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Amon-Ra St. Brown Plays Through Ankle Sprain as Lions Beat Cowboys 44-30

The All-Pro wideout set the five-season receptions record to boost Detroit's playoff odds.

Overview

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown, active after a game-time decision, caught six passes for 92 yards, including a pivotal 37-yard grab late in the fourth quarter.
  • St. Brown surpassed Michael Thomas for the most receptions through a player's first five NFL seasons with 511.
  • Detroit improved to 8-5, and its playoff chances rose to 56% from 43% per ESPN Analytics.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs scored three rushing touchdowns as the Lions allowed one sack and the defense logged five sacks, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
  • Coach Dan Campbell praised St. Brown's toughness and leadership as Detroit navigates ongoing roster issues, including Frank Ragnow's failed physical and injuries to Kerby Joseph and Terrion Arnold.