Cowboys at Lions
Dallas Cowboys 31, Detroit Lions 27 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Cowboys 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Lions 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJared Goff 249 yds passingJavonte Williams 135 yds rushingCeeDee Lamb 102 yds receivingMarkquese Bell 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 321 · 357Passing yards 164 · 241Rushing yards 157 · 116Completions 11/23 · 17/33Yards per carry 12.1 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling contest, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 31-27 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory was crucial for the Cowboys as they aimed to build momentum early in the season, while the Lions sought to rebound after a tough opening week.
Javonte Williams showcased his prowess on the ground, racking up 135 rushing yards and proving to be a game-changer for Dallas. CeeDee Lamb added to the offensive firepower with 102 receiving yards, while Jared Goff of the Lions kept things competitive, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. His effort, however, fell just short as the Cowboys executed their game plan effectively.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Ameer Speed led the team with five tackles, while Donovan Ezeiruaku contributed with a pivotal sack. The turning point came when Markquese Bell intercepted a pass, halting a Lions drive that could have shifted the game's outcome. This defensive stand solidified the Cowboys' narrow victory and highlighted their resilience on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 11/23 | 48% | 171 | 1 | 1 | 69.2 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 17/33 | 52% | 249 | 2 | 1 | 84.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 18 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 18 | 116 | 6.4 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 24 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 22 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Markquese BellSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marist LiufauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Kenny Moore IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 4 | 20 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |