Detroit
Lions
6-2
30
FINAL
59
Dallas
Cowboys
7-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Detroit Lions 59-30, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs and solidifying their status as a formidable contender. The stakes were high, with both teams aiming for a critical victory to keep their championship hopes alive, but the Cowboys' explosive performance proved too much for the Lions.
Dak Prescott showcased his elite quarterbacking skills, throwing for an impressive 418 yards and six touchdowns, leading an unstoppable offense. George Pickens emerged as his favorite target, racking up 155 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the scoring onslaught. Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions kept his team competitive with a strong 106 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match Dallas's firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Caleb Downs making his presence felt with four tackles and an interception. Rashan Gary added pressure on the Lions' offense, contributing one sack that disrupted their rhythm. The turning point came early in the third quarter when a key interception by Downs shifted momentum firmly in favor of Dallas, allowing them to pull away and secure a commanding lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 418 | 6 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 42 | 23 | 55% | 376 | 4 | 2 | 96.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 13 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 155 | 51.7 | 78 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 100 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 46 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 8 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 45 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 9 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hilton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 58 |

