Cowboys vs Lions: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Sep 29, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; A Detroit Lions fan holds a sign during the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. The Lions won 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions meet up in this big NFC showdown in one of the better games on Sunday. The Lions and the Cowboys can both put up some points, so it should be fun to see both quarterbacks sling it around. Tony Romo will try to get the ball out to Dez Bryant as much as possible and Matt Stafford will be looking for Calvin Johnson. Get ready to see a couple of really good receivers put in work.
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
When: October 27, 2013, 1:00 p.m. ET
Watch: FOX
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Cowboys Player to Watch: Dez Bryant
October 20, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs with the ball after a catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cary Williams (26) makes the tackle during second half action at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
This game will be all about the receivers. Dex Bryant wants to prove that he is the best receiver in the league. Just looking at the numbers, Bryant leads in all the categories over Calvin Johnson. Bryant has 42 receptions this year for 569 yards and 6 touchdowns. He is one of the elite receivers of the game.
Lions Player to Watch: Calvin Johnson
Oct 20, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches pass in the end zone while being defended by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55), free safety Reggie Nelson (20) and strong safety George Iloka (43) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
While Dez wants to prove that he is the best receiver, Calvin Johnson currently holds the crown. He is the best receiver in the league, despite the numbers saying otherwise. Johnson currently has 33 receptions this season for 492 yards and 6 touchdowns. He is the most dominant receiver in the league.
Predictions:
Sep 8, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) celebrates his touchdown with fans during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
It is tough to choose between the two teams, but home field advantage will prove to be the deciding factor in the game. Both teams are evenly matched and it should be a high-scoring affair. It will be fun to see the two receivers try to one-up each other during the game.
Lions 34, Cowboys 27