"In the Detroit Lions' last two runs to the playoffs under Dan Campbell in 2023 and 2024, they did not lose back to back games at any point. While they still have a lot of work to do to replicate making the NFC Championship Game in '23 or being the conference's top seed like in '24, they took a huge step in the right direction towards at least making the playoffs by keeping this streak alive on Thursday at home versus the Dallas Cowboys."
"If the Lions do go on to the reach the playoffs, it would be their first time doing so three seasons in a row since 1993-95, and the win that has them in much improved position to do this has the Cowboys at severe risk of missing the playoffs for two seasons in a row for the first time since 2019-20. This was the final year of Jason Garrett's tenure, and then the first year of Mike McCarthy's time as head coach."
The Lions did not lose back-to-back games during Dan Campbell's playoff runs in 2023 and 2024, and their Thursday home win over the Cowboys preserved that streak. That victory improved their position to potentially reach the playoffs for a third consecutive season, a feat not achieved since 1993-95. The Cowboys now face a significant risk of missing the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2019-20. Dallas struggled on the road, with a passive offensive display under Brian Schottenheimer and early settling for field goals and turnovers. The Lions used speed to create separation, scoring touchdowns and pressuring Dak Prescott in late-game passing situations.
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