Thursday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Preview + Odds
Week 14 kicks off with a high-stakes Thursday Night Football showdown as the Cowboys head to Detroit to face the Lions. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, with Dallas surging at the right time and Detroit still chasing a division crown. Here’s what to expect from this crucial NFC matchup.
Week 14 Playoff Implications for Both Teams
We’ve officially reached Week 14 in the NFL, and the season is flying by. This week’s Thursday Night Football matchup brings serious playoff implications as the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) travel to Detroit to take on the Lions (7-5). Both teams sit on the bubble and desperately need a win to stay in the postseason hunt.
The Cowboys stunned the Kansas City Chiefs in a 31–28 thriller, while the Lions suffered a tough loss to the division-rival Green Bay Packers. For Dallas, this game presents an opportunity to strengthen their wildcard position — and possibly apply pressure on the Eagles in the NFC East if Philly continues to slide.
Detroit, meanwhile, still has a path to a division title with five games left, including a crucial Week 18 showdown with the Chicago Bears. It’s not looking likely that Amon-Ra St. Brown will suit up, as he’s trending toward a game-time decision, but Jared Goff still has Jahmyr Gibbs and the rest of his offensive weapons available.
Dak Prescott continues to play at an MVP level, and the Cowboys’ defense has turned it on in recent weeks. We’re expecting a high-scoring matchup — and the over might be the play here.
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Check out the full game info and betting odds below.
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Game info
How to watch: Prime Video
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. EST
Where: Ford Field
| Week 14 | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL Cowboys | +3 (-108) | +140 | O 54.5 -105 |
| DET Lions | -3 (-112) | -166 | U 54.5 -115 |