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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said the team needs to use the anger they feel from losing in Week 14 as fuel for the final stretch of the season.
According to Next Gen Stats, the Lions now have a 53% chance to make the playoffs. Had they lost, that number would’ve dropped to 19%. The Cowboys’ playoff chances look rather bleak at just 9%. If Dallas pulled out a win Thursday night, Next Gen Stats would’ve given it a 39% chance to make the playoffs.
Jahmyr Gibbs recorded three rushing touchdowns guiding Detroit to a pivotal victory to remain in the NFC playoff race
The Lions move along with at 8-5, not comfortable with their playoff situation but feeling better about their chances. The Cowboys now have to win out to have any realistic chance, and even that might not be enough.
Brian Schottenheimer called plays conservatively during Week 14, and the Dallas Cowboys head coach is being called out for it.
Branch was injured with 3:50 remaining in the fourth quarter during the team’s 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Will the real Cowboys defense please stand up?
Well, as you can see, the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes took a massive hit last night in the loss to the Detroit Lions, mainly because the defense we saw early in the season returned last night.
Dallas would have to pull upset over the Lions on Thursday, then win out. After that, things get very interesting.