Lions at Cowboys
Detroit Lions 38, Dallas Cowboys 35 · FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Lions 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Cowboys 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPSam Darnold 384 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 175 yds rushingKyle Williams 124 yds receivingTaron Johnson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 402 · 328Passing yards 380 · 153Rushing yards 22 · 175Completions 22/35 · 7/9Yards per carry 3.1 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
In a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 38-35, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. This high-stakes contest kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams fought fiercely for a chance at the title.
Sam Darnold was the standout performer for the Lions, racking up an impressive 384 passing yards and throwing four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Meanwhile, the Cowboys relied on a powerful ground game from Jahmyr Gibbs, who amassed 175 rushing yards, and Kyle Williams, who contributed significantly with 124 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial stops that ultimately determined the outcome. Christian Gonzalez led the team with four total tackles, while Will McDonald IV recorded a key sack, applying pressure that disrupted the Cowboys' rhythm. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Taron Johnson's interception gave the Lions the momentum they needed to seal the victory and advance to the championship.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 22/35 | 63% | 384 | 4 | 1 | 126.3 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 7/9 | 78% | 160 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 26 | 175 | 6.7 | 78 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Tucker KraftTE | 7 | 123 | 17.6 | 51 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 33 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 48 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 59 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Taron JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montaric BrownCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chidobe AwuzieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 5 | 24 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |