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Gibbs Guides Lions Past Cowboys, Improves Playoff Chances

Jahmyr Gibbs had 3 touchdowns and 7 catches for 77 yards as the Lions avoided consecutive losses and stayed atop the NFC wild-card race, improving to 8-5.

  • On Thursday night in Detroit, Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions running back, ran three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed a 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
  • With playoff stakes high, the Lions prevented consecutive losses and preserved their spot as the NFC's top wild-card with five weeks left in the regular season.
  • Gibbs contributed both rushing and receiving with seven catches for 77 yards and 43 rushing yards on 12 carries, while Detroit's pass rush sacked Dak Prescott five times, including three by Al-Quadin Muhammad and a forced fumble by Jack Campbell.
  • After Lamb's concussion, the Dallas Cowboys lost a key receiver and saw Brandon Aubrey become the first NFL kicker with three 55-plus yard field goals in one game.
  • Up next, Dallas hosts Minnesota on Dec. 14, while the Detroit Lions visit the Los Angeles Rams; Dallas sits outside the playoff bracket if it started today.
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Detroit is getting closer to the playoffs, while Dallas' chances are getting smaller.

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In a game with a dramatic ending, Detroit took a coup of authority by getting a major 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last night. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed three notes, the last of 13 yards with two minutes to play, to seal the valuable victory of the Lions that with that result avoided losing consecutive duels for the first time in more than three years, while practically leaving their rivals out of playoffs. The cowboy star, Dak Prescott,…

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