It was a much-needed win for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in their victory over the Detroit Lions, and it showed that when the chips are down, they can overcome adversity.

Whether it was last week or game back in 2005, but the Cowboys nearly saw a another sad ending, spoiling a special night – but not this time.

Jourdan Lewis and Donovan Wilson chose opportune times to have their first respective interceptions of the season, as the two turnovers helped power Dallas to a one-point win.

Gamebreakers: Cowboys who willed DAL to victory

After taking heat early in the season for his lack of production, Brandin Cooks' continued involvement has seen him become Mr. Clutch for the Cowboys' late season efforts.

On a night when former head coach Jimmy Johnson was celebrated, CeeDee Lamb made sure the game itself was unforgettable as well in a nail-biting 20-19 victory over the Lions.

CeeDee Lamb has now passed Michael Irvin on an all-time franchise record for the Dallas Cowboys, carving his name deeper into the walls of Dallas' legendary pantheon.

Together again, Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones shared the stage before Saturday's kickoff to discuss Johnson's Ring of Honor induction with Jones saying that, despite the long wait, this was "the right thing to do."

We polled our panelists to predict who will score the game's first touchdown, using players from either team.

There will certainly be a buzz in the air Saturday night at AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys will honor the past, while trying to stay in the present and beat the Lions, which of course, will help the immediate future as they enter the playoffs.

Saturday night fervor will be ignited before some 93,000 at AT&T Stadium by an abundance of history.

DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons will look to contain the edges in the run game, but they will have to first get through one of the best run blockers in the NFL in Penei Sewell.

It's a Saturday night bout that everyone will have their eyes on, and for a variety of reasons. The Lions are suddenly a high-powered group led by Dan Campbell and though they, like the Cowboys, have already clinched a playoff spot.

Beloved by players and fans alike, Jimmy Johnson will enter the Cowboys' esteemed Ring of Honor. But before he does, let's take a look back in chronological order at 10 of his most significant wins as Cowboys head coach.

Both starting left tackle Tyron Smith and backup left tackle Chuma Edoga are on the injury report during week 17, as the Cowboys look to bounce back from back-to-back losses.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

Last week with three games remaining we went over all the different tiebreakers if the Cowboys and Eagles won out and tied for first place in the NFC East. Needed to go all the way to the fifth scenario to break the tie the Eagles would narrowly win.

Despite being in the middle of a December slump, Dak Prescott sees an opportunity ahead to right the ship for the Dallas Cowboys before playoff time in January.

Over nine games since drawing a holding call, Micah Parsons said he's going to press forward about the lack of holding calls he's received, but also said he thinks his unique speed is making him harder to officiate.

CeeDee Lamb is on the verge of making history this weekend, but that's not what's on his mind as the Dallas Cowboys try to avoid a three-game slide when they return to AT&T Stadium.

Rashaan Evans has been waived by the Dallas Cowboys to make room for the activation of Matt Waletzko, a move that provides needed depth on the offensive line

Both the Lions and Cowboys have clinched playoff spots, but Saturday's game should be meaningful for both teams as they try to battle for positioning with just two games left in the regular season.

Mike McCarthy is trying to avoid a a rare three-game losing streak when the Detroit Lions visit, and he explains the challenge they present as well as the opportunity that awaits

Just where do the Cowboys stack up in this week's Power Rankings from several media outlets.

Watch the best plays from Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's career-high 232-yard game vs. the Detroit Lions from Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch the best throws from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 2-touchdown game vs. the Detroit Lions from Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Detroit Lions in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 17 game featuring the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson's diving interception turns the Detroit Lions over late in the fourth quarter on a special New Year's weekend edition of "Monday Night Football."

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey extends the Cowboys' lead vs. the Detroit Lions to 20-13 with a 43-yard field goal.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb connect for a clutch 22-yard gain.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott lofts an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's 11-yard catch puts him at a season total of 1,613 receiving yards, breaking the franchise record for most receiving yards in a single season.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey connects from 51 yards away to tie a special edition of "Monday Night Football" between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys at 10-10.

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Demarcus Lawrence comes unblocked on a tackle for loss of Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Dallas Cowboys defense holds firm on a fourth-down stop of the Detroit Lions deep in the red zone.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis intercepts a wide receiver screen pass from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott dials up launch codes to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for a 92-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

The Dallas Cowboys defensive front engulfs Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for a 7-yard sack in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season.

Las lesiones siguen acumulándose para Dallas, especialmente en la secundaria. Jalen Thompson podría perderse varias semanas, mientras los Cowboys esperan conocer el alcance de otras lesiones sufridas en Río.

Dak Prescott calificó de "frustrante" y "vergonzosa" la derrota de los Cowboys por 34-31 ante los Ravens en Río, y reconoció que la ofensiva cometió errores que terminaron afectándola en varios momentos del partido.

Dallas tuvo la oportunidad de ganar en los últimos segundos, pero errores clave terminaron costándole la derrota ante los Ravens en Brasil. Schottenheimer habló sobre la última serie y lo que viene para los Cowboys.