In a hard-fought battle that ended with a questionable call, the Detroit Lions fell short, marking their fifth loss of the season against the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 20-19.
While the offense struggled to find its rhythm, the defense stepped up and showcased a clinic, slowing down the typically dominant Cowboys offense on their home turf. The Lions continued to exhibit their aggressiveness, executing a successful fake punt deep in their territory and opting to go for the win rather than settling for a tie and heading into overtime. Had it not been for a highly controversial call from the referees at a critical juncture in the game, the Lions might still be in the running for the top seed in the NFC.
It’s undeniably a tough situation when the outcome hinges on referee decisions. Nevertheless, let’s delve into this week’s Lions Studs and Duds from their “loss” against the Cowboys.