Cowboys vs Lions

Historical record, recent meetings, scoring profile and performance versus model expectation.

Record since the 1970 season
17-13
Cowboys lead the series by 4 wins.
@ Cowboys
11-4
@ Lions
6-9
Playoffs
2-1
VS EXPECTED
Cowboys -1.7
Avg Points
24.6-21.1
Most Recent Winner
Lions 30-44

Head-To-Head Margin (Max Last 150 Matches)

Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Results

All completed meetings between these teams.
Date Matchup Result Winner Model Projection Stage
Dec 4, 2025 30–44 Detroit Lions +14 Detroit Lions +8.2 Regular
Oct 13, 2024 47–9 Detroit Lions +38 Dallas Cowboys +2.7 Regular
Dec 30, 2023 19–20 Dallas Cowboys +1 Dallas Cowboys +5.0 Regular
Oct 23, 2022 6–24 Dallas Cowboys +18 Dallas Cowboys +11.7 Regular
Nov 17, 2019 35–27 Dallas Cowboys +8 Dallas Cowboys +2.1 Regular
Sep 30, 2018 24–26 Dallas Cowboys +2 Dallas Cowboys +4.2 Regular
Dec 26, 2016 21–42 Dallas Cowboys +21 Dallas Cowboys +5.1 Regular
Jan 4, 2015 20–24 Dallas Cowboys +4 Dallas Cowboys +5.0 Playoffs
Oct 27, 2013 30–31 Detroit Lions +1 Detroit Lions +2.0 Regular
Oct 2, 2011 34–30 Detroit Lions +4 Dallas Cowboys +5.7 Regular
Nov 21, 2010 19–35 Dallas Cowboys +16 Dallas Cowboys +10.7 Regular
Dec 9, 2007 28–27 Dallas Cowboys +1 Dallas Cowboys +7.3 Regular
Dec 31, 2006 39–31 Detroit Lions +8 Dallas Cowboys +12.9 Regular
Nov 20, 2005 7–20 Dallas Cowboys +13 Dallas Cowboys +5.6 Regular
Oct 31, 2004 21–31 Dallas Cowboys +10 Dallas Cowboys +2.7 Regular
Oct 19, 2003 38–7 Dallas Cowboys +31 Dallas Cowboys +2.4 Regular
Nov 3, 2002 7–9 Detroit Lions +2 Detroit Lions +2.0 Regular
Jan 6, 2002 10–15 Detroit Lions +5 Detroit Lions +1.7 Regular
Sep 19, 1994 20–17 Detroit Lions +3 Dallas Cowboys +12.8 Regular
Nov 8, 1992 37–3 Dallas Cowboys +34 Dallas Cowboys +2.2 Regular
Jan 5, 1992 6–38 Detroit Lions +32 Detroit Lions +4.6 Playoffs
Oct 27, 1991 10–34 Detroit Lions +24 Detroit Lions +3.8 Regular
Nov 8, 1987 17–27 Detroit Lions +10 Dallas Cowboys +4.1 Regular
Sep 14, 1986 31–7 Dallas Cowboys +24 Dallas Cowboys +0.3 Regular
Sep 15, 1985 21–26 Detroit Lions +5 Dallas Cowboys +2.2 Regular
Nov 15, 1981 24–27 Detroit Lions +3 Dallas Cowboys +4.6 Regular
Oct 30, 1977 0–37 Dallas Cowboys +37 Dallas Cowboys +11.7 Regular
Oct 6, 1975 36–10 Dallas Cowboys +26 Dallas Cowboys +0.3 Regular
Oct 30, 1972 24–28 Dallas Cowboys +4 Dallas Cowboys +7.6 Regular
Dec 26, 1970 0–5 Dallas Cowboys +5 Dallas Cowboys +2.0 Playoffs