Jahmyr Gibbs ran three touchdowns, the last a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Detroit Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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.

In a high-scoring Thursday night contest, the Dallas Cowboys fell to the Detroit Lions 44–30, and the loss was compounded by a third-quarter concussion suffered by star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are at very different levels of momentum, but the point stands that they are each in need of getting a win this week. The Lions are at risk of missing the playoffs after a loss to the Green Bay Packers that has them 7-5 and trading wins and losses for eight straight games.

Every Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys take to the NFL field. But have you ever wondered why that is?

The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t hide from their failures in Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions, and neither did star wide receiver George Pickens. The head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, told reporters he spoke directly with the wide receiver about his showing,

Dallas adds Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love in the top-15, before landing a standout EDGE to help out on defense, which has been a common choice for the team. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.