The Dallas Morning News’ columnists and beat writers make their predictions for Sunday’s game.
Somehow these teams combined for just 39 points when they met in December. That feels more like a halftime score with both defenses struggling in different ways and the Detroit offense clicking on all cylinders. Dallas is more limited and that’s going to make it tough for Cowboys to secure their first home win. Unless Rico Dowdle has an especially solid game, the Cowboys are too one-dimensional.
The Cowboys rallied for a low-scoring victory against the offensively challenged Steelers last Sunday. This will not be the same style of contest — at least not from a Lions perspective. Detroit is averaging 26 points per game; Dallas is averaging 23.4. QB Jared Goff was a perfect 18-of-18 passing in his last outing and the Lions have an effective running back committee. These Cowboys are unpredictable, but all signs point toward a big victory for the Lions.
The Cowboy’s defense is severely depleted by injuries, and the offense doesn’t nearly have the personnel to match the explosiveness of their opponent. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff will put on a show at AT&T Stadium, leading one of the most lethal attacks in the league. Goff will lead his team to reach or surpass its average of 26 points per game, and with their top defensive pieces unavailable to play, Dallas will not be able to stop him.
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