Final Score: Cowboys 31 - Lions 7
Sunday, September 14, 1986 at 1:00 PM ET
Cowboys @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cowboys | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 25.2 | 14.5 |
| Last meeting | 21 | 26 |
| Stat | Cowboys | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Avg points scored | 31.0 | 13.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 28.0 | 10.0 |
| Win percentage | 100% | 100% |
| Away win % / Home win % | - | - |
Recent Results
Cowboys
vs New York Giants
Sep 8, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 59
31-28
@ Los Angeles Rams
Jan 4, 1986 · Margin: -20 · Total: 20
0-20
@ San Francisco 49ers
Dec 22, 1985 · Margin: -15 · Total: 47
16-31
vs New York Giants
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +7 · Total: 49
28-21
@ Cincinnati Bengals
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: -26 · Total: 74
24-50
vs Arizona Cardinals
Nov 28, 1985 · Margin: +18 · Total: 52
35-17
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 51
34-17
vs Chicago Bears
Nov 17, 1985 · Margin: -44 · Total: 44
0-44
@ Washington Commanders
Nov 10, 1985 · Margin: +6 · Total: 20
13-7
@ Arizona Cardinals
Nov 4, 1985 · Margin: -11 · Total: 31
10-21
Lions
@ Minnesota Vikings
Sep 7, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 23
13-10
vs Chicago Bears
Dec 22, 1985 · Margin: -20 · Total: 54
17-37
vs Green Bay Packers
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 49
23-26
@ New England Patriots
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: -17 · Total: 29
6-23
vs New York Jets
Nov 28, 1985 · Margin: +11 · Total: 51
31-20
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 35
16-19
vs Minnesota Vikings
Nov 17, 1985 · Margin: +20 · Total: 62
41-21
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 10, 1985 · Margin: -21 · Total: 27
3-24
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 3, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 29
13-16
vs Miami Dolphins
Oct 27, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 52
31-21