Detroit hosted Dallas at Ford Field. Cowboys traveled for a tough division test. Pre-game analysis suggested Lions could pressure Dak Prescott.
Cowboys opened with a Brandon Aubrey field goal. Lions answered with a 16-yard run by David Montgomery. Detroit took a 7-3 lead.
Sam LaPorta hauled in a 52-yard TD pass. Lions added field goals and extended the lead. By halftime the score stood ahead 27-6.
Jameson Williams caught a 37-yard TD pass. Detroit kept the pressure with more field goals. Lions led 34-9 after three.
Amon-Ra St. Brown scored on a 4-yard TD. Lions padded the tally with late defense. Final 47-9.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes. David Montgomery added two rushing scores. Sam LaPorta had the 52-yard TD.
Detroit mixed power runs with quick throws. Goff spread targets and avoided mistakes. The run-pass mix kept Dallas off balance.
Lions defense pressured Dak Prescott early. Dallas could not sustain drives. The unit clamped down in the red zone.
Aubrey and Bates traded field goals. Dallas never found rhythm in Detroit. Dallas struggled on third down all night.
Lions celebrated a decisive win. Cowboys face tough questions after setback.
This result matters for playoff positioning. Lions move to 4-1, Cowboys to 3-3.
In 2025 December, Prescott led a tighter game. St. Brown was active; Awosika was out. Cowboys defense remained bottom third against the pass.
Images from the two games add context. Sources include ESPN recaps and Ford Field page.
This rivalry remains dynamic and instructive. Lions show blueprint for success moving forward.
Images
– ESPN game recap (Oct 13, 2024)
– Ford Field event page
– ESPN live score (Dec 4, 2025)
– Detroit Lions inactive page (Dec 4, 2025)
Pre-game and background notes (from references)
– Ford Field hosted the Cowboys in Detroit on a Thursday night.
– The 2024 game highlighted Lions’ red-zone efficiency and big plays.
– In 2025, a later meeting featured different injury and lineup context.
Images sources
– ESPN recap: Lions 47, Cowboys 9 (Oct 13, 2024)
– Ford Field event page: Cowboys vs Lions
– ESPN live score: Cowboys vs Lions (Dec 4, 2025)
– Lions inactive page: Lions vs Cowboys game day notes
Post-game takeaway
– The Lions executed the game plan crisply.
– It showed growth in run game and play action.
– The Cowboys must regroup to fix protection and consistency.
