Lions vs. Cowboys Week 14: Revenge Game or Dallas' Late Surge?

The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 14, a primetime rematch of last season's 47-9 Lions rout that still stings for Dallas. The 7-5 Lions, coming off two losses, face a 6-5-1 Cowboys team riding a three-game winning streak and averaging 29.3 points per game. Lions open as 3-point favorites at Ford Field, with the total at 53.5. This preview examines the revenge angle, Dallas' offensive revival, and how Detroit's defensive woes could decide a game with playoff implications for both NFC contenders.