Right after an outstanding Thanksgiving NFL Games schedule, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys will play another Thursday Night Football game, this time facing each other in the opening of NFL Week 14. The Cowboys upset the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 in a thrilling match that put them at 6-5 in the NFC East, while the Detroit Lions fell short against the Packers 24-31 and aim to rebound this TNF. Here at BossAction, you will find everything you need to know.
How to Watch Cowboys vs. Lions
- Date: Thursday, December 4
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Venue: Ford Field
Cowboys vs Lions Matchup Analysis
This matchup carries real playoff weight. Both teams are firmly in the NFC hunt, and the loser could face a steep climb in the remaining weeks, making this one of the most consequential TNF games of the season.
Detroit is 1-4 in its last five meetings with Dallas. Their most recent clash came in October 2024, when the Lions rolled past the Cowboys 47-9. This time, however, momentum leans toward Dallas after a three-game winning streak over the Chiefs, Eagles, and Raiders. Still, road games have been a significant hurdle; the Cowboys are just 2-4 away from home, losing by an average of 11 points.
Cowboys Performance Overview
The Cowboys have shown very good form in their recent performances near the end of the regular season, which is probably the best time to stand up and compete. Thanksgiving came with a significant victory against the Chiefs (31-28), and before that, they beat the champions, the Philadelphia Eagles (24-21), in an impressive comeback after being 0-21. In Week 11, the Raiders were their victims, outscoring them 16-33. Their last defeat was against the Cardinals in a trap game, 27-17. Lesson learned, apparently.
Let’s Defend the Den in primetime 🔜 pic.twitter.com/uSFzKsi6N5
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 3, 2025
Detroit Lions Recent Results
The last five games of the Detroit Lions have been a rollercoaster. They lost against the Packers on a traditional Thanksgiving Day game, 24-31, despite being at home. Also, against the Eagles and Vikings, they suffered significant defeats, 16-9 and 24-27, respectively. Their only two victories were against the New York Giants (34-27) and the Washington Commanders (44-22). Right now, the Lions are 7-5 in the NFC North, behind the Packers (8-3-1) and the Bears (9-3). Every remaining game is a final for Detroit.
Cowboys vs Lions Final Prediction
This game presents two contrasting paths: Detroit searching for stability, and Dallas riding into Week 14 with confidence but needing a signature road win to prove their momentum is real. If the Cowboys finally break their road slump, this could be the victory that sets the tone for their postseason push.
Our prediction at BossAction: Cowboys 33-24 Lions.
