| Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) at Detroit Lions (7-5) | |||
| Game Details: Thursday, December 4, 8:15 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Ford Field | |||
| Where to Watch: Amazon Prime |
Week 14 Matchup
At the start of the season, no one would be surprised that the Dallas Cowboys’ game at the Detroit Lions in Week 14 is for a playoff spot. However, the surprise is in the details. Both teams are not fighting for a playoff seed instead, they are fighting for their playoff lives.
Detroit enters the game having lost two of its past three. The Cowboys are riding a three-game win streak.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | +3.5 | +130 | Over 54.5 |
| Detroit Lions | -3.5 | -154 | Under 54.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Dallas Cowboys | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 29.3 | Points Per Game | 29.2 |
| 271.3 | Passing Yards Per Game | 238.2 |
| 121.8 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 138.1 |
| 28.5 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 22.8 |
| 251.5 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 212.5 |
| 124.7 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 103.7 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys’ key statistical rankings:
- The Cowboys are ranked second in passing yards behind New England, which has played one more game.Â
- The Cowboys have a poor turnover differential, as their -5 ranks them 26th in the league. Â
- Wide receiver George Pickens is second in the league with 1,142 receiving yards
Detroit Lions
The Lions’ key statistical rankings:
- The Lions are ranked fourth with 1,657 rushing yardsÂ
- The Lions are second with an average of 5.01 yards per carryÂ
- The Lions has caused 13 turnovers and have gave up the ball 8 times (+5), this ranks seventh in the leagueÂ
Prediction
Even if Detroit receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is available, it is doubtful he will be at full speed. Even with the game in Detroit, it appears the Cowboys are on too much of a roll compared to the Lions’ downward trends. The Cowboys will cover the spread in a low-scoring game.
