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Lions Beat Cowboys 44–30 on TNF as Jahmyr Gibbs Scores Three and Playoff Odds Swing

Analytics now place Detroit near a coin-flip for January, leaving Dallas in single-digit territory.

Overview

  • The win moved Detroit to 8-5 and pushed its postseason probability into the mid-50s, while Dallas fell to 6-6-1 with roughly 8–9% odds; Detroit also tied an NFL record with 15 straight wins following a loss.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs scored three rushing touchdowns and finished with 120 scrimmage yards, tying Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns in a player's first three NFL seasons (47).
  • Detroit produced three takeaways, with Amik Robertson forcing two fumbles (one recovered by Brian Branch) and deflecting a pass that Derrick Barnes intercepted to set up a quick second-half touchdown.
  • Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb was ruled out with a concussion after a head impact, departing with 121 receiving yards.
  • Richard Sherman criticized George Pickens for appearing uninterested, and the Cowboys receiver posted and deleted a social media response challenging the assessment.