The Ringer NFL Show Cowboys vs. Lions Takeaways, Plus Predicting the Week 14 Headlines
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Dec 5, 2025 JP Acosta, a sports journalist and CBS Sports podcast host, joins to analyze the Lions' impressive victory over the Cowboys. They dive into Dan Campbell's strategic decisions that led to an offensive explosion. The duo also critiques the Cowboys' season, highlighting roster mismanagement and defensive breakdowns. As they glance ahead, JP predicts a tightly contested Bears-Packers game, while both weigh in on the Chiefs' critical matchup against the Texans and what it means for their playoff hopes.
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Dan Campbell’s Offensive Shift Worked
- Dan Campbell's play-calling revival unlocked the Lions' offense with aggressive early-down passing and explosives.
- That approach compensated for a suspect offensive line and turned a must-win into a decisive performance.
Defense Flaws Offset By Timely Stops
- The Lions' defense remains imperfect but timely red-zone stops helped preserve the win.
- With their offense clicking under Campbell, Detroit stays a playoff contender in a wide-open NFC.
Cowboys' Problems Began Early
- The Cowboys' season struggles trace back to early defensive weaknesses and personnel decisions.
- Jerry Jones' timing on trades and failure to build depth cost the team wins in Weeks 1–9.