The Dallas Cowboys converted a 2-point late penalty to keep their NFC East hopes alive with a 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday.
The Lions could have put pressure on the Eagles and San Francisco 49ers for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC with a win but they’ll need more help than ever.
Dallas kept the pressure on the Philadelphia Eagles, who played their Week 17 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, moving a half-game behind them in the standings.
The Cowboys remain alive in the NFC East race, forcing Philadelphia to keep winning.
Quarterback Dak Prescott and Lamb were nearly unstoppable (13 catches, 227 yards), and receiver Brandin Cooks was clutch in the fourth quarter.
Cornerback Jourdan Lewis and safety Donovan Wilson intercepted Jared Goff in the second half.
The Lions are guaranteed a top-three seed in the playoffs, but a victory could have gone a long way for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
If Dallas wins its Week 18 matchup against the Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles drop either of their remaining two games, they would take back the lead.
