The Detroit Lions will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 13, in Texas, marking an intense matchup. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his team had a challenging start at 1-2 but have recently secured two wins against the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In contrast, the Lions enter the game at 3-1, with their only loss coming from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This matchup is particularly dramatic due to the controversial ending of their last encounter. The issue centered on whether Lions left tackle Taylor Decker had properly reported as eligible during a two-point conversion attempt with 23 seconds left. Decker caught a pass in the end zone, but officials ruled it as illegal touching, resulting in no points.

Prescott recalls that moment and feels ready to face the Lions’ “personality” this Sunday.

Dak Prescott: ‘We’re Going to Get This Win’

In a press conference on Thursday, October 10, Prescott expressed confidence ahead of the game.

“We’re heading into a bye week after this, so we’re going to secure this win and then enjoy the break,” he stated. “After that, we’ll see what happens.”

He also mentioned the controversial call from last season’s game.

“There was a missed flag on our side that should have been called differently,” he said. “I expect them to come out with the same intensity they’ve shown. We’re familiar with their defense since we’ve faced them in previous seasons.”

‘It’s a Grudge Match’

The Lions vs. Cowboys rematch has garnered attention from all sides, including Cowboys staff writers. On October 11, writer Patrik Walker labeled the game a “grudge match,” highlighting how the Lions felt wronged by the officiating in their last one-point loss in Arlington.

“It’s a reloaded Detroit team that sees this as a grudge match, especially considering the history of the series,” he noted. “Jared Goff has a solid offense, and the Cowboys must contain them, though stopping them is a tall order. I expect Dak Prescott and the offense to shine in this crucial HOME game against a suspect Lions secondary, resulting in another heartbreak for Detroit.”

Walker predicts a Cowboys victory, 30 to 27.

Cowboys writer Tommy Yarrish chimed in, mentioning, “The Cowboys have won six straight against the Lions since 2015, but this 2024 Detroit squad is the strongest Dallas has faced.”

Yarrish anticipates a Lions win, 27 to 24.