FRISCO, Texas — The last time the Dallas Cowboys squared off against the Detroit Lions, it wasn't pretty. The latter thumped the former at AT&T Stadium as payback for a narrow Cowboys' victory in the prior meeting, one that was wrought with controversy — there being no love lost whatsoever between these two teams.
As the calendar turns to December, both are in a tough spot, seeing as their upcoming matchup on Thursday night has to be treated as if it's a playoff game, and by both clubs. The Cowboys have rattled off three consecutive wins after falling to a 3-5-1 record ahead of the bye week, putting themselves within striking distance of the division-leading Philadelphia Eagles — whom they defeated in Week 12.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Time: 7:15 p.m. CT
Location: Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
The Lions, however, have seen their fast start to the season come to a screeching halt, losing three of their last five after winning six of their first eight games; and they're desperately seeking to get on the right track when the Cowboys roll into Motown.
Aiden Hutchinson is an exceptional talent who could wreck the game, if permitted, but Quinnen Williams is leading a defensive front in Dallas that has become something to fear, and both head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff know this well.
Who will field the better defense and can Dak Prescott and his stable of weapons avenge the offensive explosion delivered by the Lions last season, and with a playoff berth on the line?
Tune in and find out.
TV/RADIO/MOBILE:
How to watch: Prime Video/Fox 4 DFW
Listen (National): Compass Media - Jerry Recco (play-by-play), Steve Beuerlein (analyst)
Listen (National): Westwood One Radio - Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst)
Listen (Local): KRLD-FM 105.3 The Fan in Dallas/Fort Worth
Listen (Spanish): KVMK-FM 107.5 La Grande in Dallas/Fort Worth
Follow on Mobile: Dallas Cowboys App
PREGAME LIVE: 6 p.m. CT on Dallas Cowboys Media
Watch the Cowboys official pregame show LIVE from The Star in Frisco. Former Cowboys Isaiah Stanback, Barry Church, and Nate Newton join Kyle Youmans and other DallasCowboys.com personalities for a complete breakdown of this week's matchup.
BROADCAST CREW:
TV: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline)
Radio (English): Brad Sham, Babe Laufenberg, Kristi Scales
Radio (Spanish): Victor Villalba (play-by-play), Luis Perez (analyst)
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