Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction – Week 6 NFL

The Detroit Lions (3-1) head to Arlington to face the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are looking to build on close victories, with Detroit coming off a dominant win over Seattle before their bye week, and Dallas seeking their first home win after two tough losses.
This matchup is pivotal as both teams aim to solidify their playoff ambitions.
Can the Lions Continue Their Momentum?
Detroit enters the game on a high after a record-breaking performance by quarterback Jared Goff. Goff was perfect in his last outing, completing all 18 of his passes in a 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Goff’s chemistry with top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown remains strong, and the Lions offense looks poised to challenge Dallas’ defense.
This Week 6 matchup also brings a revenge factor for the Lions. In their last trip to AT&T Stadium, Detroit lost 20-19 in a controversial finish where an apparent two-point conversion was overturned due to an ineligible receiver ruling. Goff and the Lions will look to erase those memories and secure a win this time around.
Cowboys Seek First Home Win
Dallas is still hunting for their first home victory of the season. After two close wins on the road against the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cowboys will need to slow down Detroit’s versatile offense to get back on track at AT&T Stadium.
Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 352 yards in last week’s win but relied more on Jalen Tolbert than top target CeeDee Lamb. Tolbert led the team with seven catches for 87 yards and the game-winning touchdown. Running back Rico Dowdle also played a significant role, rushing for 87 yards on 20 carries, as Dallas looks to find balance in their offense.
Head coach Mike McCarthy is focused on maintaining efficiency in the run game, something the Cowboys have struggled with at times this season. Slowing down Goff and the Lions offense will be key, but McCarthy knows that keeping CeeDee Lamb involved will be essential for success.
Prediction: Lions to Cover, Cowboys to Struggle at Home
Detroit comes into this game with momentum and the edge after their perfect performance against Seattle. While the Cowboys have been inconsistent at home, we expect the Lions to control the pace of the game with their high-powered offense.
Our projected final score is 27-23 in favor of Detroit, so we recommend taking the Lions to cover the -3.5 spread. With the over/under set at 64.5 points, our projection of 50 total points suggests taking the under is the safer play.