DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth.

Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions’ much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

The Lions sacked Dak Prescott five times — a week after they had no sacks and lost to Green Bay — and had two interceptions and recovered a fumble.

“You could see an uptick in urgency from everybody,” Jared Goff said.

The Lions (8-5) avoided losing consecutive games for the first time in more than three years. They remain outside the playoff picture with four games left, but they improved their odds considerably.

“They don’t get panicked,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said. “We played o

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