For the game, Pro Football Focus gave the Lions a 77.8 defensive grade, the highest since that win over Tampa Bay in Week 7. The team was led by veteran backup safety Avonte Maddox, who stepped up to play 80 snaps for the Lions and earned a 90.3 defensive grade — the second-highest of his eight-year career.

On taking advantage of the opportunity for playing time today: “Yeah, I spoke to one of the reporters in the locker room – any time you’re up and playing, you just want to be able to contribute in whatever way to help the team win. So, just happy I’ve been able to do that, honestly.”

The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but they lost one of their top defensive playmakers in the process. During the fourth quarter of action, Brian Branch went down with an injury while helping his team get a critical stop in the red zone.

Campbell challenged his players, celebrated key performances, and reminded them their story is still being written.

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Detroit Lions fans show their love and support for their team on national television during Thursday Night Football after the Week 14 matchup on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30. (Jake May | MLive.com)