Some saw this game as the Dallas Cowboys’ chance for revenge after last year’s showdown with the Detroit Lions, while others thought it was a sure loss for Dallas. Either way, the Cowboys struggled defensively and became too predictable on offense. Here’s how social media reacted to their monumental defeat.
There was a last-minute line shuffle before the game.
Very notable news —
While Tyler Guyton is active for today’s game, the Dallas Cowboys will be starting Tyler Smith at left tackle and T.J. Bass at left guard, per @KristiCowboy.#DallasCowboys
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) October 13, 2024
The Dallas Cowboys won the coin toss, sent their offense onto the field, and capped the drive with a field goal after reaching the red zone.
First drive of the day ends with a Brandon Aubrey field goal. Run game picked up a whopping 3 yards on that first drive. Sometimes you need a little luck and that deflected pass was part of that. It’s 3-0, Dallas.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) October 13, 2024
With Eric Kendricks sidelined, Damone Clark saw increased playing time.
Damone Clark is the MLB for Eric Kendricks.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 13, 2024
The Detroit Lions responded with a strong comeback, dominating at the point of attack.
Montgomery just bullied his way into the end zone for that TD. That drive was fueled by the 42-yard throw from Goff vs. Amani.
7-3, Lions lead #Cowboys
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) October 13, 2024
Jalen Tolbert showcased his strong hands during the play.
strong hands, JT!@Jalen8Tolbert hauls it in
📺: #DETvsDAL on FOX
📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/ovgQucibz1— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 13, 2024
Worries started to creep in early.
This is going to be a long day for the Cowboys if the offense doesn’t score touchdowns and the defense continues to struggle to with tackling.
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) October 13, 2024
Our run defense got me like… pic.twitter.com/RJosc8QiOG
— The World’s Team Podcast (@the_worlds_team) October 13, 2024
Reminder-
Cowboys defense is playing without:
-Micah
-Tank
-Kneeland
-Bland
-Carson
-KendricksBackups on all 3 levels of the defense.
The offense is going to need to score. A LOT.
— Dana B ✭ (@day_nuh_bee) October 13, 2024
Dak throws an interception in the end zone.
Dak never looked that off. Easy pickings. #DallasCowboys
— Tony Catalina (@Tony_Catalina) October 13, 2024
A trick play in the backfield with YAC motion leads to a touchdown by Sam LaPorta.
The @Lions 💙 a trick play
📺: #DETvsDAL on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/bbSRcTSCU3— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2024
As the Dallas offense becomes one-dimensional, Detroit ramps up the pressure.
Here comes the avalanche.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 13, 2024
@dallascowboys are playing like sh*t right now, and it’s so frustrating….😡🙄
— Brandon C (@Icebreaker21) October 13, 2024
@dallascowboys are playing like sh*t right now, and it’s so frustrating….😡🙄
— Brandon C (@Icebreaker21) October 13, 2024
An important stop came with a huge sack.
3rd down sack!! Great blitz by Clark & Golston follows him home
— Zach Wolchuk (@ZachWolchuk) October 13, 2024
The Cowboys went for it on fourth down but didn’t get a call on KaVontae Turpin for defensive pass interference.
Again it doesn’t matter
But how is that not DPI?
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) October 13, 2024
Going for it on fourth down in that situation is very telling.
Says to the world: “we don’t trust our defense” and maybe more. Not a great look on 4th and 2.
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) October 13, 2024
Going for it on fourth down in that situation is very telling.
Says to the world: “we don’t trust our defense” and maybe more. Not a great look on 4th and 2.
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) October 13, 2024
By halftime, things looked bleak.
This game so outta hand they showing family photos in the first half.
— LP Cruz 🇩🇴 (@SDQFlightCrew) October 13, 2024
There’s plenty of blame to share.
Cowboys is not a balanced team
Its not a Dak thing
Sorry to break it to you you casuals
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 13, 2024
Detroit came out to start the second half and scored effortlessly.
Detroit Lions possessions against the Dallas Cowboys, excluding their kneel down to end the first half:
– Touchdown
– Field Goal
– Touchdown
– Field Goal
– Touchdown
– Touchdown— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) October 13, 2024
It was hard to watch this defense.
Trevon Diggs is the best player left on defense and even he is getting torched
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 13, 2024
Aidan Hutchinson was having a great game until he suffered a serious injury. The replay was tough to watch, and we wish him a full recovery.
The whole Detroit Lions team is on the field as Aidan Hutchinson is prepared to be loaded on the cart.
Not good. pic.twitter.com/reAitv55cx
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) October 13, 2024
The Dallas offense tried to get back on track, but the offensive line struggled significantly.
Another FG for Dallas makes it 34-9 Lions
— 105.3 The FAN (@1053thefan) October 13, 2024
Ryan Flournoy receives a target, makes the catch, and then fumbles the ball.
I don’t have the words.
— iisha Morrison (@Iishamorrison) October 13, 2024
Everyone blames Dan Quinn after a bad game in the playoffs.
This year, the Commanders fly up the NFC East and Dallas look worse at home since his departure. Everyone happy to agree we were blaming the wrong guy?#DallasCowboys
— Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) October 13, 2024
Dak throws another interception, and the Lions’ offense scores again.
Sigh.
Why?
— Matt Owen (@ProfessorO_NFL) October 13, 2024
Dak was literally throwing blind on that pick because the owner is too stubborn to cede to the sun
— David Howman (@_DH44_) October 13, 2024
Late in the fourth quarter, Cooper Rush throws an interception in the end zone. It’s just one misfortune after another.
Cooper Rush INT in the endzone. Kerby Joseph grabs this one.
Cowboys have 3 INTs and 2 in the end zone.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) October 13, 2024
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The Cowboys suffer another significant loss.
From ESPN Research: The Cowboys have allowed 167 points in their last 4 home games, including regular season and playoffs. That is the 3rd-most over a 4-game span at home in NFL history.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 13, 2024
