Arriving at Ford Field on Thursday afternoon, Prescott reflected on his previous outing against Detroit when asked by NFL Media’s Jane Slater. His response was straightforward yet brimming with assurance: “That we lit them up. Lot of passing yards. About to do it again.”
Slater sought permission to quote him, to which Prescott agreed, exuding confidence in his words.
The last encounter between the Cowboys and Lions unfolded in November 2019. The Cowboys secured a 35-27 victory that day, racking up an impressive 509 yards of offense. Prescott showcased his skills by completing 29 of 46 passes for an astonishing 444 yards and three touchdowns. Notably, Michael Gallup made his mark by catching nine passes for 148 yards, while Randall Cobb added four catches for 115 yards along with a touchdown. In contrast, the Lions were fielding a different set of players, with Jeff Driskel at quarterback and Bo Scarbrough as their top running back.
Fast forward to their last meeting, which was a different story. Detroit handed the Cowboys a brutal loss at AT&T Stadium, overwhelming them 47-9—marking the largest defeat experienced at home under owner Jerry Jones.
Prescott has consistently surpassed 300 yards passing in his last two games. Additionally, he threw multiple touchdowns in both contests. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, his Over/Under for passing yards is set at 275.5. So far this season, he averages 271.8 yards across 12 games. Interestingly, the Cowboys have been labeled as 3.5-point underdogs.
