{"id":468799,"date":"2026-10-17T12:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/468799\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T12:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:48:42","slug":"4-dallas-cowboys-facing-make-or-break-game-in-week-6-vs-green-bay-packers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/468799\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Dallas Cowboys Facing Make-or-Break Game in Week 6 vs. Green Bay Packers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9u\">Change is afoot for the Dallas Cowboys going into their Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9z\">During the week, head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed there <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/brian-schottenheimer-promises-changes-coming-dallas-cowboys-nfl-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">would be some &#8220;roster adjustments&#8221;<\/a> following the embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a4\">&#8220;I\u2019m not going to get to a bunch of them. Obviously, there\u2019s a competitive advantage. But there\u2019ll be some roster adjustments you guys will see. Some will be more noticeable than others, and some will be subtle as you look at it,&#8221; Schottenheimer said, per <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tommy_yarrish\/status\/2109764498839986674\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a9\">With the Cowboys looking for solutions to fix their issues on the defensive side of the ball, players who have been struggling this season are on the chopping block more now than ever. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ae\">On the flip side, changes might lead to increased opportunity for other players and they must make the most of it or else their opportunity may not last long.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aj\">Here&#8217;s four Cowboys who land in either one of those categories.<\/p>\n<p>DaRon Bland<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m54sfrf5b5skn2g8a3.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"b0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) attempts to make an interception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) at AT&amp;T Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b6\">Bland is a weekly staple on this list and that isn&#8217;t changing after his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/dallas-cowboys-week-5-stock-report-malachi-lawrence-rising-daron-bland-falling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">horrific performance against<\/a> the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We keep hoping Dallas will make a change with Bland struggling as badly as he is, yet that hasn&#8217;t happened yet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bb\">But with the Cowboys having strong desire for change this week after the Week 5 debacle, perhaps we see Bland&#8217;s snaps decreased in Week 6. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bg\">If not, another poor performance may finally lead to Bland seeing his role reduced the following week, especially if Cobie Durant finally makes it back from injury.<\/p>\n<p>Shavon Revel<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m54ske6sfvnd8gnk33.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"bx\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (28) during the game at Maracana Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c3\">Ameer Speed and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/cowboys-injury-report-rules-out-starting-cornerback-for-packers-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joey Porter Jr. are questionable<\/a>, and Durant is out once again, so Revel could see a bigger workload against the Packers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"c8\">It&#8217;s very clear the Cowboys are as open to change as ever and if Revel can play at a high level with whatever snaps he&#8217;s given, a more robust role could be coming his way.<\/p>\n<p>Malachi Lawrence<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m54snwwkqpd0csk7gc.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Malachi Lawrence.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Malachi Lawrence.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"cp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker Malachi Lawrence (57) rushes the line during the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"cv\">Lawrence played his best game as a pro in Week 5 and was one of the very few bright spots on the team. The rookie notched his first sack and had two pressures in total.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d0\">Schottenheimer stated Lawrence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/dallas-cowboys-plan-malachi-lawrence-plan-make-von-miller-irrelevant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">should see more playing time<\/a> this week versus the Packers as a result of last week&#8217;s showing. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"d5\">&#8220;He&#8217;s played very well. I think he&#8217;s starting to show the flash and the acceleration and the ability to rush the passer that we knew we were getting when we drafted him. I think he had a very good game against Tampa Bay, and you&#8217;ll see him get more opportunities,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickHarrisFWST\/status\/2110436584927760541\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Schottenheimer said of Lawrence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"da\">If he steps up to help Dallas&#8217; struggling pass-rush, Lawrence will remain in a bigger role. If he doesn&#8217;t, it might be back to his old one, which was already fairly sizeable.<\/p>\n<p>Von Miller<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m54sqkzn7mc0d6z964.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Von Miller.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Von Miller.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"dr\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Von Miller (40) on the sideline during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"dx\">Miller has been a total disappointment, but at least he has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/von-miller-takes-accountability-disappointing-start-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">taken accountability for that<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"e2\">&#8220;It&#8217;s time for me to get rolling, too,&#8221; Miller said. &#8220;I would like to point the finger at myself. If I get two plays, I need to find a way to make an impact on those two plays. If I get 10 (plays), I definitely should be able to have an impact on 10 plays.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"e7\">&#8220;And don&#8217;t let me get 15 and 20 plays. I have to be able to do something. And this Sunday, I&#8217;m just pointing the finger at myself. I have to make an impact with the type of burn that I&#8217;m able to get.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ec\">Last season, Miller notched his first sack with the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. 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