Who won the Cowboys vs Lions game? This is the sixth matchup between the two teams this season. After winning the NFC Central, the Dallas-Fort Worth team received a first-round playoff bye and faced the upstart Dallas-Fort Worth team in the Division Round. The upstart Dallas-Fort Worth team had gone from 1-15 in 1989 to 11-5 under the coaching of Jimmy Johnson. After that playoff series, the Dallas-Fort-Worthy went on to win three Super Bowls.
In the NFC Championship Game, Dak Prescott completed 29 of 46 passes for 444 yards, his third straight game with 400+ passing yards. While the offense did not produce big plays like a touchdown, the special teams were solid and helped the team get a win. Dak Prescott found wide-open receivers, shook off defenders and picked up first downs with his legs. This showed that the Cowboys are not a run-first team anymore.
Dak Prescott was spectacular in this game, as he threw for 444 yards on 29 of 46 attempts. He has now had three games of over 400 yards. The big plays that Dak made were the result of his elite balance and tackle-breaking abilities. His three TD passes were the difference between the Lions and the Cowboys. In addition, he ran for twelve yards and returned a kickoff 42 yards for a touchdown.
Dallas was able to capitalize on its recent defensive line additions. Michael Bennett and Robert Quinn were key contributors in the defense. They combined for three sacks and six total tackles, including a half-sack. Both of them contributed to the Cowboys’ pass rush. Along with Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence also showed that the Cowboys are not a run-first team anymore.
The Dallas Cowboys vs. Lions matchup was the most anticipated game of the season, as the teams have never played each other in a playoff game. However, the Lions have been able to make the playoffs five times in the past 25 seasons. In fact, the Lions won two of their division titles back in 1991 and 1995. They are now in the NFL’s top four after two games.
The Cowboys’ defense was the biggest difference in the game, as both teams had strong running backs and strong passing defenses. Against the Rams, the Cowboys had an advantage on the ground, but the Lions had the better defensive line. The second-half of the game was the more entertaining one, but the team that won the season was the better overall team.
