The Dallas Cowboys are 6-5-1 after beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving . They still have a chance at making the postseason after a rough start to the season, thanks to an active trade deadline. The Cowboys play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Athletic, ESPN, and DVOA all say that this game is vital for Brian Schottenheimer's squad.

The Cowboys started the season by trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers , which was fodder for the anti-Jerry Jones crowd. But after picking up Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline, the defense has improved. And they just needed to take a step forward to give the offense room to cook, which they have taken advantage of. The Cowboys are hot at the right time, headed in

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