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Tight end Jake Ferguson leads the Cowboys in red zone targets (20) and ranks second on the team in receiving touchdowns (7). See who else we're backing!
Entering the night, the Lions and Cowboys were the first two teams on the outside looking in at the playoff picture. That’s still the case following the Lions’ victory, but both teams’ chances to make the playoffs changed drastically with the Thursday Night Football result.
Unhappy football fans think the NFL refs have "rigged" the Cowboys-Lions game after a head-scratching call in the first half.
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NFL Flex Schedule 2025: When can the NFL start flexing games? SNF, MNF and TNF flex rules explained
The NFL uses flexible scheduling late in the season to ensure that the biggest games end up in the best time slots.
Dallas' late resurgence and Detroit's sudden urgency come together for a banger of a TNF matchup. Points could be plentiful.