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Cowboys Favored to Extend Win streak against Lions in Week 14 Clash

ARLINGTON, TX – december⁤ 1, 2025 – ‍the dallas Cowboys are pegged⁤ as favorites to continue their winning momentum when they host the Detroit Lions this Sunday in a pivotal Week ‍14 NFL matchup. ‌Analysts predict⁤ a closely contested game,⁤ but anticipate ⁤Dallas leveraging its strong⁤ defense and consistent offensive ​play to secure a victory.

This contest carries‌ critically important weight for both franchises as the ‌regular season nears its conclusion.⁢ For the​ Cowboys, a win solidifies⁢ their position atop the NFC East‍ and strengthens their ​playoff ⁢seeding.The Lions, battling for a playoff‌ berth ⁣in a competitive NFC field, ⁤desperately need a road victory to bolster​ their postseason hopes. The outcome ‍will heavily influence the landscape of​ the NFC playoff picture.

Currently, ‌the ⁤Cowboys boast a record of [record to be inserted], while the Lions​ stand at [record to be inserted]. Recent performance indicates Dallas has found⁢ a rhythm,averaging [points per game] on offence and allowing just ‌ [points per game] defensively. ‌Detroit, ⁣however, remains a formidable opponent, particularly with its​ potent offensive attack led by [Lions QB name].

Experts are closely examining key player matchups.⁢ All eyes will be on how the ​Cowboys’ defensive line, featuring players like [Cowboys D-lineman names – see links], will contain the Lions’ running game and‍ pressure their quarterback. Conversely, ‌Detroit’s ‌cornerbacks, including [Lions cornerback names – see links], face the challenge of limiting the impact of⁣ Dallas’s receiving corps.

Looking at⁢ salary implications,​ the Cowboys‍ have invested heavily in their defensive front, with players ranking‍ among the NFL’s highest-paid ⁣defensive linemen [link to D-linemen article]. The Lions have‌ similarly prioritized their secondary, boasting ‍cornerbacks among the league’s top earners [link to cornerbacks article]. These financial commitments underscore the importance ‍both teams place on these positional groups.

Predictions lean towards a Cowboys ⁣win, ⁤with a ⁣projected score of ‍ [predicted score] to [predicted score]. ⁣Though, the Lions’ ability to exploit defensive vulnerabilities and capitalize on turnovers could swing the ⁢momentum. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle with significant playoff‍ implications.

Further analysis of‍ player ‌salaries by ⁣position can be found here​ [link to by position article], and team-by-team ⁤breakdowns are available [link to by team article]. The highest-paid players overall are detailed here [link to overall highest paid article].