Two NFC teams looking to stay alive in the playoff picture face off on Thursday Night Football, as the Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys.

Detroit's gone 3-4 since their 4-1 start, as the Packers swept the season series in a 31-24 victory over the Lions on Thanksgiving Day . The team that traded Micah Parsons to Green Bay, the Cowboys, won their Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Chiefs to keep their playoff chances afloat.

The Lions are currently 2-1 against NFC East opponents this year, and have avoided losing back-to-back games through their rough stretch in the middle of the season . But injuries have hampered their Super Bowl hopes, and a possible return from Frank Ragnow was halted due to a failed physical .

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are on a three-game winning streak a

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