On Sunday, the Detroit Lions delivered a dominating performance against the Dallas Cowboys, securing a 47-9 victory at AT&T Stadium. The victory not only stunned Cowboys fans but also handed team owner Jerry Jones a disappointing 82nd birthday from the luxury of his suite. This overwhelming defeat marked the fourth consecutive home loss for Dallas, highlighting their struggles at AT&T Stadium.
Lions Take Control Early
The Cowboys initially showed promise by opening the game with a field goal, but their offense quickly faltered. Costly mistakes, including a turnover on downs and a Dak Prescott interception, halted any momentum they had hoped to build. The Lions took full advantage of the Cowboys’ errors, establishing a 27-6 lead by halftime. The struggles continued for Dallas, who managed only a total of nine points, with no touchdowns throughout the game.
By the end of the night, Detroit had outgained Dallas with an impressive 492 yards to 251. The Lions’ offense was unstoppable, tallying five total touchdowns, while their defense dominated, forcing five turnovers. These included two interceptions by Dak Prescott, one by backup Cooper Rush, and fumbles from KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy.
A Bitter Continuation of Home Woes for Cowboys
This blowout extended Dallas’ ongoing home struggles, where they have now been outscored 110-35 by halftime in their last four home games. The large crowd of 93,644 witnessed the debacle, which was soon followed by some light-hearted trolling from the Lions. Detroit’s official X account reposted a picture from AT&T Stadium’s own account, pointing out that the scoreboard in the picture had been blurred out, jokingly asking if the score was “a little blurry.”
For Detroit, this dominant victory was especially satisfying after their heartbreaking 20-19 loss at AT&T Stadium last season, where a controversial two-point conversion was called back, costing them the game. This time, despite another failed conversion attempt, the Lions secured a much-needed and convincing win, showcasing how far they have come since last year’s narrow defeat.
Detroit comprehensive victory was a clear statement, leaving Cowboys fans—and Jerry Jones—searching for answers in the wake of yet another blowout at home.