Detroit sits eighth in the NFC heading into Week 14, making Thursday night’s matchup and a challenging remaining schedule crucial to keeping its playoff hopes alive.

Follow along here for live updates as the Lions try to make up ground in the playoff hunt, taking on the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field.

A win would vault Dallas over Detroit in the NFC standings and bolster the Cowboys playoff chances with four games remaining in the NFL season. According to NFL.com, the Cowboys’ playoff probability would improve to 36% with a win and drop to 8% with a loss.

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Kayode Awosika started the past 4 games at left guard in place of the injured Christian Mahogany.

Some potential help could soon be on the way for the Detroit Lions, as they could potentially be in the market for some help in the secondary with a former player on the market.

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