Gibbs’ Three-Touchdown Surge Lifts Lions Past Cowboys in High-Scoring Battle
So, this matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys turned into one of those nights where you could almost feel the urgency from the opening snap. And in the end, it was Jahmyr Gibbs who completely stole the spotlight. He was everywhere. The Lions’ running back punched in three touchdowns — including a decisive 13-yard score with just over two minutes left — and that final dash essentially locked in Detroit’s much-needed 44–30 win.
This victory felt especially important for Detroit because it kept them from slipping into back-to-back losses, something they hadn’t experienced in more than three years. With the playoffs creeping closer, every game is starting to feel heavier, and you could sense that the Lions were treating this one almost like a must-win. Even head coach Dan Campbell said afterward that the team simply didn’t panic, and he genuinely believed it was the best overall performance they had put together all season.
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On the flip side, Dallas had walked into this game riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak. That push had put them right back into the postseason conversation, but things just didn’t click the way they needed to. Despite the Cowboys owning the league’s top-ranked offense, they ended up depending a bit too heavily on kicker Brandon Aubrey. And to be fair, Aubrey was incredible — drilling five field goals, including bombs from 63, 57, and 55 yards. He actually became the first kicker in NFL history to hit three from 55-plus in a single game. But when your offense can’t finish drives, those kicks only take you so far.
The Lions, meanwhile, kept finding ways to break the game open. Jared Goff was steady and efficient, throwing for 309 yards and a touchdown, including a beautiful 12-yard strike to rookie Isaac TeSlaa that put Detroit up 27–9. Dallas kept trying to claw back and even cut the lead to three points twice in the fourth quarter, but every time they got close, Detroit answered with something bigger. A huge kickoff return by Tom Kennedy and a deep shot to Amon-Ra St. Brown set up Gibbs’ final touchdown, which shut the door on any late-game drama.
Detroit’s defense also rose to the moment, sacking Dak Prescott five times and forcing two interceptions. Prescott threw for 376 yards, but he spent much of the night under pressure and lost his top receiver, CeeDee Lamb, to a concussion in the third quarter.
In the end, this game turned into a statement win for Detroit — a reminder that they’re still very much in control of their playoff aspirations. And with Gibbs playing like this, their ceiling feels even higher.
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