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Fourth Quarter
2:19 — Jahmyr Gibbs wants to call game. After Amon-Ra St. Brown takes a pass up the middle for 37 yards, Gibbs takes his next touch 13 yards for the score and a hat trick. Lions back up by two scores with just over two minutes left. Lions 44, Cowboys 30
Injury update: Lions DB Brian Branch is questionable to return with an ankle injury.
3:42 — A clinical drive from the Cowboys to get into the red zone, but the Lions stop them just ahead of the end zone. Brandon Aubrey puts through the 29-yard field goal to make it a one-score game, but keeping Dallas out of the end zone was big there. Brian Branch, unfortunately, went down and was worked on for quite some time before getting helped off the field and needing the cart to get to the locker room. Lions 37, Cowboys 30
7:17 — A major response by the Lions to keep this game separated. Jared Goff converts a crucial third down, placing one for Jameson Williams to go 29 yards and a roughing the passer call push Detroit into the red zone. Jahmyr Gibbs does it from there as he rushes 10 yards and pushes into the end zone. Lions back up two scores. Lions 37, Cowboys 27
9:52 — Amik Robertson completely loses Ryan Flournoy in coverage and he scampers in for a 42-yard touchdown. Dak Prescott converts the two-point conversion to Jake Ferguson and just like that, it’s a three-point game. Lions 30, Cowboys 27
11:50 — Jared Goff gets the Lions going, hitting Jameson Williams for a 13-yard gain with pressure coming. A first-down holding penalty by Tate Ratledge stalls things out for the Lions, but Jake Bates connects from 46 yards to push Detroit back in front by two scores. Felt like a key drive there as the clock starts to wind down. Lions 30, Cowboys 19
Third Quarter
2:49 — A couple impressive jukes from Jahmyr Gibbs and a big gain to Jameson Williams set up a 52-yard field goal try for Jake Bates, but it gets blocked. Cowboys are only able to get just across midfield due to some penalty troubles. But like clockwork, Brandon Aubrey gets a 63-yarder to go through the uprights, keeping the Cowboys within striking distance. Lions 27, Cowboys 19
Injury update: Big loss for the Cowboys as wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is now out of the game with a concussion. He accounts for 121 of Dallas’ 198 yards in the air tonight.
10:41 — The Cowboys finally get into the end zone in the third quarter. Javonte Williams finishes the drive with a one-yard run. CeeDee Lamb made the big catch with a 32-yard grab while being held by D.J. Reed. Dallas converts a fourth down in the red zone before punching it in. Lions 27, Cowboys 16
14:14 — Only two plays needed for Jared Goff to lift a dime to Isaac TeSlaa in the end zone for a 12-yard score. Lions up big early in the second half. Lions 27, Cowboys 9
14:48 — One play, one turnover. On the first play from scrimmage of the second half, Dak Prescott’s pass to George Pickens is deflected in the air and Derrick Barnes brings it down and puts the Lions at the Dallas 14, just like that. Major play to disrupt the Cowboys’ comeback attempt.
Halftime: Detroit Lions 20, Dallas Cowboys 9
A great first half from the Lions, outgaining Dallas by less than 50 yards, but consistently making stops in their own territory and forcing the Cowboys to settle for field goals.
Lions are averaging 10.3 yards per carry behind David Montgomery and Jahymr Gibbs, who is up to 81 all-purpose yards tonight.
Second Quarter
0:00 — Lions run some strong one-minute offense as Jahmyr Gibbs breaks out a big gain in the middle of the field and a pass interference call gets Detroit into field goal range. Jared Goff misses an open Isaac TeSlaa in the end zone, but Jake Bates hits the 47-yard field goal to stretch out the Detroit lead again. Lions 20, Cowboys 9
0:50 — Brandon Aubrey remains automatic for the Cowboys as he hits a 55-yarder with ease. Dallas pulls it back to a one-score game just ahead of halftime with the Cowboys getting the ball back in the third quarter. Lions 17, Cowboys 9
Injury update: Lions kicker Jake Bates went to the locker room after KaVontae Turpin was tackled into Bates on a kickoff. A very harsh landing. He’s quickly back out on the sideline after a few minutes, though.
4:27 — The Lions offense is hungry. Despite two early penalties on the drive, the Lions recover as Jared Goff finds Jameson Williams downfield for 25 yards. David Montgomery does the rest, barreling through the defense for a 35-yard touchdown run. Lions up two scores in the final five minutes of the half. Lions 17, Cowboys 3
6:15 — The referees miss quite a few potential penalties on the Lions’ next drive, including an extra shove of Jacob Saylors’ head by Brevynn Spann-Ford into the field on the kickoff and an offisdes that wasn’t called on third down. Detroit’s defense comes up with the immediate stop as Jack Campbell punches the ball out of Jake Ferguson’s hands for a fumble, Brian Branch recovers. Lions back on offense.
9:23 — Al-Quadin Muhammad beats his man for a key third-down sack on the Cowboys’ next drive. Dallas once again got in field goal range for Brandon Aubrey, who makes the 42-yard try. Lions continue to keep one of the top offenses in the NFL from getting into the end zone, so far. Lions 10, Cowboys 6
Injury update: Lions safety Thomas Harper is out for the rest of the game. He exited the game in the first quarter and went to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion.
First Quarter
2:14 — The Lions take advantage of excellence field position to find the game’s first touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown takes his second catch 27 yards into the red zone, carrying defenders with him. Jameson Williams gets to the one off an end around and Jahmyr Gibbs finishes going up the middle. Lions out in front. Lions 10, Cowboys 3
5:38 — After the Lions go three-and-out, the Cowboys get flagged for holding on the punt and line up on their own five-yard line. Jack Campbell comes up with the impact play on third down, sacking Dak Prescott. It was initially called a safety, but after review overturned and Dallas punts from the one-yard line. Detroit taking over in Dallas territory.
8:07 — The Lions defense holds the Cowboys to a field goal. despite safety Thomas Harper exiting during the drive. A 19-yard completion from Dak Prescott to tight end Jake Ferguson sets up a 57-yarder from Brandon Aubrey to tie things up. Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox nearly had picks late in the drive, but at least break up the passes to force a field goal. Lions 3, Cowboys 3
10:03 — Lions safety Thomas Harper briefly goes down, he’s being helped up off the field and straight to the locker room being evaluated for a concussion, according to the Lions. Took a hard hit to the head going for a tackle on George Pickens.
10:46 — Jahmyr Gibbs looked like a man possessed on the opening drive. He takes his first handoff 19 yards before fielding a short pass from Jared Goff that he takes another 26 yards, shedding multiple defenders on his way inside the red zone. The Lions couldn’t move the ball any further, settling for a 38-yard field goal. But Gibbs is off to a good start. Lions 3, Cowboys 0
15:00 — The Cowboys have won the coin toss and defer to the second half. The Lions offense will be up first.
Pregame
The stars are out tonight as Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Barry Sanders are among the notable people in attendance for tonight’s game.
Inactives: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown will be available after being questionable for tonight’s game. Inactives for the Lions are OL Kayode Awosika, S Kerby Joseph, DL Tyler Lacy, WR Kalif Raymond, TE Hayden Rucci and DL Mekhi Wingo.
Inactives for the Dallas Cowboys are WR Jalen Tolbert, RB Jaydon Blue, DE Jadeveon Clowney, OL Tyler Guyton, DL Jay Toia and DL Perrion Winfrey.
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The Lions are in their all-white uniforms to face the Dallas Cowboys.
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions (7-5) and the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) are effectively in a must-win situation to keep their postseason hopes alive in their matchup at Ford Field tonight.
The Lions are in a poor run of form as they continue to trade off wins and losses over the past eight games, but haven’t shown up consistently in games befitting of recent Detroit teams.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, have hit their stride behind a powerful offense, winning three straight games and surging back into playoff contention.
The winner of the matchup should still have an outside shot at claiming a spot in the postseason, but the loser will just about need a miracle to keep their season going past the regular season.
The Lions are also feeling the injury bug hard again as cornerback Terrion Arnold has been ruled out for the season, safety Kerby Joseph remains out, guard Kayode Awosika won’t be available as Detroit’s interior O-line continues to get depleted.
There’s a small chance for wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to play tonight, but it’s looking possible he joins Kalif Raymond in missing the matchup.
If the Lions are going to get the win tonight, it’ll certainly be a testament to depth players stepping up.
This post will update with inactives, pregame updates, drive summaries, injury updates and more. Follow along throughout the afternoon.
