Cowboys 30-44 Lions, summary: score, stats, highlights | NFL Week 14
Detroit dominated on both sides, with Goff sharp, the run game punishing, and a late defensive stand sealing a crucial win in the NFC playoff chase.
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Lions keep playoff hopes alive with 44–30 win over Cowboys
The DetroitLions delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, rolling past the Dallas Cowboys 44–30 in a game that showcased both resilience and balance on both sides of the ball.
Jared Goff turned in one of his sharpest efforts of the year, throwing for 309 yards and a touchdown while distributing the ball efficiently to eight different receivers. Despite entering the night as a game-time decision with a lingering ankle sprain, Amon-Ra St. Brown suited up and made his presence known early, his timing and chemistry with Goff helped extend multiple drives, including a pivotal 37-yard catch that set up Detroit’s late touchdown to put the game out of reach.
Detroit’s ground attack once again played a starring role. Jahmyr Gibbs continued his late-season tear, flashing elite acceleration on his way to multiple rushing scores, while David Montgomery handled the bruising work to keep the Cowboys’ front seven off balance. The Lions finished the night with four rushing touchdowns, leaning on an offensive line that controlled the trenches even with key injuries at guard.
Defensively, Detroit tightened as the game wore on. Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards, but much of it came while trying to keep pace with the Lions’ offensive efficiency. Detroit’s pass rush found its groove in the second half, registering three sacks and generating consistent pressure that stalled several Dallas drives. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Lions forced a crucial interception on a deep shot, killing the Cowboys’ best chance at a rally.
With the victory, Detroit improves to 8–5 and stays firmly in the NFC Wild-Card race, carrying momentum into the final month of the season. The Cowboys, meanwhile, fall to 6–6-1 and face long postseason odds after failing to keep pace with a surging Lions team.
Lions defeat Cowboys
And that'll do it. Cowboys put up a fight, but it was too little too late. Lions win it 44-30 in Detroit.
Lions take over at their own 14 and that's game over for Dallas as the Lions run out the clock in victory formation
Prescott pass INTERCEPTED by Reed, knocked out of Flournoy's hands and into Reed's
Dallas takes second timeout
Prescott SACKED by Muhammed for his third on the night - loss of 6 yards, 2nd and 16
Prescott pass complete to Ferguson and this time, the refs make the right call - Holding on Anzelone - declined, 1st down at the 23
Prescott pass to Turpin caught for 21yards - 1st down at the Lions 38
Flournoy was ruled down short of the 1st down, but it was under review and overturned - 1st down Dallas
Prescott pass complete to Flournoy for 10yards - 1st down
Prescott pass incomplete to Ferguson - 4th and 10
TWO-MiNUTE WARNING
Two minutes to go...
Prescott makes two incomplete passes in a row - to Pickens and Mingo, 3rd and 10
Bates kicks to the Cowboys 5 and Turpin returns it to the 31
Gibbs TD #3!
The Lions weren't supposed to have St. Brown tonight, but by some miracle, he was healthy. And he's made a huge difference in this game. He gained 37 yards to put the Lions in Cowboys territory and Gibbsmade the 13-yard touchdown run, his third score of the night. Bates' PAT was good and the Lions lead by plenty with just 2:19 to go in the game.
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!
Cowboys challenged the play, saying St. Brown was down out of bounds, but the ruling was upheld and Cowboys lose a timeout
Goff pass CAUGHT by St. Brown and he gains 37YARDS - 1st down at the Cowboys 13
Gibbs gains a yard - 2nd and 9
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 7 and Kennedy makes a big return 42 yards to the 49
Because of the Pass Interference call on Ferguson, the Cowboys were forced to kick a field goal at 4th and 3. Coach Brian Schottenheimer is not happy about it, discussing with refs on the sideline. But there's no changing it now. Aubrey made the 29-field goal and with just 3:42 left to play, the Cowboys trail the Lions by 7. They have all their timeouts.
COWBOYS FIELD GOAL!
I mean...come on
Lions' Branch was injured on the previous play
Prescott pass incomplete to Ferguson in the end zone
Pass Interference on Cowboys' Ferguson, declined - 4th and 3
TERRIBLE call
Lions take first timeout
Prescott pass incomplete out of bounds - 3rd and 3
Prescott to Pickens for 7 yards - 2nd and 3 at the 11
Prescott pass caught by Flournoy for 10 yards - 1st down
Prescott pass incomplete to Schoonmaker. - 3rd and 8
Williams gains 2 - 2nd and 8
Prescott pass caught by Schoonmaker for 12yards - 1st down at the Lions 30
Prescott escapes a sack, scrambles for a yard before Hutchinson takes him down - 2nd and 9
Williams gains 5 - 1st down
Prescott pass to Pickens caught for 8 - 2nd and 2
Prescott pass caught by Flournoy for 20 yards - 1st down
Presott SACKED by Muhammed for a loss of 9 yards - 2nd and 19
Lions' Vaki was injured on the previous play
Bates kicked to the Cowboys 7 and Turpin returned it 26 yards to the 33
Gibbs TD!
The Lions get downfield fast on a 33-yard catch and run by Williams. Gibbs made the 10-yard run into the end zone for the touchdown and Bates' PAT was good to bring the game back to a 10-point lead by Detroit with 7:17 left to play.
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!
Gibbs gains 3 - 2nd and 7 at the Cowboys 10
Goff pass complete to Williams for a huge gain of 33 yards
Cowboys' Houston is called for Roughing the Passer - 13 yards, 1st down at the 13
12
Gibbs swallowed up again after 2 - 3rd and 6
Gibbs gains 2 - 2nd and 8
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 3 and Kennedy returns it 38 yards to the 41
Prescott---Ferguson for the 2-point conversion
Flournoy TD!
Prescott passed deep to Flournoy and he made the catch and was wide open, took off into the end zone for a 46-yard TD. They went for 2 and Prescott made the pass to Ferguson for a successful 2-point conversion. It's now a 3-point game with 9:52 left to play.
COWBOYS TWO-POINT CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL!
Cowboys going for 2...
COWBOYS TOUCHDOWN!
Prescott pass caught by Flournoy for 5 yards - 2nd and 5
Williams takes the ball up the middle and breaks through for a gain of 11yards - 1st down
Prescott scrambles for 12 yards - 1st down
Bates kicks to the Cowboys 3 and Turpin returns it to the 30
The Cowboys were able to keep the Lions out of the end zone, but they were able to get the 46-yard field goal by Bates to make it a two-score game again with 11:50 to go in the final quarter.
LIONS FIELD GOAL!
Williams takes it and gains 4, taken down by Bland and Overshown - 4th and 9
Goff pass complete to St. Brown for 9 yards - 3rd and 13
Gibbs slips and loses 2 yards - 2nd and 22
Goff pass deep to TeSlaa is caught out of bounds of the end zone, and Lions' Ratledge is called for Offsides - 10 yards, 1st and 20
Montgomery gains 8 - 1st down and then some
Goff pass caught by Montgomery and he gains 13. Cowboys' Odighizuwa is called for Offsides, declined - 2nd and 2
False Start on Lions' Frazier - 1st and 15
END THIRD QUARTER
The Cowboys are still in the game, but they're going to need to step it up and stop settling for field goals if they want to win it. Down 27-19, the Cowboys defense is on the field trying to stop the Lions from extending their lead to start the fourth quarter. Detroit has the ball at the Cowboys 45 on 1st and 10.
Montgomery picks up 2 for the 1st down
Goff makes the pass under pressure and Williams makes the catch for 13 yards - 2nd and 2
Goff pass incomplete, but Lions are called for IllegalFormation - 5 yards, 1st and 15
Montgomery takes it again for a pickup of 4 - 1st down
Montgomery powers through for a gain of 9 yards - 2nd and 1
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 3 and Saylors returns it to the 32
Aubrey makes these look so easy
The Cowboys are shooting themselves in the foot with penalties and now they're without their top receiver for the rest of the game. They settled on a field goal and Aubrey made the perfect kick from 63 yards to make it an 8-point game with 2:49 to go in the 3rd quarter.
COWBOYS FIELD GOAL!
Prescott pass to Pickens is incomplete, knocked down by Reed - 4th and 19
Prescott pass caught by Flournoy and he picks up 23 yards, but there's a PassInterference on Dallas' Pickens puts them back another 10 - 3rd and 19
Prescott pass caught by Ferguson for 10 yards - 3rd and 9
Prescott pass to Turpin is incomplete - 3rd and 9
Holding on Cowboys' Thomas, 10 yards - 2nd and 19
Davis gains just a yard - 2nd and 9
Prescott pass CAUGHT by Flournoy for 18 yards - 1st down at the Lions 36
Williams gains 4 - 2nd and 6
Bates' 52-yard field goal attempt is BLOCKED by Williams - Cowboys will take over at their own 34
Goff pass incomplete to St. Brown - 4th and 5
Williams and St. Brown were in the same spot there, something went wrong
Goff to Gibbs good for 4 yards - 3rd and 5
Gibbs gains a yard, stopped by Bell - 2nd and 9
Goff pass CAUGHT by Williams for 16yards - 1st down at Cowboys 39
Direct snap to Cunningham and he gains just a yard, taken down by Revel and Ezeiruaku - 2nd and 9
Goff pass caught by Gibbs and he spins to break the tackle and get the 1st down
Goff pass to Williams caught for 7 yards - 3rd and 8
Gibbs takes the ball but Bland takes him down for a loss of 5 - 2nd and 15
Aubreykicks to the Lions 3 and Saylors returns it to the 32
Lamb is OUT for the rest of the game with a concussion
Williams with the TD for Dallas!
The Cowboys finally find the end zone, helped out by a few penalties by Detroit. Pickens made the catch at 4th and 5 to give Dallas the shot at a score and Williams took it into the end zone 1 yard for the score. Aubrey's PAT was good and the Cowboys stay in the game for now, with 10:41 still to go in the 3rd quarter.
CeeDee Lamb was injured during all that though and is questionable to return.
COWBOYS TOUCHDOWN!
Williams gains a yard - 2nd and goal at the 1
Prescott pass CAUGHT by Pickens and he FUMBLES it at the 1, but Cowboys' Smith recovers it just there - 1st and goal at the 2
Cowboys are going for it....
Prescott pass to Flournoy in the end zone falls incomplete - 4th and 5
Prescott pass to Flournoy caught for 5 yards - 3rd and 5
Uh oh...Lamb is slow to get up, holding his wrist...
He's heading off the field
Prescott pass to Lamb in the end zone comes up incomplete - 2nd and 10
Prescott pass to Lamb incomplete and Lions' Reed is called for Holding - 5 yards, 1st down at the 14
Williams breaks through for 11 yards - 1st down
Prescott pass CAUGHT by Lamb for 32yards and Lions are called for Pass Interference (Reed) - declined, 1st down at the Lions 30
Williams gains 3 - 2nd and 7
Bates kicks to the end zone - touchback to Cowboys 35
TeSlaa with the TD
Just 46 seconds into the second half, the Lions defense made an interception (Barnes), took it into Cowboys territory, and made scored. It was rookie TeSlaa who made the 12-yard catch in the end zone for the touchdown and Bates' PAT finalized the play.
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!
Goff to Williams for a gain of 2 - 2nd and 8
Well, that Cowboys possession didn't last long...
Prescott pass INTERCEPTED by Barnes and he takes it 23 yards all the way to the Cowboys 14!
And we're back!
Bateskicked to the Cowboys 5 and Turpin returned it to the 30
HALFTIME
At the end of the first half, Lions kicker Jake Bates made a 47-yard field goal to extend their lead as time ran out.
The Lions have been able to find the end zone twice, while Dallas has been forced to kick three field goals. The Cowboys will get the ball to start the second half.
LIONS FIELD GOAL!
Cowboys take second timeout
Goff pass deep is incomplete - 2nd and 10
Goff pass incomplete to St. Brown, but Cowboys' Revel is called for PassInterference - 1st down at the Cowboys 29
Cowboys take first timeout
Goff pass incomplete - 3rd and 1
Goff pass to St. Brown caught for 9 yards and he gets out of bounds - 2nd and 1 at the Cowboys 43
Goff pass complete to Gibbs for 18yards - 1st down
Goff to St. Brown for 5 yards - 2nd and 5
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 0 and Saylors returns it to the 26
The Cowboys decided not to go for it on 4th and 4 and instead opted to take yet another field goal, Aubrey's third of the night for 55 yards. They cut the deficit, but still trail the Lions with just 50 seconds left in the first half.
COWBOYS FIELD GOAL!
Lions take second timeout
Prescott pass caught by Ferguson for 11yards, short of the first - 4th and 3
Lions take first timeout
Prescott pass caught by Lamb for 10 yards - 3rd and 15
Prescott pass caught by Pickens for 8 yards but there's a Personal Foul (Face Mask) call on Pickens for 15 yards - 2nd and 25
Prescott pass to Lamb is incomplete, out of bounds - 2nd and 10
Prescott pass complete to Turpin for 5 yards - 1st down
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
That winds the clock down to 2 minutes in the first half. That penalty on Ferguson really left the Cowboys screwed here at the end of the first half as they desperately need a score before halftime.
Davis gains 3 - 3rd and 4
Prescott pass deep to Pickens is incomplete, and then there were two fouls on the play on both teams...
Pass Interference on Lions' Reed, which WOULD have put Cowboys at the 5-yard line, but...
Cowboys' Ferguson was called for Illegal Use of Hands
Penalties offset - 2nd and 7 at the Cowboys 49 instead
Williams gains 3 - 2nd and 7
Prescott pass caught by Lamb and he takes off for 21 yards - 1st down at the 46
Williams gains 5 - 2nd and 5
Bates kicked to the Cowboys 8 and Turpin took it 42 yards to the 50 but Cowboys' James was called for Holding - 10 yards, 1st and 10 at the 20 instead
Montgomery 35-yard TD!
After the Cowboys turned the ball over on a fumble, the Lions were able to get into Cowboys' territory despite two penalties setting them back. Led by a 25-yard catch by Williams and finished off by a 35-yard breakaway into the end zone by David Montgomery for the touchdown. Bates' PAT is good and the Lions extend the lead with 4:27 to go in the first half.
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!
Goff pass incomplete towards Williams in the end zone - 2nd and 10
Gof fpass deep is CAUGHT by Williams for a huge gain of 25yards - 1st down at the Cowboys 35
Goff pass caught by TeSlaa for 8 yards - 2nd and 17
False Start on Lions' Ratledge - 5 yards, 1st and 25
Gibbs gains 2 yards, but Lions' Skipper is called for Holding - 10 yards, 1st and 20
Prescott gets the ball away under pressure and Ferguson catches it but Campbell knocks it loose - FUMBLE, recovered by LIONS' Branch at the Detroit 47
Prescott pass to Lamb caught for just 5 yards - 3rd and 21
That last call was called a SACK and FUMBLE, recovered by Cowboys' Ferguson but there was a loss of 15 yards there - 2nd and 26
Prescott escapes pressure, throws the ball down - 2nd and 10
Prescott pass deep to Lamb is CAUGHT for 37 yards - 1st down at the Lions 42
Fox punts to the Cowboys 21 and Turpin makes the fair catch
Looked like there was a missed Offsides call on Dallas there...Lions aren't happy as that's why Goff threw the ball as he did, thinking he had a free play. But they're saying the ball was already snapped, so seems to have been the right call.
Goff pass incomplete to Williams - 4th and 2
Goff pass caught by Gibbs for a gain of 13 yards - 3rd and 2
False Start on Lions' Frazier - 5 yards, 2nd and 15
Goff pass incomplete - 2nd and 10
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 2 and Saylors takes it 27 yards to the 29
The Cowboys still couldn't make it into the end zone, but they cut the Lions' lead to 4 with a 42-yard field goal by Aubrey with 9:23 to go in the first half.
COWBOYS FIELD GOAL!
Prescott SACKED by Muhammad for a loss of 9 yards - 4th and 19
Prescott pass incomplete to Williams, dropped - 3rd and 10 at the Lions 15
Prescott pass towards Flournoy in the end zone is incomplete - 2nd and 10
Prescott QB sneak for a yard and the 1st down
Davis pushes forward for 2 - 3rdr and 1
Prescott pass caught by Spann-Ford for 7 yards - 2nd and 3
Williams breaks through for 4 yards - 1st down
Williams picks up 3 - 3rd and 3
Turpin gains 4 - 2nd and 6
Prescott pass caught by Lamb and he breaks the tackle to gain 16 yards - 1st down at the Lions 37
Prescott to Flournoy for a yard - 3rd and 6
END FIRST QUARTER
That takes us to the end of the first quarter. The Lions have the10-3 lead after scoring a touchdown on their last drive. The Cowboys now have the ball on their own 46 at 2nd down and 7.
Williams gains 3 - 2nd and 7
Prescott pass caught by Flournoy for 4 yards - 1st down
Williams gains 2 - 3rd and 1
Williams takes it up the middle for 7 yards - 2nd and 3
Bates kicks to the Cowboys 6 and Turpin returns it 24 yards to the 30
Gibbs finished the job - TD Lions!
Williams almost had it...
Ankle sprain? What ankle sprain?
After a big 27-yard run by the supposedly injured St. Brown, the Lions make it into the end zone. It was Gibbs who took it in 1 yard for the touchdown. Bates' PAT was good and the Giants take back the lead with 2:14 to go in the first quarter.
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!
Williams takes off towards the end zone and dives in, but he's called out of bounds - 2nd and goal at the 1
Goff pass CAUGHT by St. Brown and he takes off for 27 yards - 1st down at the Cowboys 7
Goff pass to Gibbs caught for 2 yards - 2nd and 13
Goff pass dropped by Skipper but Lions are called for IllegalShift - 5 yards, 1st and 15
Goff to Firkser for 7 yards - 1st down
Goff pass to Gibbs caught for 4 yards - 2nd and 6
Safety?
Officials made the right call when you see it from the other angle, but this one makes it look like a mistake.
In case you need a brush-up on how safeties work in the NFL...
Anger punts to the Lions 38 and Kennedy takes it to the 42
After the official review, the call was that Prescott was sacked with the football OUTSIDE of the end zone so it was NOT a safety - 4th and 14
Prescott SACKED in the end zone by Campbell - SAFETY
Play is under review...
Prescott pass caught by Pickens for 3 yards - 3rd and 5
Williams gains just 2 yards - 2nd and 8
Fox kicks to the Cowboys 10 and Turpin started to run, but the Cowboys are called for Invalid Fair Catch Signal (Turpin, declined) and Holding on Bridges - that backs the Cowboys up to the 5-yard line.
Goff pass nearly picked by Bland, intended for St. Brown - 4th and 8
Goff under pressure throws the ball to the ground and Cowboys' Thomas picks it up off the ground, initially called a turnover, but replay called that back as forward progress - 3rd and 8
Montgomery gains 2 - 2nd and 8
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 7 and Kennedy makes a big return of 40 yards before Aubrey finally takes him down at the 47
The Cowboys can't get into Detroit's end zone either, but lucky for them, almost everything is "field-goal range" for kicker Brandon Aubrey. He made the 57-yard attempt with ease, tying up the game with 8:07 to go in the first quarter,
COWBOYS FIELD GOAL!
Prescott pass to Pickens in double coverage is incomplete - 4th and 9
Williams takes it but he's stuffed for a gain of just a yard - 3rd and 9
Prescott passed deep to Flournouy, but it falls incomplete - 2nd and 10
Prescott pass deep to Ferguson is CAUGHT for 19 yards - 1st down
Prescott pass under pressure to Williams and he's taken down by Barnes for a loss of 5 yards - 2nd and 15
Lions' Harper was injured on the previous play
Prescott pass caught by Pickens for 11yards - 1st down
Williams takes the ball to start for a gain of 4 - 2nd and 6
Bates kicks to the Cowboys 5 and Turpin makes the return 27 yards to the 32
The Lions got down field fast on two big runs of 19 and 26 yards by Jahmyr Gibbs, but were stuffed inside the 10, getting taken back to the 20 on 4th and long. They settled for a 38-yard field goal by Bates and take the early lead with 10:46 to play in the first quarter.
LIONS FIELD GOAL!
Goff is SACKED by Houston for a loss of 10 yards - 4th and 18
Gibbs takes it but this time the Cowboys defense is ready for it - Ezeiruaku takes him down for a loss of 2 - 3rd and 8
Goff pass caught by Dwelly (standing in for LaPorta) for 4 yards - 2nd and 6
Goff pass caught by Gibbs and he takes off yet again and is nearly impossible to take down - he gains another 26yards for another 1st down, now at the Cowboys 12
Gibbs takes the short pass and takes it long, goes off for 19 yards - 1st down at the Cowboys 38
Goff under pressure by Odighizuwa throws the ball away - 3rd and 3
Goff pass caught by St. Brown right off the bat for 7 yards - 2nd and 3
Aubrey kicks to the Lions 6 and Saylors returns it 30 yards to the 36
GAME TIME!
And we're off in Detroit!
The Cowboys have won the toss and elected to defer. The Lions start us on offense. Here we go!
Almost game time in Deeeeetroit!
Cowboys' defensive surge
Dallas’ three-game win streak has been fueled by a dramatic midseason defensive reset. Since acquiring Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson at the trade deadline and getting healthier on the back end with the returns of Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson, and now Trevon Diggs, the Cowboys have transformed from a struggling unit into one of the league’s hottest defenses.
The shift has shown up most in the run game. Over the last three weeks, Dallas has tightened every gap and simplified its fronts, holding opponents to just 62 rushing yards per game, a massive improvement from the 126 yards per game they were surrendering earlier this season. The added interior push from Williams, combined with Wilson’s downhill burst at linebacker, has allowed the Cowboys to dictate games physically for the first time all year.
This defensive turnaround has completely changed Dallas’ identity, and is the biggest reason they’ve climbed back into the playoff conversation entering Week 14.
The Detroit Lions’ O-line woes continue as Ragnow’s comeback fizzles, leaving Lions’ offense facing a brutal Dallas Cowboys front Thursday.
Amon-Ra's incredible comeback
The injury Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered last week, a low ankle sprain, normally sidelines players for up to two weeks. But St. Brown was determined to play against the Cowboys in this critical match. And if he's playing at full capacity, that's great news for the Lions.
St. Brown's impact on the field is palpable. Check out these comparisons: When he's on the field, the Lions are No. 1 in yards per play; when he's off the field, they're No. 25. When he's on the field, the Lions are No. 2 in efficiency; when he's off the field, they're No. 16. So you could say they're pretty happy to have him on the field tonight against the revamped Cowboys defense.
Last year’s brutal beating: Detroit 47, Dallas 9
These are two different teams this year, and the Cowboys should be thankful for that. But Jerry Jones hasn’t forgotten what went down last year, and I’m sure the players haven’t either.
It was October 13, 2024 and the Lions crushed the Cowboys 47–9 in Dallas. The Lions rolled up 492 total yards, with QB Jared Goff throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, while RB David Montgomery added two rushing TDs. Detroit’s defense forced five turnovers and held Dallas to just 251 total yards, their worst home loss since 1988.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reflected on the defeat ahead of the game, with pain still clearly in his voice: “I can’t get that 40 points that they hung on us out of my mind right here at home.”
The Cowboys have a chance to redeem themselves in the Lions’ den tonight.
Dak's hype song
The Dallas Cowboys pulled off another win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. Are the playoffs now a realistic goal?
Read more about what the Cowboys need to get into the postseason.
More on Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, and why he's out for tonight's matchup vs Cowboys.
Cowboys-Lions Injury Report: St. Brown ACTIVE
Lions Injury Report
Detroit enters Week 14 banged up at several key spots, but the biggest headline is a positive one: Amon-Ra St. Brown is officially ACTIVE. Despite a lower-ankle sprain suffered on Thanksgiving and early expectations he’d miss 1–2 weeks, St. Brown moved well in warmups and will suit up tonight. His availability is a massive boost for a Lions offense short on pass-catchers.
Detroit will, however, be without several starters. Safety Kerby Joseph (knee) is out, thinning an already-stressed secondary. Starting left guard Kayode Awosika (foot) was downgraded to out on Thursday, further complicating Detroit’s offensive-line continuity. WR Kalif Raymond also remains sidelined with an ankle injury. The team recently placed TE Brock Wright on IR, while WRs Tom Kennedy, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa are expected to rotate more snaps to support St. Brown’s limited workload.
Lions INACTIVES
WR Kalif Raymond
TE Hayden Rucci
LG Kayode Awosika
S Kerby Joseph
DL Mekhi Wingo
DL Tyler Lacy
Cowboys Injury Report
Dallas’ biggest concern entering tonight became reality: DE Jadeveon Clowney is OUT after testing his hamstring pregame. His absence significantly impacts the Cowboys’ edge run defense, especially dangerous against Detroit’s outside-zone rushing attack. Expect Dante Fowler Jr., Sam Williams, and elevated practice-squad DE Isaiah Land to fill the void. Also notably missing from the lineup is CB Trevon Diggs, who Dallas was hoping to take off IR this week.
Starting LT Tyler Guyton (ankle) will miss another game, leaving backup Nate Thomas to protect Dak Prescott’s blind side against a strong Lions front. The Cowboys’ depth chart also thins slightly at receiver and running back, where Jalen Tolbert and Jaydon Blue continue to rotate as healthy scratches.
Cowboys INACTIVES
LT Tyler Guyton
DE Jadeveon Clowney
DT Jay Toia
RB Jaydon Blue
WR Jalen Tolbert
DT Perrion Winfrey
The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers put them behind in the playoff race, but it's not out of reach...yet.
Read more about what the Lions need to do to get into the postseason.
High-stakes Thursday Night showdown
The Cowboys and Lions are facing off in a virtual playoff elimination game. A win could boost Detroit’s postseason chances to 54% and keep them alive in the NFC North, while a loss would drop them to just 10%. Dallas, riding a three-game win streak, can increase its playoff odds from 25% to 42% with a victory.
Lions and Cowboys: Their 2025 seasons so far
Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have turned their 2025 season around after a rocky start, rattling off a three-game winning streak to reach 6-5-1. Dak Prescott has been at the center of a high-powered offense, connecting consistently with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, while the team’s defense has stabilized thanks to recent additions like Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. Dallas now sits just outside the playoff picture, with Thursday’s game offering a crucial chance to boost its postseason odds.
Lions
The Detroit Lions enter Week 14 at 7-5, struggling to maintain their footing in the NFC North. The Lions were dealt a tough blow with a 31-24 Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers, dropping their playoff probabilities. Injuries, including a questionable Amon-Ra St. Brown, and uneven offensive line play have further complicated their season. Despite these challenges, Detroit remains just a half-game ahead of Dallas, making Thursday night’s clash at Ford Field pivotal for both teams’ postseason hopes.
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