National Football League

Defense spurs Packers past Cowboys

Published Nov. 16, 2009 9:26 a.m. ET

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Charles Woodson wouldn't let the Green Bay Packers' season slip away.

The veteran cornerback forced two fumbles and picked off a pass by Tony Romo on the goal line as Green Bay's defense finally played up to its potential against a big-time opponent, beating the Dallas Cowboys 17-7 on Sunday.

It wasn't a pretty win for the Packers (5-4), but it might have saved their season after back-to-back demoralizing losses.