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Detroit Lions Outscore Cowboys in Primetime to Preserve Playoff Hopes
Detroit's balanced offense and key defensive plays lifted their playoff chances to 54%, while Dallas struggled with injuries and a late comeback fell short.
- On Thursday, December 4, the Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 at Ford Field, improving to an 8-5 record in a must-win Thursday Night Football game.
- Coming into the game, Detroit Lions needed a win to preserve wild-card hopes and Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports showed their chances rose from 30 percent to 45 percent after victory.
- Quarterback Jared Goff delivered 309 passing yards spreading the ball to seven players, while Detroit forced three takeaways including an Amik Robertson-forced fumble recovered by Brian Branch.
- According to NFL Network, Detroit Lions' playoff probability rises to 54% after their win, while Dallas Cowboys' chances fall to the single digits, tying an NFL record.
- The victory positions Detroit Lions with a stronger wild-card case and intensifies the NFC North battle as Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers meet at Lambeau Field this Sunday.
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