The Dallas Cowboys are returning home to take on the Green Bay Packers in Sunday Night Football. This will mark the official homecoming of Packers Edge Micah Parsons as he returns to Arlington to compete against the Cowboys. Here are three key strategies the Cowboys must implement to have a shot at defeating the Packers.

1. Get the ball out to Javonte Williams

Last week, Williams ran 10 times for 76 yards — averaging almost 8 yards per carry — and looked every bit like the bruising back we saw before his ACL injury in 2022. He’s currently seventh in the league in rushing yards and third in touchdowns. This is a guy who's clearly on a resurgence. His power and physicality are back, and he's running like he never missed a step. That’s exactly why the Cowboys need to feed him the ball early and often — especially against a Packers D-line that can be worn down. Pair him with Miles Sanders, who brings that shiftiness and quickness in the flats, and you've got a legit one-two punch that can keep the defense guessing and the chains moving.

2. The Cowboys' defense needs to execute

As fans, it's easy to point fingers at the coaches when mistakes pile up — but the players share responsibility too. We've seen lapses in execution and effort on the field. That said, Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus and the defensive staff also need to be held accountable for personnel decisions.

A prime example: safeties Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson have struggled in coverage, yet no real adjustments have been made. Instead of continuing to roll with what's not working, why not give Juanyeh Thomas and Marques Bell more snaps? Both have proven to be effective in run support, show physicality and have fluid change-of-direction skills.

The return of cornerback DaRon Bland after a foot injury will be a huge boost to the secondary, and the emergence of Reddy Steward in the nickel spot has been a pleasant surprise. Up front, the interior duo of Osa Odighizuwa and Kenny Clark is doing a solid job setting the tone in the trenches.

If this team can execute and Eberflus is willing to make the necessary adjustments especially when it comes to putting players in the right situations, they should be just fine.

3. Contain Micah Parsons

We already know Parsons is going to try to show out against the Cowboys. So, here’s how they can contain him. Running 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 TEs, 2 WRs) is key. Getting tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford involved as a chip blocker can help slow Parsons down on the edge — especially on run plays. He can help push Parsons off his spot and buy Prescott just enough time to get the ball out quickly and effectively.

Now, notice I said minimize Parsons — not stop him. He’s a perennial game-wrecker, so completely shutting him down isn’t realistic. But what you can do is limit his impact by playing physical, staying disciplined and sticking to a smart game plan. If the Cowboys bring that kind of energy and execution on Sunday, they’ll give themselves a real shot.