The Cowboys fell to the Lions 44–30 on Thursday night, DallasCowboys.com reported. Dallas out-gained Detroit 417–408 and led time of possession but had no takeaways and went 1-for-3 in the red zone. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns with 120 scrimmage yards, Jared Goff threw for 309 yards on 73.5% passing (111.0 rating), and CeeDee Lamb exited with a concussion after posting 121 yards. Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards but was sacked five times.
The loss dropped Dallas to 6–6–1, leaving the Cowboys needing to win their final four games — beginning Dec. 14 against Minnesota — to stay in the playoff hunt.
The DX Brief
- Lions 44, Cowboys 30; Dallas out-gained Detroit 417–408 and led time of possession 31:23–28:37
- Jahmyr Gibbs tallied 3 TDs and 120 scrimmage yards; Jared Goff posted 309 yards and a 111.0 passer rating
- Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards but took 5 sacks; CeeDee Lamb exited with a concussion after 121 yards; Ryan Flournoy added 115 yards and a TD
- Cowboys fell to 6–6–1 after going 1-for-3 in the red zone with 0 takeaways; must win out to stay in playoff contention
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