When the Green Bay Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in the Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs, they are fully aware that they are the underdogs. But in a prediction that many will find disappointing, the Cowboys are heavy favorites to win.
The ESPN Matchup Predictor indicates that the Packers’ chances of winning the game are merely 26.4%. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are at 73.6 percent.
Fans of the Packers would definitely prefer to see other results as we approach the postseason. Many people have high expectations for Jordan Love to lead the team to a lengthy postseason run, and those expectations only grew after they defeated the Chicago Bears in Week 18 to secure a playoffs spot.
Unfortunately, reality can be harsh for those who support the Packers. Although the Green Bay Packers are undoubtedly one of the season’s greatest feel-good stories, they are still a young club without much postseason experience.
Conversely, they will be going up against a seasoned Cowboys squad, who have made the playoffs three times in a row since Mike McCarthy took over.
The fact that the Green Bay Packers will spend the whole 2023 season playing away from home against the league’s top home team is another factor working against them. The Cowboys have an 8-0 record at AT&T Stadium and have defeated teams like the Detroit Lions.
If Love and the Packers hope to surprise the Cowboys, they will undoubtedly have a difficult task ahead of them.
Nevertheless, odds are ultimately just figures. The Packers are riding a three-game winning streak and come into the game full of confidence, despite the fact that their circumstances are not ideal.
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