Lions and Cowboys Face Off in Pivotal NFC East Showdown with Lions Having the Upper Hand

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

The Detroit Lions, with a record of 3-1, will visit the Dallas Cowboys, who stand at 3-2, this coming Sunday on October 9. The game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will be broadcasted by Fox.

The Lions are expected to win by 3 points. They have a 3-1 record against the spread, while the Cowboys have won only 2 out of 5 in this regard. Historically, the Cowboys lead the series 19-12 and secured a victory by a score of 20-19 during their last encounter in December 2023.

Detroit boasts a strong offense, ranked third overall, but their defense lags behind at 22nd overall. On the other hand, the Cowboys' offense is twelfth overall, with their defense at fifteenth. The Lions have a turnover differential of plus-1 whereas the Cowboys are at minus-1.

For the Lions, quarterback Jared Goff is a key player to watch as he attempts to continue his streak of 19 consecutive completions. On the Cowboys' side, running back Rico Dowdle has made a notable impact in the last game.

The game will feature a significant matchup between the Lions' struggling pass defense, led by rookie Terrion Arnold, and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Arnold, however, has a tendency to commit penalties which Prescott may seek to exploit.

Injuries could impact the game as well. The Lions may see the return of center Frank Ragnow and safety Brian Branch, while it appears Cowboys' top pass rusher Micah Parsons will likely be absent again. Additionally, the Cowboys could have rookie cornerback Caelen Carson back in action.

Heading into this game, the Cowboys are riding a six-game winning streak in their series against the Lions. This season, the Lions have

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