Packers, Cowboys battle to 40-40 tie, NFL’s first since 2022By Canadian Press on September 28, 2025. Mariota answered with a pretty 24-yard touchdown pass to Samuel on fourth down, plus a 2-point pass to Zach Ertz to cut the lead to 31-24. Maye put New England in front 14-6 in the opening seconds of the second quarter when he scored on a designed quarterback run. He also threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Theo Johnson. But Armstead broke through on the second play of the ensuing drive and knocked the ball loose from Purdy.