Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

At risk of watching the season go down the drain, the Detroit Lions needed a win badly vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, and got one, winning 44-30 to go to 8-5 on the season.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, tries to hold on to the ball as Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) makes a hit during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch leaves the field with trainers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) takes a hit from Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during

See Full Page