The Detroit Lions significantly increased their odds of earning a spot in the postseason after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. According to the New York Times, the Lions currently have a 45 percent chance of being one of the seven teams to earn a spot in the NFC playoffs this season.

The Detroit Lions are right back in the thick of things in the NFC playoff picture, and the Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, Jared Goff threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, and the Detroit defense forced three turnovers in a crucial 44-30 win.

The Lions (8-5) topped the Dallas Cowboys, 44-30, to breathe life into their playoff hopes on Thursday Night Football.

Detroit's front-seven was much more impactful than in recent weeks, with five total sacks against Prescott. The group also limited Javonte Williams to 3.9 yards per carry, a solid feat as they held the Cowboys under 100 rushing yards as a team.

The Detroit Lions offense rolled, but the defense had a mixed night, forcing 3 turnovers and recording 5 sacks but allowing 30 points.

One of the league's best players at the safety position is done for 2025 following an injury on Thursday Night Football.

Jahmyr Gibbs ran three touchdowns, the last a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Detroit Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he fears Brian Branch suffered a long-term injury after Branch was carted to the locker room Thursday.

Meanwhile, Joe Burrow and the Bengals could play spoiler against the Bills, and we're not buying the Bears quite yet.