Lions vs Cowboys – Starting Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, and More

The Detroit Lions will play against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 17 game at AT&T Stadium. The Lions roared louder and secured a 20-24 crushing win over the Minnesota Vikings, clinching their first NFC division title in 30 years.

The Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes rely on winning the crucial Week 17 matchup following their upset against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. So, let’s see the status of both teams, including their injuries, predictions, and much more.

Crucial players from both teams

Key players for the Cowboys

Dak Prescott has been a crucial team member, especially for the offense. He has completed 3,892 passing yards and thrown 30 impressive touchdowns. In addition, he has also completed 237 rushing yards (15.8 per game) and scored two touchdowns. Tony Pollard has also performed impressively, averaging 59.1 rushing yards per game. Daron Bland has also contributed notably to the team’s offense with 558 receiving yards. On the defensive side, Marquese Ball and Micah Parsons have achieved remarkable statistics, with Parsons recording 13 sacks in the 2023 season and Ball with 82 tackles and TFL.

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Key players for the Lions

The pivotal players of the Lions include quarterback Jared Goff, who has an extensive passing rating and 37 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs, too, has been performing well with impressive rushing yards. In the defense, Alex Anzalone showed exceptional leadership on tackles. Furthermore, Brian Branch has had a powerful performance with his tackles.

Predictions!

Based on previous performances, the Lions have shown an impressive performance. The chances of the Lions winning per the money line stand at 32.8%. CBS Sports expressed concerns about the Lions’ defense. 

Injury List:

Detroit Lions

According to injury reports released on December 28, James Houston (pectoral), C.J. Gardener-Johnson (ankle), Cam Sutton (toe), Jason Cabinda (knee), Taylor Decker (groin), Frank Ragnow (knee), and Jerry Jacobs (hamstring) will be out in the showdown against the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys

Notable players like Rico Dowdle, Malik Hooker, Hunter Luepke, Zack Martin, Viliami Fehoko Jr., Chuma Edoga, and Matt Waletzko will be out of the Week 17 matchup against the Lions.

Where to watch the game?

Date: December 30, 2023

Time: 8:15 PM ET

Place: AT&T Stadium

Broadcast: ESPN

Given the above analysis, it is hard to determine who will clinch the victory. With strength in running the football, the Lions should top the chart. The Cowboys also perform well with their defense, which could help eke out a win. Let’s see how Saturday night unfolds.

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