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Lions at Cowboys: Highlights, score and recap

By Dave Stevenson

Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Dallas Cowboys sent a statement to the rest of the NFL with a 42-21 blowout over the Detroit Lions.

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Entering Week 16’s Monday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions, the NFC East champions didn’t have too much to prove. Having ensured themselves the division title and a first round bye, they could have simply rested some players. Instead, Dallas turned the game into an opportunity to make a statement to the rest of the NFL, blowing out the Lions 42-21.

Despite having the opportunity to do so, the Boys did not rest their starters. Even up 42-21 in the fourth quarter, Dallas kept on sending out Dak Prescott as their quarterback. While the rookie quarterback didn’t do much throwing against Detroit, he still managed to throw for three touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott managed two touchdowns and 80 yards on merely 12 carries.

At halftime, the score was tied at 21 a piece. However, the Cowboys took over in the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points. Dallas got some unique scoring from Dez Bryant, who scored three touchdowns — but only two of them were receiving, as he threw for another one.

Second-year running back Zeke Zenner was one of the few bright spots for the Lions, rushing for two touchdowns. Matthew Stafford threw for 260 yards and an interception with a rushing touchdown.

Highlights

Three Stars

  1. Dez Bryant: Not only did the star receiver haul in four passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns, he got to throw for a touchdown. Jason Witten got the touchdown receptions. Really, you can’t ask for a more awesome moment than Bryant throwing southpaw to his tight end. It doesn’t get better.
  2. Dak Prescott: Prescott might not have carved up Detroit’s secondary, but he did a mighty fine job. He completed 15 of his 20 passes for three touchdowns and 212 passing yards. Prescott also ran for 35 rushing yards.
  3. Ezekiel Elliott: Elliott didn’t get much game time against Detroit, but he made his time matter. With 12 carries, 80 rushing yards, and two touchdowns, Elliott surpassed the 1,500 rushing yard mark.

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Next Week

Dallas will play the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 17. Meanwhile, the Lions will pay the Packers at home.

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