Final2025 Week 14

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions

Dallas Cowboys

Away

30

Detroit Lions

HomeWon

44

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cowboys36101130
Lions101071744

DAL 30DET 44 Final

  • Passing leader

    Dak Prescott

    DAL · QB

    20.4PPR pts

    31/47, 376 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jahmyr Gibbs

    DET · RB

    37.0PPR pts

    12 ATT, 43 YDS, 3 TD, 7 REC, 77 REC YDS

  • Cowboys leader

    Ryan Flournoy

    DAL · WR

    26.5PPR pts

    9 REC, 115 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    D.J. Reed

    DET

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Lions 44, Cowboys 30: Detroit leads from start to finish

Detroit led 20–9 at halftime and outscored Dallas 24–21 after the break to win 44–30. Dallas outgained the Lions 417–408, but the Lions averaged 7.2 yards per play.

The Cowboys went 6-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.7 yards/play DET 7.2 · DAL 5.5
  • +3 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Cowboys vs Lions
CowboysStatLions
5.5Yards per play7.2
3Turnovers0
Other team stats
417Total yards408
76Plays57
40%Third-down conversion38%
31:23Time of possession28:37

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored five touchdowns and three field goals; the Cowboys scored two touchdowns and five field goals.

Scoring plays, Cowboys vs Lions
TimeTeamPlayDALDET
1st quarter
10:46DETJake Bates 38-yard FG Takes lead03
8:07DALBrandon Aubrey 57-yard FG Ties game33
2:14DETJahmyr Gibbs 1-yard TD run Takes leadJake Bates XP310
2nd quarter
9:23DALBrandon Aubrey 42-yard FG610
4:27DETDavid Montgomery 35-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP617
0:50DALBrandon Aubrey 55-yard FG917
0:00DETJake Bates 47-yard FG Extends lead920
3rd quarter
14:14DETJared Goff → Isaac TeSlaa, 12-yard TD Extends leadJake Bates XP927
10:41DALJavonte Williams 1-yard TD runBrandon Aubrey XP1627
2:49DALBrandon Aubrey 63-yard FG1927
4th quarter
11:50DETJake Bates 46-yard FG Extends lead1930
9:52DALDak Prescott → Ryan Flournoy, 42-yard TDDak Prescott → Jake Ferguson, 2-pt conversion2730
7:17DETJahmyr Gibbs 10-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP2737
3:42DALBrandon Aubrey 29-yard FG3037
2:19DETJahmyr Gibbs 13-yard TD run Extends leadJake Bates XP3044

Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Lions, Week 14 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jahmyr GibbsDETRB37.0 PTSRB1
  2. Ryan FlournoyDALWR26.5 PTSWR5
  3. Dak PrescottDALQB20.4 PTSQB9
  4. CeeDee LambDALWR18.1 PTSWR10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Dak PrescottDALQB20.4QB931/4737612314079.7Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB16.2QB1425/34309102-20111.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB37.0RB1RB1243377770Start/Sit →
Ryan FlournoyDALWR26.5WR5WR———1391151Start/Sit →
CeeDee LambDALWR18.1WR10WR———861210Start/Sit →
Jameson WilliamsDETWR17.3WR12WR17097960Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR15.2WR18WR———96920Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDALRB14.7RB17RB176714200Start/Sit →
David MontgomeryDETRB14.3RB19RB660111130Start/Sit →
Jake FergusonDALTE10.8TE12TE———75580Start/Sit →
Isaac TeSlaaDETWR10.0WR32WR———32201Start/Sit →
George PickensDALWR8.7WR37WR———95370Start/Sit →
KaVontae TurpinDALWR5.0WR58WR14022260Start/Sit →
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE2.2TE42TE———21120Start/Sit →
Anthony FirkserDETTE1.7TE50TE———1170
Brevyn Spann-FordDALTE1.7TE51TE———1170Start/Sit →
Ross DwelleyDETTE1.4TE54TE———1140
Malik DavisDALRB0.6RB68RB360————
Malik CunninghamDETWR0.1WR101WR110————
Jonathan MingoDALWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Dallas Cowboys

Snap Share

  1. George PickensWR69 snaps84%
  2. Jake FergusonTE66 snaps80%
  3. Javonte WilliamsRB65 snaps79%
  4. Ryan FlournoyWR53 snaps65%
  5. KaVontae TurpinWR43 snaps52%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Ryan Flournoy28%, 13 targets
  2. George Pickens19%, 9 targets
  3. CeeDee Lamb17%, 8 targets
  4. Jake Ferguson15%, 7 targets
  5. Javonte Williams9%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 6 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Javonte Williams71%, 17 carries
  2. Dak Prescott13%, 3 carries
  3. Malik Davis13%, 3 carries
  4. KaVontae Turpin4%, 1 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR57 snaps92%
  2. Jameson WilliamsWR57 snaps92%
  3. Isaac TeSlaaWR48 snaps77%
  4. Jahmyr GibbsRB43 snaps69%
  5. Anthony FirkserTE35 snaps56%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown29%, 9 targets
  2. Jameson Williams29%, 9 targets
  3. Jahmyr Gibbs23%, 7 targets
  4. Isaac TeSlaa10%, 3 targets
  5. Anthony Firkser3%, 1 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs55%, 12 carries
  2. David Montgomery27%, 6 carries
  3. Jared Goff9%, 2 carries
  4. Jameson Williams5%, 1 carries
  5. Malik Cunningham5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR5792%929%0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR5792%929%1
George PickensDALWR6984%919%0
Jake FergusonDALTE6680%715%0
Javonte WilliamsDALRB6579%49%17
Isaac TeSlaaDETWR4877%310%0
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB4369%723%12
Ryan FlournoyDALWR5365%1328%0
Anthony FirkserDETTE3556%13%0
KaVontae TurpinDALWR4352%24%1
CeeDee LambDALWR3846%817%0
David MontgomeryDETRB1931%13%6
Jonathan MingoDALWR1721%12%0
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE1721%24%0
Brevyn Spann-FordDALTE1316%12%0
Malik DavisDALRB810%00%3
Tom KennedyDETWR58%00%0
Jacob SaylorsDETRB23%00%0
Dominic LovettDETWR23%00%0
Malik CunninghamDETWR12%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Dak PrescottDAL · QB20.422.8−2.4100%47 att—47313%00%
Ryan FlournoyDAL · WR26.522.2+4.365%28% tgt—000%1328%
Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB37.019.7+17.369%55% car—01255%723%
Javonte WilliamsDAL · RB14.717.8−3.179%71% car—01771%49%
Jared GoffDET · QB16.216.4−0.2100%34 att—3429%00%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR17.316.0+1.392%29% tgt—015%929%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR15.215.3−0.192%29% tgt—000%929%
George PickensDAL · WR8.715.3−6.684%19% tgt—000%919%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR18.113.6+4.546%17% tgt—000%817%
Jake FergusonDAL · TE10.811.9−1.180%15% tgt—000%715%
David MontgomeryDET · RB14.35.6+8.731%27% car—0627%13%
Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR10.05.1+4.977%10% tgt—000%310%
KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR5.04.1+0.952%4% tgt—014%24%
Luke SchoonmakerDAL · TE2.23.4−1.221%4% tgt—000%24%
Malik DavisDAL · RB0.61.9−1.310%13% car—0313%00%
Anthony FirkserDET · TE1.71.70.056%3% tgt—000%13%
Brevyn Spann-FordDAL · TE1.71.70.016%2% tgt—000%12%
Jonathan MingoDAL · WR0.01.7−1.721%2% tgt—000%12%
Ross DwelleyDET · TE1.41.7−0.3—3% tgt—000%13%
Malik CunninghamDET · WR0.10.6−0.52%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Cowboys 47 targets and 24 carries; Lions 31 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Dak Prescott

DAL · QB · 20.4 pts on 22.8 expected

31 of 47 passing for 376 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →

Jared Goff

DET · QB · 16.2 pts on 16.4 expected

25 of 34 passing for 309 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Ryan Flournoy

DAL · WR · 26.5 pts on 22.2 expected

13 targets (28% of the team's), 9 catches for 115 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Ryan Flournoy →

Javonte Williams Volume, no payoff

DAL · RB · 14.7 pts on 17.8 expected

4 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 0 yards; 17 carries (71% of the team's) for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Jahmyr Gibbs Ran hot

DET · RB · 37.0 pts on 19.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 7 catches for 77 yards; 12 carries (55% of the team's) for 43 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jahmyr Gibbs →

Jameson Williams

DET · WR · 17.3 pts on 16.0 expected

9 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 96 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Jameson Williams →

George Pickens Unlucky

DAL · WR · 8.7 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: George Pickens →

David Montgomery Ran hot

DET · RB · 14.3 pts on 5.6 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards; 6 carries (27% of the team's) for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Dallas Cowboys

  • Stock up: Ryan Flournoy played 65% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
  • Stock up: Jonathan Mingo played 21% of the snaps, up from a 4% season average.
  • Stock down: CeeDee Lamb played 46% of the snaps, down from a 74% season average.

Detroit Lions

  • Stock up: Isaac TeSlaa played 77% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Anthony Firkser played 56% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cowboys defense and Lions defense
Points allowed toCowboys DLions D
QBs22.918.7
RBs25.219.3
WRs38.434.5
TEs12.213.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Detroit opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Lions win probability

Lions win probability by game minuteLions started at 60%, stood at 91% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 15 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Bates 38-yd FG60% → 68%Q1 10:46
  2. +20Gibbs 1-yd TD run59% → 79%Q1 2:14
  3. +18Montgomery 35-yd TD run72% → 90%Q2 4:27
  4. −24Prescott → Flournoy, 42-yd TD98% → 74%Q4 9:52
  5. +22Gibbs 10-yd TD run77% → 99%Q4 7:17

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cowboys vs Lions
Dallas CowboysMeasureDetroit Lions
76Plays57
68%Pass rate61%
6.3Yds / dropback8.5
3.8Yds / carry5.0
6/15Third downs3/8

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 19 fewer plays but gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DAL Flournoy 28% · Pickens 19% · Lamb 17%
  • DET Brown 29% · Williams 29% · Gibbs 23%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cowboys vs Lions
ResultDALDET
Touchdowns25
Field goals53
Punts12
Turnovers30
Missed field goals01

DET turnover edge: +3

  • The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 44-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Lions drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DETQ1 15:008444:14Field goal
DALQ1 10:468292:39Field goal
DETQ1 8:07321:00Punt
DALQ1 7:073-41:43Punt
DETQ1 5:246423:10Touchdown
DALQ1 2:1416467:51Field goal
DETQ2 9:23381:02Punt
DALQ2 8:214292:06Fumble
DETQ2 6:154531:48Touchdown
DALQ2 4:279433:37Field goal
DETQ2 0:506450:50Field goal
DALQ3 15:00100:12Interception
DETQ3 14:482140:34Touchdown
DALQ3 14:149653:33Touchdown
DETQ3 10:419344:56Missed FG
DALQ3 5:456132:56Field goal
DETQ3 2:4910405:59Field goal
DALQ4 11:504701:58Touchdown
DETQ4 9:525592:35Touchdown
DALQ4 7:1713563:35Field goal
DETQ4 3:423511:23Touchdown
DALQ4 2:198401:13Interception
DETQ4 1:062-21:06End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cowboys vs Lions Head-to-Head

The Cowboys and Lions first met in 1960 and have played 33 times since.

All-time series
19–14Cowboys lead, 33 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–1Cowboys won in 1970 and 2014; Lions won in 1991
Largest Cowboys win
59–131968
Largest Lions win
47–92024

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, L = Lions win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cowboys vs Lions
CowboysStatLions
7-9-1Record9-8
27.7Points per game28.3
391.9Yards per game373.2
5.9Yards per play6.0
30.1Points allowed per game24.3
377.0Yards allowed per game331.9

Cowboys vs Lions Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DET −3.5Lions covered by 10.5
Total
55.5Over: 74 points scored (by 18.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Lions29.544+14.5
Cowboys26.030+4.0

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Cowboys 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Dallas Cowboys

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
2–0
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Detroit Lions

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
2–0
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Cowboys and Lions in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Cowboy or a Lion, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Cowboys vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Cowboys vs Lions Week 14 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 44–30 in Week 14 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on December 4, 2025. See the Lions' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Cowboys vs Lions?

The final score was Lions 44, Cowboys 30. The Lions led 20–9 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 21, Lions 24.

What happened in the Cowboys vs Lions game?

Detroit led 20–9 at halftime and outscored Dallas 24–21 after the break to win 44–30. Dallas outgained the Lions 417–408, but the Lions averaged 7.2 yards per play. Jahmyr Gibbs led all players with 7 catches for 77 yards, plus 12 carries for 43 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The Cowboys committed 3 turnovers, the Lions none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Lions?

Jahmyr Gibbs led the game with 37.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 14, on 7 catches for 77 yards, plus 12 carries for 43 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Ryan Flournoy was next with 26.5 (WR5). See Jahmyr Gibbs's 2025 game log.

Who led Cowboys vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 31 of 47 for 376 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Javonte Williams (DAL) led in rushing with 17 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) led in receiving with 6 catches for 121 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jahmyr Gibbs score against the Cowboys?

Jahmyr Gibbs scored 37.0 points in PPR leagues, 33.5 in half-PPR and 30.0 in standard scoring against the Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 season, on 7 catches for 77 yards, plus 12 carries for 43 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 23% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Lions?

Jahmyr Gibbs outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 37.0 PPR points on 19.7 xFP (+17.3). George Pickens fell furthest short, with 8.7 points on 15.3 xFP (−6.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Lions beat the Cowboys?

The Lions beat the Cowboys 44–30 because they averaged 7.2 yards per play to 5.5 and won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Lions?

The Lions won the turnover battle 3–0: the Cowboys gave the ball away 3 times and the Lions not at all. The Lions won the game.

What is the all-time Cowboys vs Lions record?

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 19–14 across 33 meetings since 1960, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Cowboys and Lions last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on October 13, 2024, when the Lions beat the Cowboys 47–9.

Have the Cowboys and Lions met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2014 playoffs. The Cowboys are 2–1 against the Lions in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Cowboys vs Lions?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −3.5, making the Detroit Lions 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 55.5. That implied about 29.5 points for the Lions and 26.0 for the Cowboys.

Did Cowboys vs Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 55.5, and the teams combined for 74 points, 18.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Lions?

The Lions covered by 10.5 against the closing line of Lions −3.5. The final margin was 14 points.