The box score often fails to tell the full story of a game, but that doesn’t mean the numbers are useless. In Week 4, the Dallas Cowboys stats could tell us the difference between a 1-3 start or a major upset over Green Bay.
Micah Parsons and the Packers rolled into Cleveland last Sunday as big-time favorites, only to lose after a fourth-quarter collapse. When we look at the statistics, we can see as clear as day how the Browns pulled it off.
The Dawg Pound’s defense sacked Jordan Love five times, held him to just 183 yards passing on nearly 30 attempts, and, more importantly, forced an end-of-game interception that tied the turnover battle.
Grant Delpit picks off Love! @Browns
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— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2025
They also held All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs to 1.9 yards per carry. That is as good as you will ever see in the NFL.
Green Bay stayed in the game because of the defensive nature of the game, as they held the Browns to just 13 points themselves.
As we look forward to tonight’s matchup, Dallas’s ability to replicate these facts and figures will determine whether they succeed in this crucial game. With that in mind, let’s look at the four Cowboys stats to watch for against the Pack.
1. Javonte Williams Needs His First 100-Yard Game
Through three games, free agent signee Javonte Williams has been nothing short of a revelation for the Dallas Cowboys offense.
The former Denver Bronco has bounced back after having multiple seasons of struggle and looks fantastic in the blue and silver. He’s averaging over five yards per carry and is in the NFL’s top ten for rushing yards.
His best game, a 97-yard performance against the Giants, was Dallas’s sole win of this young season. If we go back to Cleveland—Green Bay, Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins put up a critical 96-yard performance.
Dallas, and Williams in particular, must replicate that kind of showing to win today. He needs his first 100-yard game as a Cowboy.
2. Sacks, Sacks, & More Sacks If Dallas Wants To Win
When the Parsons trade became official, fans collectively braced for impact when it came to the Cowboys’ pass rush. We knew it was all but certain to fall off.
It has. They hold one of the lowest sack totals in football, with only Kenny Clark, James Houston, and Marshawn Kneeland having registered a full sack. Oh, and I should mention that all three of them only have one sack each.
For Cleveland, it’s the complete opposite. They are sacking quarterbacks at will, and it’s what put them in a position to win over Green Bay.
Myles Garrett got this sack even though he wasn't near Jordan Love.
You have 7 to block 4, but 3 guys are taking Garrett and you get whooped on the other side.
They were SO scared of Garrett. Played/coached scared. pic.twitter.com/xesBOOUPKl
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) September 22, 2025
If the Cowboys stats show yet another weak pass-rush performance, you can bank on a Packers win. They have to put pressure on Love, force sacks, and eat up yardage losses, especially with starting right tackle Zach Tom out.
3. Make Jordan Love Uncomfortable, Reap The Turnover Benefit
Over the course of his career, Love has been inconsistent when it comes to turning the ball over. He’s had stretches where you can’t force a turnover on him to save your life, and he’s also had them come in bunches.
As I mentioned, he threw a critical late-game interception last week that gave Cleveland a shot, and Dallas needs to do the same this week.
Jordan Love needs to be forced into uncomfortable waters; if he is, a key turnover is likely to come with it. The problem is that has been a major problem for the Cowboys’ defense to this point in the season.
Donovan Wilson has the only interception for Dallas so far, and the cornerback room is as weak as can be.
It will take a lot, but if they can manage to come up big, and have these other Cowboys stats fall their way, we could be in store for a losing-streak-snapping performance by Dallas in Week 4.
