Detroit Lions – Dallas Cowboys : Thursday Night Football at Ford Field 
Thursday night the Lions host the Cowboys in the Week 14 opener. Two heavy offenses clash: Dallas has confirmed its rise while Detroit needs a response after the Thanksgiving loss.
Detroit Lions : a scoring attack, O-line to watch 
Detroit (7-5) boasts one of the league’s most productive offenses, led by Jared Goff and a complete offensive trio. Jahmyr Gibbs is ripping up the stat sheet and Amon-Ra St. Brown remains the primary target. Still, the O-line got exposed on Thanksgiving and Goff took multiple sacks — a worry for a physical matchup. The Lions can explode for big games, but protecting the quarterback and handling the opponent’s pass rush will decide this one.
Dallas Cowboys : the momentum is real 
The Cowboys (6-5-1) are on a roll and come in with confidence. Dak Prescott has his arm back after some iffy throws and the offense is humming, with CeeDee Lamb the go-to for the aerial drives. Collectively Dallas piled up 454 yards on Kansas City at Thanksgiving and benefits from a solid backfield where Rico Dowdle brings power on the ground when needed. Defensively they still show holes: too many yards conceded and vulnerability to teams that mix pass and run.
Key takeaways
- Two hot offenses: Dallas and Detroit score a lot.
- The Cowboys ride a winning streak and have attacking momentum.
- Detroit must sort out its pass protection.
- Monitor Amon-Ra St. Brown’s availability (ankle).
NFL Pick Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys
Detroit Lions to win
Tight game expected: Goff’s protection and Dallas’ ability to force turnovers will be decisive. If St. Brown is fit, Detroit has the pieces to win at home, and the game should go over the projected total.
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