A surprise shake-up in the Detroit Lions’ secondary could set the stage for a massive outing from Dallas Cowboys receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb in Week 14.

With just a few days before their Thursday Night Football matchup at Ford Field, the Cowboys head into Detroit as one of the NFL’s hottest teams. Their push for a playoff spot continues, and this latest development may tilt things even further in Dallas’ favor.

The Lions were dealt an unexpected blow when standout cornerback Terrion Arnold was placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder issue, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Arnold has been one of Detroit’s most reliable defensive backs, making his loss especially painful as the unit prepares to confront one of the league’s most explosive passing attacks.

Through eight games, Arnold logged 31 tackles, eight pass breakups, and one interception—production the Lions will struggle to replace on short notice. With their depth stretched thin, Detroit now faces the difficult task of containing Dallas’ elite receiver duo under the national spotlight.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys enter Week 14 fielding the NFL’s top-ranked offense, averaging 393.1 yards per game and 40 total touchdowns. Their aerial attack has been equally dominant, leading the league with 271.3 passing yards per contest—nearly 20 more than the next-best Kansas City Chiefs—and 26 passing touchdowns.

With Detroit undermanned, the question becomes: can anyone in the Lions’ secondary rise to the challenge against this high-powered Dallas offense?