"Just when you thought the Dallas Cowboys might go on an improbable run toward the postseason, they were undone on the road against the Detroit Lions. The offense put themselves in a deep hole early and were playing catch-up against one of the league's most potent offenses. The Cowboys put themselves in a high-octane race against Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions, and unfortunately, they got lapped. With the loss, Dallas' chances of making the playoffs plummeted."
"This was largely due to the secondary giving generous cushions, and no one rerouting receivers as they ran through zones. Dallas didn't force a punt or get a sack on Jared Goff once in the second half. It's a shame because the Cowboys had quality pass rushes at times, but they didn't get to Goff. Ultimately, Dallas couldn't close the gap because the defense couldn't get off the field enough."
There was optimism before the game, but the Cowboys fell behind early and played catch-up against a potent Lions offense. The defense failed to force second-half stops; Detroit repeatedly erased negative yardage and converted long-distance situations into scores. The Cowboys did not record a sack or force a punt on Jared Goff in the second half, and the secondary often gave generous cushions without rerouting receivers. The offense relied on Brandon Aubrey's long field goals (55, 57, 63 yards) instead of touchdowns, leaving the team behind. The combination of defensive breakdowns and an inability to finish drives doomed the comeback attempt.
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