Packers vs. Cowboys NFL Week 5: Top rookies to watch
By Joel Deering
Which rookie players will make the biggest impacts on the outcome of an important Packers vs. Cowboys game in NFL Week 5?
NFL Week 5 features a lot of exciting games, but there may not be any more exciting than the Green Bay Packers vs. the Dallas Cowboys.
This matchup features two 3-1 teams who are considered some of the best in the NFC. In a game against one of the NFC’s best, it’s important to earn a victory, as it gives the winner an advantage when the playoff race gets tight. An advantage in the playoff race isn’t the only reason this game is exciting, though. Both teams currently lead their divisions. However, that may not be the case for long for whoever loses this game.
The Dallas Cowboys are currently leading the NFC East, but both the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants are one game behind with a record of 2-2. With a Cowboys loss and a win for the Eagles or Giants, there will be a tie for the division lead.
Green Bay currently leads the NFC North, although the Bears also have a record of 3-1. Green Bay holds a tiebreaker over Chicago right now because of their victory against the Bears in Week 1, but a loss by the Packers would put Chicago on top if they can beat the Raiders. Don’t forget about the 2-1-1 Lions or the 2-2 Vikings, who are both still very much in the division race.
Both teams need this win. In order to get that win, they’ll need some of their top rookies to step up, especially in the absence of some of their key players. Which rookies should we keep an eye on during the Packers vs. Cowboys NFL Week 5 matchup?