Week 14 gave the Cowboys a chance to prove they were playoff worthy, but they wilted in every big moment in the loss to the Lions.

Score details and reaction to NFL Thanksgiving triple-header as Dallas Cowboys beat Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers win at Detroit Lions

The Dallas Cowboys are 6-6-1 on the season after a loss to Detroit at Ford Field. DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions used a dominant ground attack and a steady stream of explosive plays to beat the Dallas Cowboys 44–30 on Sunday at Ford Field.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL game from 5 December 2025 on ESPN (IN).

Star performer: Campbell was a one-man wrecking crew for the Lions' defense. Campbell recorded 12 tackles, a sack that nearly resulted in a safety, a quarterback hit, a tackle for loss and a forced fumble that was turned into a Detroit touchdown.

The Dallas Cowboys got hosed by a horrendous call by the NFL refs during their 'TNF' game with the Detroit Lions.

Down 13-3 late in the opening half, the Chargers put together a quick 60-yard touchdown drive in the final minute that ended with a 16-yard touchdown catch from wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, the first score of the rookie's career.

The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Minnesota Vikings today in a must-win game for both teams, as the outcome will determine playoff potential. The Vikings have already been knocked out of contention to win the NFC North,