Lions Host Cowboys in Thursday Night Clash of Offensive Firepower
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will clash in a Thursday night game highlighting two top offenses against struggling defenses.
The Detroit Lions (7-5) and Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) face off Thursday night at Ford Field in a matchup pitting two of the NFL's most explosive offenses against a pair of struggling defenses. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Defensive Mismatch
Detroit's defense ranks 15th in the league, allowing 22.8 points per game. The Cowboys' pass defense is a liability, ranking third-worst in the NFL at 251.5 passing yards allowed per game. Dallas has been even more vulnerable overall on defense, giving up 28.5 points per contestโsecond-worst in the league.
Offensive Strength Across Both Sidelines
The Lions rank third in offensive production with 29.2 points per game. Dallas counters with 29.3 points per contest, the second-best in the NFL.
In the passing game, Detroit generates 238.2 yards per game (seventh-best) while allowing 212.5 passing yards per contest. The Cowboys lead the NFL with 271.3 passing yards per game but have been torched defensively.
On the ground, Detroit ranks fourth with 138.1 rushing yards per game while allowing 103.7 per contest (11th-ranked defense). Dallas generates 121.8 rushing yards per game but allows 124.7 per game on defense.
Head-to-Head
Dallas has won four of the past five matchups against Detroit. However, the Lions have outscored the Cowboys by 9 points across their last five games.
Lions' Offensive Arsenal
Jared Goff has been efficient in 12 games, throwing for 3,025 yards with 25 touchdowns against just five interceptions, posting a 69.8% completion percentage.
Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 1,019 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games, averaging 5.8 yards per carry.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has emerged as a centerpiece of the passing attack with 75 catches for 884 yards and nine touchdowns.
Cowboys' Firepower
Dak Prescott leads the offense with 3,261 passing yards (271.8 per game), 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions across 12 games at a 69.3% completion rate.
Javonte Williams has contributed 955 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground (79.6 per game).
George Pickens is a reception machine with 73 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games, averaging 95.2 yards per contest.
Game Details
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
