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2025 Week 14 · Thu, Dec 4, 2025 · Ford Field
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Detroit Lions 44–30. Biggest swing: Q4 8:26, DET +11% win probability on one snap.
The game in one curve — scrub to replay it
(8:26) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 1-J.Williams to DAL 26 for 29 yards (14-M.Bell). PENALTY on DAL-53-J.Houston, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at DAL 26.
How the points landed
(10:50) 39-J.Bates 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Score after this play: DAL 0 — DET 3(8:12) 17-B.Aubrey 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Score after this play: DAL 3 — DET 3(2:18) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 0-J.Gibbs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 3 — DET 10(9:27) 17-B.Aubrey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Score after this play: DAL 6 — DET 10(4:36) (Shotgun) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 6 — DET 17(:55) 17-B.Aubrey 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Score after this play: DAL 9 — DET 17(:04) 39-J.Bates 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Score after this play: DAL 9 — DET 20(14:18) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 9 — DET 27(10:43) 33-J.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 16 — DET 27(2:54) 17-B.Aubrey 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Score after this play: DAL 19 — DET 27(11:54) 39-J.Bates 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Score after this play: DAL 19 — DET 30(9:59) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-R.Flournoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (two-point conversion good)
Score after this play: DAL 27 — DET 30(7:22) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 0-J.Gibbs left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 27 — DET 37(3:45) 17-B.Aubrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Score after this play: DAL 30 — DET 37(2:25) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 0-J.Gibbs right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (kick good)
Score after this play: DAL 30 — DET 44Down-to-down truth
| Metric | Cowboys | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive plays | 77 | 55 |
| Total yards | 419 (edge) | 410 |
| Yards per play | 5.4 | 7.5 (edge) |
| Expected points added / play | -0.01 | 0.33 (edge) |
| Success rate | 43% | 49% (edge) |
| Dropback rate | 71% | 64% |
| Dropback efficiency (EPA/play) | -0.02 | 0.35 (edge) |
| Rush efficiency (EPA/play) | 0.01 | 0.31 (edge) |
| Third downs | 6/15 (edge) | 3/8 |
| Red-zone trips → TDs | 0 → 0 | 0 → 0 |
| Explosive plays (10+ rush / 20+ pass) | 9 | 9 |
| First downs gained on snaps | 25 (edge) | 18 |
| Sacks taken | 5 | 1 (edge) |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 (edge) |
Cowboys outgained Lions 419–410 but lost the turnover battle 3–0. That was the game.
Who moved the needle
Passing · DAL
31/47, 376 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
1.0 expected points added · +1.2% completion over expected
Passing · DET
25/34, 309 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT
12.2 expected points added · +9.6% completion over expected
Possession by possession
| # | Team | Start | Plays | Scrim yds | Clock | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET | DET 36 | 9 | 44 | 4:14 | Field goal +3 | |
| 2 | DAL | DAL 32 | 9 | 29 | 2:39 | Field goal +3 | |
| 3 | DET | DET 47 | 5 | 2 | 1:00 | Punt | |
| 4 | DAL | DAL 5 | 4 | -4 | 1:43 | Punt | |
| 5 | DET | DAL 42 | 7 | 47 | 3:10 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 6 | DAL | DAL 30 | 17 | 46 | 7:51 | Field goal +3 | |
| 7 | DET | DET 29 | 5 | 13 | 1:02 | Punt | |
| 8 | DAL | DAL 21 | 4 | 29 | 2:06 | Fumble | |
| 9 | DET | DET 47 | 5 | 68 | 1:48 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 10 | DAL | DAL 20 | 10 | 58 | 3:37 | Field goal +3 | |
| 11 | DET | DET 26 | 7 | 31 | 0:50 | Field goal +3 | |
| 12 | DAL | DAL 30 | 2 | 0 | 0:12 | Interception | |
| 13 | DET | DAL 14 | 3 | 14 | 0:34 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 14 | DAL | DAL 35 | 11 | 60 | 3:33 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 15 | DET | DET 32 | 10 | 34 | 4:56 | Missed field goal | |
| 16 | DAL | DAL 42 | 6 | 33 | 2:56 | Field goal +3 | |
| 17 | DET | DET 32 | 11 | 60 | 5:59 | Field goal +3 | |
| 18 | DAL | DAL 30 | 6 | 72 | 1:58 | Touchdown +8 | |
| 19 | DET | DET 41 | 7 | 46 | 2:35 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 20 | DAL | DAL 33 | 14 | 56 | 3:35 | Field goal +3 | |
| 21 | DET | DET 49 | 5 | 51 | 1:23 | Touchdown +7 | |
| 22 | DAL | DAL 31 | 9 | 40 | 1:13 | Interception | |
| 23 | DET | DET 14 | 2 | 0 | 1:06 | End of game |
15 of 23 drives ended in points. Longest march: Cowboys gained 72 scrimmage yards over 6 plays for a touchdown.
Full stat lines
| Player | C/Att | Yds | TD | INT | Sacked | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 31/47 | 376 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Player | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | 17 | 67 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Dak Prescott | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Malik Davis | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | -0.7 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Tgt share | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | 6 | 8 | 121 | 0 | 17% | 8.0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | 9 | 13 | 115 | 1 | 28% | 6.3 |
| Jake Ferguson | 5 | 7 | 58 | 0 | 15% |
| Player | Solo | Ast | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | 3 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr. | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell |
| Player | C/Att | Yds | TD | INT | Sacked | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 25/34 | 309 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12.2 |
| Player | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 1 |
Closing number vs result
Lions closed -3.5 and covered, winning by 14.
Total closed 55.5; the game landed 74 — over by 18.5.
Conditions and crew
| -2.0 |
| George Pickens | 5 | 9 | 37 | 0 | 19% | -4.6 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 4% | 2.2 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 4% | 0.7 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2% | 0.5 |
| Javonte Williams | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9% | -2.9 |
| Jonathan Mingo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2% | -0.6 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 0.0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reddy Steward | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.6 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.4 |
| Jameson Williams | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Malik Cunningham | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| Jared Goff | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD | Tgt share | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | 7 | 9 | 96 | 0 | 29% | 5.7 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 6 | 9 | 92 | 0 | 29% | 2.3 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 7 | 7 | 77 | 0 | 23% | 4.4 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 2 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 10% | 1.9 |
| David Montgomery | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3% | 1.0 |
| Anthony Firkser | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3% | 0.9 |
| Ross Dwelley | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3% | -0.2 |
| Player | Solo | Ast | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | 6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Anzalone | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brian Branch | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
