Lions beat Cowboys 44-30, boost NFC playoff hopes on Thursday night

The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night time Soccer and cemented themselves as the highest challenger for the ultimate seed within the NFC playoffs.

Dallas got here into the sport on a three-game successful streak to climb again into the sport play-off hunt. However the loss drops the Cowboys to 6-6 and to the tenth seed, two and a half video games behind the San Francisco 49ers for the ultimate NFC playoff spot.

Detroit improved to 8-5, placing the Lions firmly again within the race, only one sport behind San Francisco.

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Detroit Lions operating again David Montgomery (5) takes on Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. on Thursday, December 4, 2025. (34) throughout the first half at Ford Discipline in Detroit. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK by way of Imagn Photos)

Thursday’s match was additionally the topic of criticism of referees on social media.

Two selections specifically got here below in depth scrutiny: when Prescott was seemingly tackled in his personal finish zone within the first quarter however the officers didn’t name a security, and within the fourth quarter when offensive move interference was known as in opposition to Cowboys tight finish Jake Ferguson on an important third down within the crimson zone — at the same time as many claimed Lions defenseman Alex Anzalone dedicated the foul.

DAK PRESCOTT, CEEDEE LAMB LEAD COWBOYS PREMEMBER CHIEFS IN THANKSGIVING THRILLER

Detroit Lions followers maintain up indicators in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Discipline throughout the first half. (Lon Horwedel/Imagn Photos)

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Detroit’s operating backs led the way in which within the crimson zone, as Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and David Montgomery added one other. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 309 yards.

Cowboy quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards with one landing and two interceptions. His first interception ended Dallas’ opening possession of the second half and arrange a Lions landing to increase the result in 27-9. His second interception ended the Cowboys’ closing drive as they tried to rally late.

Prescott has now thrown eight interceptions this season. He was thought of an MVP candidate earlier this yr, however no participant has ever gained the award with out reaching the postseason.

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December 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) shakes palms with operating again Javonte Williams (33) throughout the first half in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Ford Discipline. (Lon Horwedel/Imagn Photos)

Dallas is now estimated to have simply an 8% probability of constructing the playoffs.

If the Cowboys fall quick, it can mark their thirtieth consecutive season with out a Tremendous Bowl title.

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