Jan 11, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is unable to catch a pass against Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) in the fourth quarter in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

10 years ago today, January 11, 2015, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played a hard-fought game in the NFC Divisional Round. Of course, the Packers won that game 26-21 to advance to the NFC Championship, which they lost to the Seattle Seahawks in heartbreaking fashion.

The Divisional Round, though, was one of the best postseason wins of the Aaron Rodgers era. Halfway through the third quarter, the Cowboys scored a touchdown and had a 21-13 lead. Green Bay responded on their next possession, which resulted in a 46-yard touchdown thrown by Rodgers to wide receiver Davante Adams.

The Packers held Dallas to a punt on the ensuing drive, and took over in the fourth quarter on their own 20-yard line. Rodgers and the offense marched down the field on eight consecutive passing plays, culminating in a 13-yard touchdown reception by tight end Richard Rodgers, putting Green Bay up 26-21. They did not convert their two point attempt, giving the Cowboys the ball back with 9:10 left in the game.

Dez Bryant’s Infamous Drop Against the Green Bay Packers

What happened on Dallas’ next possession is something that has and probably will be debated for years and years to come. Down five with nine minutes to go, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo marched his team down the field and looked like they could potentially take the lead.

However, the Packers defense stopped them on the 32-yard line of Green Bay, bringing up a fourth-and-two. Instead of running a short passing play or designed run to convert, Romo lofted a passes to wide receiver Dez Bryant down the sideline.

Bryant, covered by Sam Shields, appeared to catch the pass. Indeed, it was ruled a completion on the field. But then Packers head coach Mike McCarthy challenged the ruling, and upon review, the pass was ruled incomplete and a Cowboys turnover on downs.

Now, a decade later, people on social media are still arguing about the call.

Green Bay Packers Legend Clay Matthews Responds to Question Regarding the Dez Bryant Drop

One of the best players on that 2014 Green Bay defense was six-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Clay Matthews. A recent inductee to the Packers Hall of Fame, the Super Bowl XLV Champion is a franchise icon.

When Fox Sports posted a video of the play with the question, “Did Dez catch it?” Matthews had a simple two-word response:

HELL NO!! 😂😂 https://t.co/hFxJJxwl41

— Clay Matthews III (@ClayMatthews52) January 11, 2025

The NFL, of course, agreed at the time since the play was reversed.