Cowboys Stay Perfect, Roll Past Lions 37-18

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Cowboys remain undefeated after a dominant 37-18 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 6. The Cowboys, now 6-0, controlled the game from start to finish, sending the Lions to 1-5 as they continue their four-game road trip. With this win, Dallas heads into their bye week in complete command of their season, while Detroit searches for answers as they prepare for another tough matchup next week.

Game Recap

The Cowboys struck first with a 23-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey to take a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, Aubrey added another field goal from 45 yards out before Sam LaPorta put the Lions on the board with an 18-yard touchdown reception from Jared Goff. The Cowboys answered quickly as Danny Dansby hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott. Detroit managed to cut the lead to 13-10 with a 20-yard field goal by Brendan Baugh, but Prescott and Dansby connected once more before halftime for a 20-10 Cowboys lead.

Dallas took complete control in the third quarter, starting with Dansby’s third touchdown of the game, a 1-yard catch from Prescott. Moments later, Aaron Jones extended the lead with a 9-yard rushing touchdown, making it 34-10. Detroit showed some fight in the fourth quarter when Jameson Williams returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and Amon-Ra St. Brown converted a two-point attempt to make it 34-18. However, the Cowboys put the game out of reach with Aubrey’s third field goal of the night, a 37-yarder that sealed the 37-18 victory.

Key Stats

Prescott had an efficient night, completing 17 of 30 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Dansby was the star of the night, hauling in seven catches for 49 yards and three touchdowns. Jones provided balance to the offense with 159 rushing yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. Aubrey was perfect on the night, converting all three of his field goal attempts and all four extra points.

For the Lions, Goff struggled against the Cowboys’ pass rush, completing 17 of 34 passes for 191 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while being sacked five times. Jahmyr Gibbs was held in check with just 19 rushing yards on seven carries, though he did lead the team in receiving with five catches for 78 yards.

Up Next

The Cowboys will enjoy a bye in Week 7 before traveling to face the New York Giants in Week 8. The Lions will look to snap their losing streak as they continue their four-game road trip with a matchup against the Carolina Panthers.