Heading into Thursday night, the Detroit Lions understood exactly what a loss to the Dallas Cowboys would mean for their postseason hopes. With their backs against the wall, they responded by playing complementary football for all four quarters, earning a 44–30 Week 14 victory over Dallas.

Detroit's front-seven was much more impactful than in recent weeks, with five total sacks against Prescott. The group also limited Javonte Williams to 3.9 yards per carry, a solid feat as they held the Cowboys under 100 rushing yards as a team.

The Dallas Cowboys face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET.

The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday. There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game. Thursday's game is a meeting of two teams trying to stay alive in the NFC playoff picture.

The Detroit Lions (8-5, 3rd in NFC North) beat the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1, 2nd in NFC East) 44-30 on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Ford Field in Detroit. With the win, the Lions keep their playoff hopes alive in a crowded NFC postseason picture.

The Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions meet for Thursday Night Football at Ford Field. Here are the best prop bets for the game.

NFL picks, predictions for Week 14: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will kick off Week 14 of the NFL season with a Thursday Night Football matchup at Ford Field with major playoff implications.

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