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Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Game Review – October 13, 2024

Final Score

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Detroit Lions: 47
Dallas Cowboys: 9

Game Summary

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The Detroit Lions delivered a stunning performance against the Dallas Cowboys on October 13, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Lions dominated every aspect of the game, securing a resounding 47-9 victory and improving their record to 4-1 for the season.

Scoring by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Lions720101047
Cowboys33309

Key Performances

Offense

  • Jared Goff (Lions QB): Continued his exceptional form, completing 18 of 25 passes for 315 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions. His passer rating was an impressive 153.8.
  • David Montgomery (Lions RB): Scored two rushing touchdowns, including a 16-yard run in the first quarter.
  • Sam LaPorta (Lions TE): Caught a 52-yard touchdown pass on a trick play.
  • Jameson Williams (Lions WR): Scored on a 37-yard touchdown reception early in the third quarter.

Defense

  • Brian Branch (Lions S): Had a standout game with two interceptions, a forced fumble, and six tackles.
  • Aidan Hutchinson (Lions DE): Recorded his 7.5th sack of the season before suffering a serious injury.

Cowboys Struggles

  • Dak Prescott (Cowboys QB): Completed 17 of 33 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of just 42.2.
  • The Cowboys’ offense was held to only 251 total yards and three field goals for the entire game.

Game Highlights

  1. The Lions scored on all nine of their offensive possessions.
  2. A trick play in the second quarter resulted in a 52-yard touchdown pass from Goff to LaPorta.
  3. The Lions’ defense forced five turnovers (three interceptions and two fumbles).
  4. Detroit’s offense accumulated nearly 500 total yards (492) against Dallas.

Injury Update: Aidan Hutchinson

Unfortunately, the Lions’ victory was marred by a serious injury to star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Here’s the latest update on his condition:

  • Hutchinson suffered a broken tibia in his left leg during the third quarter.
  • He underwent successful surgery at Baylor White Medical Center in Irving, Texas on Sunday night.
  • The Lions expect Hutchinson to make a full recovery, but there is no timeline for his return to play at this time.
  • Hutchinson will return to Detroit this week to begin his recovery process.

This injury is a significant blow to the Lions’ defense, as Hutchinson was leading the NFL with 7.5 sacks at the time of his injury.

Looking Ahead

The Lions (4-1) will face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (5-0) next week in a crucial NFC North showdown. The team will need to adjust their defensive strategy in Hutchinson’s absence as they prepare for this important divisional matchup.

This dominant performance against the Cowboys has solidified the Lions’ position as a strong contender in the NFC, but the loss of Hutchinson presents a new challenge for the team to overcome in the coming weeks.

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