Game Preview: Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions – Week 14 Showdown at Ford Field
The Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) head into Ford Field, Detroit to battle the Detroit Lions (7-5) in the opening clash of Thursday Night Football – Week 14. With both teams in a fierce race for playoff spots, this game is more than just a matchup — it’s a must-win war! The Cowboys are red-hot with three straight wins, including a statement victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, the Lions are reeling after a 24-31 home loss to the Green Bay Packers.
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 – 8:15 PM ET
📍 Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan (~65,000 capacity)
📺 Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video (US), Fubo, NFL+, local stations (Fox 2 Detroit & Dallas networks)
Head-to-Head & Current Betting Odds
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Head-to-head record | Cowboys lead 19-13 in 32 meetings |
| Last 10 matchups | Cowboys won 7, Lions 3 |
| Spread | Lions -3 |
| Moneyline | Lions -170, Cowboys +142 |
| Over/Under | 53.5–54.5 points |
| Expert Win Probability | Lions ~62-63% (Opta Analyst), but Cowboys are trending upward |
Injury Report Highlights (as of Dec 2, 2025)
Dallas Cowboys (13 players listed)
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CB Trevon Diggs – Back – Questionable
DE DeMarcus Lawrence – Knee – Questionable
CB DaRon Bland – Ankle – Questionable
OL Tyler Smith – Hamstring – Questionable
Despite injuries in the secondary, the offense remains fully intact with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and a solid offensive line holding firm.
Detroit Lions (11 players listed)
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S Kerby Joseph – Knee – Questionable
OT Taylor Decker – Shoulder – Questionable
S Sione Vaki – Thumb – Questionable
CB Brian Branch – Toe – Questionable
TE Brock Wright (neck) is already ruled out, which could weaken the Lions’ run-blocking schemes.
Key Matchups & Game Narrative
Cowboys offense on fire: Dallas is averaging 29.3 points per game in their last three wins — one of the hottest units in the NFL right now.
CeeDee Lamb vs Detroit secondary: With Lions ranked 24th in points allowed, this could be another breakout game for Lamb. Expect explosive plays!
Cowboys Nation speaks up: On X (formerly Twitter), fans are boldly predicting a double-digit win. @OptaAnalystUS calls this a "must-win" for both to keep playoff hopes alive.
What’s at stake:
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A win would vault Dallas into a stronger position in the NFC Wild Card race.
A loss could cause the Lions to drop from the NFC North lead — huge playoff implications.
From Cowboys Fans – It’s Now or Never!
“This is more than just football – it’s Cowboys pride on the line. Dak’s ballin’, Lamb’s cookin’, and Micah Parsons is about to haunt Jared Goff all night. Let’s take over Ford Field and bring the BOOM! #HowBoutThemCowboys”
How to Watch & Stay Updated
Don’t miss the official inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff (around 6:45 PM ET).
Watch live on Amazon Prime Video, or stream via FuboTV, NFL+, and check out highlights or postgame breakdowns on NFL.com or ESPN.
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