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Lions Beat Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night to Bolster Playoff Push

Detroit’s win reshapes the NFC playoff math with Dallas sliding toward long-shot status.

Overview

  • Detroit improved to 8-5 and Dallas fell to 6-6-1 as models now place the Lions near 50% to make the postseason and the Cowboys in single digits.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs scored three rushing touchdowns, tying Barry Sanders’ mark for most touchdowns by a player before turning 24.
  • The Lions generated three takeaways and five sacks as Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards with two interceptions under heavy pressure.
  • CeeDee Lamb left in the third quarter with a concussion after posting six receptions for 121 yards.
  • George Pickens delivered a quiet performance and drew on-air criticism from Richard Sherman, while Brandon Aubrey became the first kicker to make three field goals of 55-plus yards in a game, including a 63-yarder.