"The first challenge was a big one against a surging Dallas Cowboys team, but the Lions proved up to the task with a 44-30 victory. Detroit's odds to make the playoffs improved from 43% before the game to 56% with the win, according to ESPN Analytics. "We need to treat it like playoff games," Gibbs told ESPN beforehand. Gibbs responded with three touchdown runs and 77 receiving yards."
"Turning point: During a pivotal moment, Lions WR Jameson Williams delivered a third down conversion with a 29-yard catch at 8:26 in the fourth after Dallas pulled within three points. Williams' big catch helped set up a 10-yard touchdown run by Gibbs on the same drive to push the Lions ahead 37-27 with 7:17 left. Trend to watch: Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell has now allowed a sack for the fourth consecutive game, which is the longest streak of his career, per ESPN Research."
Detroit improved to 8-5 with a 44-30 victory over Dallas, raising playoff odds from 43% to 56%. Jahmyr Gibbs recorded three rushing touchdowns and 77 receiving yards, marking his fifth game this season with multiple rushing TDs, tied for second in Lions history. Amon-Ra St. Brown played despite an ankle game-time decision and caught six passes for 92 yards. Jameson Williams converted a pivotal third down with a 29-yard catch that set up Gibbs' 10-yard touchdown late in the fourth. Penei Sewell has allowed a sack in four consecutive games, the longest streak of his career.
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