In an electrifying matchup this Thursday Night, the Dallas Cowboys take on the Detroit Lions in a game vital for playoff aspirations. The Cowboys, riding high after a thrilling 31-28 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, are currently 6-5-1 overall, while the Lions, struggling with a 31-24 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, hold a 7-5 record.
A crucial element to watch will be the status of Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who hasn’t participated in practice this week but remains a question mark for the game. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Historically, the Cowboys lead the series against the Lions with 19-13, but the Lions dominated their last meeting, winning with a score of 47-9.
Currently, the Lions are favored by 3 points, and the total points over/under is set at 54.5, as per the consensus odds at SportsLine.
Key Player Stats:
- Jared Goff: In 12 games this season, Goff has completed 69.8% of his passes, throwing for 3,025 yards and 25 touchdowns.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has amassed 1,019 yards on 175 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and scoring 10 touchdowns.
- Dak Prescott, with 3,261 yards on 69.3% completions, has also achieved 25 touchdowns this year.
- George Pickens has 73 receptions for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns only this season.
For those looking to make bets, be sure to check out SportsLine for the latest projections and model predictions.
