{"id":425182,"date":"2025-12-04T23:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T23:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/425182\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T23:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T23:43:12","slug":"cowboys-take-on-lions-in-pivotal-matchup-of-playoff-hopefuls-in-detroit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/425182\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys take on Lions in pivotal matchup of playoff hopefuls in Detroit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Coming off three wins in a row, including back-to-back victories over the Eagles and Chiefs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/\">the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> now head to the Motor City to take on the high-powered Detroit Lions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A win would vault Dallas over Detroit in the NFC standings and bolster the Cowboys playoff chances with four games remaining in the NFL season. According to NFL.com, the Cowboys\u2019 playoff probability would improve to 36% with a win and drop to 8% with a loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Below, you\u2019ll find live updates, game analysis and more from our team at Cowboys-Lions:<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__3beff secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-20 text-center text-gray-dark\">Be the smartest Cowboys fan. Get the latest news.<\/p>\n<p>Pregame updatesPregame reading<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/03\/5-final-thoughts-cowboys-lions-preview-thursday-amazon-prime\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 final thoughts about Cowboys-Lions: Dallas\u2019 defense vs. Detroit\u2019s potent running duo<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/03\/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-preview-brian-schottenheimer-dan-campbell-nfl-week-14\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cowboys-Lions showdown emphasizes how the teams\u2019 scripts have seemingly flipped overnight<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/03\/prediction-dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-preview-score\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Expert predictions for Cowboys-Lions: Can Dallas keep winning streak alive?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/04\/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-dak-prescott-jared-goff-2016-draft-quarterbacks\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dak Prescott, Jared Goff were in same draft, but their careers have taken different paths<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/03\/nfl-week-14-expert-predictions-picks-cowboys-lions-bears-packers-steelers-ravens-texans-chiefs\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SportsDay\u2019s expert NFL picks for Week 14: Cowboys-Lions, Bears-Packers and more<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/03\/dallas-cowboys-rule-out-trevon-diggs-tyler-guyton-vs-detroit-lions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys rule out Trevon Diggs, Tyler Guyton vs. Detroit Lions<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/02\/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-nfc-postseason-detroit-lions-brian-schottenheimer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">As Cowboys focus on Lions, Jerry Jones weighs in on Dallas\u2019 best shot to reach postseason<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/arts-entertainment\/pop-culture\/2025\/12\/04\/former-cowboys-cheerleaders-choreographer-criscilla-anderson-dies-after-cancer-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/C6LCHV2JBJEOPK6HOMZICRW2QE.jpg\" alt=\"Coffey Anderson (left) and Criscilla Crossland Anderson arrive at the 58th annual Academy of...\"\/><\/a><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/12\/04\/troy-aikman-dallas-cowboys-philadelphia-eagles-nfc-east-detroit-lions-los-angeles-chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BDI5QZO5DZA3HIFI2G6PN3CKDY.jpg\" alt=\"Former football quarterback Troy Aikman on field before an NFL football game between the...\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys have rallied off three straight wins, including two over the last two Super Bowl champions in the Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Find more Cowboys coverage from The Dallas Morning News here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Coming off three wins in a row, including back-to-back victories over the Eagles and Chiefs, the Dallas 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