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He Detroit Lions They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, cementing themselves as the leading challenger for the final NFC playoff spot.
Dallas entered the game on a three-game winning streak to get back into the playoff hunt. But the loss leaves the Cowboys at 6-6 and in 10th place, two and a half games behind the San Francisco 49ers for the final NFC playoff spot.
Detroit improved to 8-5, putting the Lions firmly back in the race just one game behind San Francisco.
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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (34) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Thursday’s game was also the subject of criticism against referees on social networks.
Two calls in particular were widely scrutinized: when Prescott was apparently tackled in his own end zone in the first quarter but officials did not call a safety, and in the fourth quarter when Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was called for offensive pass interference during a crucial third down in the red zone, even though many argued that Lions defender Alex Anzalone committed the infraction.
DAK PRESCOTT AND CEEDEE LAMB LEAD THE CHIEF PAST COWBOYS IN A THANKSGIVING THRILLER
Detroit Lions fans hold signs during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field. (Lon Horwedel/Imagn Images)
Detroit running backs led the way in the red zone, as Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and David Montgomery added another. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 309 yards.
cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott He threw for 376 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. His first interception ended Dallas’ opening possession of the second half and set up a Lions touchdown to extend the lead to 27-9. His second interception ended the Cowboys’ final drive as they tried to make a late comeback.
Prescott has thrown eight interceptions this season. He was considered an MVP contender earlier in the year, but no player has won the award without reaching the postseason.
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December 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, United States; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hands off running back Javonte Williams (33) during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Lon Horwedel/Imagn Images)
Dallas now has just an 8% estimated chance of making the playoffs.
If the Cowboys fall short, it will mark their 30th consecutive season without a Super Bowl title.
