The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are at very different levels of momentum, but the point stands that they are each in need of getting a win this week.

The Lions are at risk of missing the playoffs after a loss to the Green Bay Packers that has them 7-5 and trading wins and losses for eight straight games.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, have won three straight including victories over the two teams in last year’s Super Bowl, surging back into the postseason conversation at 6-5-1.

There’s still a path for each team to get into the playoffs and that gets much clearer with a win at Ford Field on Thursday.

Here’s a preview of the Lions’ Week 14 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys:

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