Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) avoids the tackle of Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) during the first half Thursday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Detroit Lions will host the Dallas Cowboys tonight and both teams need a win to improve their playoff picture.

Detroit and Dallas are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild-card spot and are holding out hope they can contend for division championships.

The Lions beat the Cowboys 47-9 last season in Dallas. Detroit lost to Green Bay and Dallas beat Kansas City on Thanksgiving.

Dallas (6-5-1) at Detroit (7-5), 7:15 tonight, Amazon Prime.

BetMGM line: Lions by 3.

Against the spread: Cowboys 7-5; Lions 6-6.

Series record: Cowboys lead 19-13.

Last meeting: Lions beat Cowboys 47-9 on Oct. 13, 2024.

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