Controversial Penalty Decides Cowboys-Lions Game

Dallas Cowboys' Victory Keeps NFC East Hopes Alive, Detroit Lions' Loss Could Impact Playoff Position

Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 20-19 in a game that saw a controversial penalty on a late two-point conversion attempt by the Lions.
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb set franchise single-season records for receptions and receiving yards, with 13 catches for 227 yards.
Lions' Taylor Decker was flagged for illegal touching on a two-point conversion that would have given the Lions the lead, but the Lions argue that Decker had reported as an eligible receiver.
The win keeps the Cowboys' hopes alive in the NFC East race, while the Lions' loss could impact their position for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Lions demonstrated they can compete with top NFC contenders, which could boost their confidence heading into the playoffs.