The Dallas Cowboys will play their last home game until mid-November this Sunday, facing a tough Detroit Lions team in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season. Fresh off a crucial road win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cowboys are eager to claim their first victory at AT&T Stadium this season.
Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will look to recapture the chemistry they displayed at home last year, especially during their last matchup against Detroit. However, with multiple injuries affecting key players, the Cowboys will need continued contributions from running back Rico Dowdle and wideout Jalen Tolbert to keep the offense moving. On defense, cornerback Trevon Diggs continues to lock down the secondary, while linebacker Eric Kendricks will need to lead a young group, including Tyrus Wheat, to apply pressure on Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
The Lions, led by head coach Dan Campbell, present a formidable challenge. Goff is coming off an impressive performance where he completed all 18 of his passes in his last game. Detroit’s offense boasts dangerous weapons in wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and tight end Sam LaPorta, while their running back duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs is among the best in the NFL. On defense, star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson will be a constant threat to Prescott and the Cowboys’ offensive line.
The last time these two teams met, controversy surrounded the ending, with the Lions missing a key two-point conversion. Hutchinson later expressed hope for a playoff rematch with Dallas, but the Cowboys’ early postseason exit prevented that from happening. Sunday will mark the first time the two teams face off since that heated encounter, and both sides will be looking to prove a point.
With both teams pushing for playoff positioning, this Week 6 clash promises to be an intense and hard-fought battle. The Cowboys will aim to defend their home turf and build on their momentum, while the Lions look to continue their strong start to the season.
