What About the Cowboys?
The Cowboys enter this matchup with a 3-2 record, coming off two straight wins. However, their last two games haven’t been entirely convincing. Two games ago, they narrowly beat the New York Giants 20-15, and most recently, they suffered a 20-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jalen Tolbert’s late-game heroics, scoring a touchdown with under a minute remaining, secured the win. He finished the game with seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Dak Prescott had a mixed performance, completing 29 of 42 passes for 352 yards, two touchdowns, but also throwing two interceptions. A positive takeaway was the emergence of Rico Dowdle, who contributed 87 rushing yards and caught a touchdown pass.
This season, the Cowboys are averaging 23.4 points per game while allowing 24.2 points on defense. Offensively, they rank 15th in the league, with their defense sitting at 23rd. For the Cowboys to succeed in this game, their defense needs to step up significantly.
Lions Look for Third Straight Win
The Lions are riding a two-game winning streak after victories over the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. Their defense allowed 29 points to the Seahawks, but the offense exploded for 42 points, securing the win. Jared Goff was flawless, completing all 18 of his passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs also had a strong showing with 14 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
The Lions are averaging 26 points per game on the season, while their defense is giving up 20.5 points. Offensively, they rank 7th in the league, with their defense holding the 10th spot. In this game, the Lions’ defense will need to improve compared to their last outing against the Seahawks.
Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Prediction
Both the Cowboys and Lions are poised for offensive success in this game. While the Lions put up 42 points in their last matchup, their defense struggled, giving up 29 points.
The defense will need to tighten up here, but Jared Goff should continue to excel through the air, as will Dak Prescott, who is expected to have a big game. Neither team is likely to showcase much defense, and this game is projected to go over the point total.
