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.

Jahmyr Gibbs recorded three rushing touchdowns guiding Detroit to a pivotal victory to remain in the NFC playoff race

The Detroit Lions (8-5, 3rd in NFC North) beat the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1, 2nd in NFC East) 44-30 on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Ford Field in Detroit. With the win, the Lions keep their playoff hopes alive in a crowded NFC postseason picture.

The Detroit Lions returned to Ford Field just one week after their divisional loss on Thanksgiving Day, this time prepared to play the hot-handed Dallas Cowboys.

The Detroit Lions' offense has had significantly more success throughout the 2025 season when running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores a touchdown. Whether it be a rushing touchdown or being on the receiving end of a toss from quarterback Jared Goff, the Lions are 8-0 this season when the former first-round pick finds the end zone.

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

The NFL announced a unique piece of history for the Detroit Lions after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, moving to 8-5 and positioning themselves as top challengers for the final NFC playoff seed.

The Lions star refused to let an ankle injury keep him from making history against the Cowboys, impressing teammates and coaches with his remarkable determination.

Campbell hit Goff and Gibbs first, then shouted out defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad who harassed Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott all night to the tune of three sacks and three tackles. Then, the kneecap enthusiast took the room to another level by uttering a somewhat surprising name in reserve wide receiver/occasional kick returner Tom Kennedy.