passes. Green Bay also benefits from playing at Lambeau Field, where the Packers recently dominated Chicago. Dallas has enough passing production to remain competitive, but Green Bay's defense provides the difference in a Packers victory.

Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Over/Under Pick

• Over 52.5 (-115)

Dallas averages 27.6 points per game and has scored at least 30 points in three of its five contests. The Cowboys also allow 27.2 points per game, creating opportunities for opposing offenses. Green Bay has a productive passing attack behind Love, who has thrown 10 touchdowns through five games. Watson has six touchdown catches, while Dallas has allowed 395.4 yards per contest. Prescott and Lamb provide additional scoring threats against Green Bay's defense. Both quarterbacks produce enough passing offense to push the combined score over 52.5 points.