After a disappointing outing on Thanksgiving Day against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions were looking to bounce back during their Week 14 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football.” And in what was essentially a must-win for the Lions in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, they answered the call in an emphatic way, rolling over the squad that was once known as “America’s Team” to the tune of 44-30 in front of a lively Ford Field crowd.

All three units made plenty of plays on the way to the Lions’ eighth victory of the season. The defense forced Dallas’ offense into three turnovers, including the game-sealing interception from Lions cornerback D.J. Reed. On special teams, longtime veteran Tom Kennedy made the most of his opportunities as a kick returner, as

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