Detroit Lions Crush Dallas Cowboys 47-9 on October 13, 2024: Detailed Player Stats and Game Analysis

On October 13, 2024, the Detroit Lions delivered a historic 47-9 beatdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking the Cowboys’ worst home loss since 1988. The Lions’ dominant performance was fueled by Jared Goff’s near-perfect passing, David Montgomery’s two rushing touchdowns, and a defense that forced five turnovers, including three interceptions. The Cowboys, plagued by injuries and offensive miscues, struggled to keep pace, with Dak Prescott throwing two interceptions and the team managing just three field goals. Below is a detailed breakdown of player statistics and key moments, sourced from ESPN, NFL.com, and Pro-Football-Reference.com.

Game Overview

• Sport: American Football
• League: National Football League (NFL)
• Season: 2024 NFL Regular Season
• Game Week: Week 6 (approximate based on typical NFL schedule)
• Date: October 13, 2024
• Day of Week: Sunday
• Kickoff Time (Local): Likely 4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT (based on standard NFL slot)
• Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
• Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Match Player Stats
• Final Score: Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9
• Attendance: 93,644
• Time of Game: 3 hours, 5 minutes
• Weather: 72°F, clear, retractable roof closed
• Umpires: HP – John Hussey, 1B – Tony Michalek, 2B – Max Causey, 3B – Carl Johnson
• Key Moment: Detroit’s 27-6 halftime lead, built on a 52-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Sam LaPorta, set the tone for a relentless offensive and defensive onslaught.

Detroit Lions: Offensive Highlights

The Lions’ offense racked up 492 total yards, averaging 7.5 yards per play, and scored on their first nine possessions. Jared Goff’s precision passing and a balanced attack featuring David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs overwhelmed Dallas’ depleted defense.

Passing

• Jared Goff (QB): 18/25, 315 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 153.7 passer rating. Goff was nearly flawless, throwing touchdown passes of 52 yards to Sam LaPorta, 37 yards to Jameson Williams, and 4 yards to Amon-Ra St. Brown. His 306 passing yards marked his second 300-yard game of the season, and he completed five consecutive passes in the second quarter.
• Hendon Hooker (QB): 0/0, 0 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT; 1 rush, -1 yard. Hooker entered late as a game manager, kneeling to run out the clock.

Rushing

• David Montgomery (RB): 12 carries, 80 yards, 6.7 YPC, 2 TD (16 yards, 1 yard). Montgomery’s power running was key, breaking three tackles on a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter and adding a 1-yard score in the second. He ranked second in the NFL with six rushing touchdowns entering the game.
• Jahmyr Gibbs (RB): 11 carries, 63 yards, 5.7 YPC; 3 receptions, 28 yards. Gibbs converted a crucial fourth-and-2 in the second quarter, keeping a scoring drive alive.
• Craig Reynolds (RB): 4 carries, 15 yards, 3.8 YPC. Reynolds contributed in mop-up duty late in the game.

Receiving

• Jameson Williams (WR): 3 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD (37 yards). Williams’ 37-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter extended Detroit’s lead to 34-6, showcasing his speed.
• Tim Patrick (WR): 3 receptions, 68 yards; 1 rush, 8 yards. Patrick’s 42-yard catch in the first quarter set up Montgomery’s first touchdown.
• Sam LaPorta (TE): 1 reception, 52 yards, 1 TD. LaPorta’s 52-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker in the second quarter was a highlight, exploiting Dallas’ secondary.
• Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR): 4 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD (4 yards); 1 rush, 4 yards. St. Brown’s touchdown in the fourth quarter capped a dominant day, and he pitched to Goff on the flea-flicker play.
• Kalif Raymond (WR): 4 receptions, 73 yards. Raymond’s reliable hands kept drives alive, averaging 18.3 yards per catch.

The Lions converted 3/7 third downs (42.9%) and 1/1 fourth downs, with 34:43 time of possession, keeping Dallas’ offense sidelined. They struck out only three times and left five runners on base, showcasing efficiency.

Detroit Lions: Defensive Standouts

Detroit’s defense was relentless, forcing five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles) and holding Dallas to 251 total yards (3.9 yards per play). They sacked Dak Prescott twice and limited the Cowboys to 2/7 third-down conversions (28.6%).

• Brian Branch (S): 6 tackles, 2 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 QB hit. Branch was the star, intercepting Prescott in the end zone in the first quarter and again in the fourth, becoming the second Lion with two picks and a forced fumble in a game. His fumble forced on Ryan Flournoy sealed Dallas’ fate.
• Kerby Joseph (S): 1 INT. Joseph picked off Cooper Rush in the fourth quarter, his fourth interception of the season.
• Aidan Hutchinson (DE): 1 sack, injured in third quarter. Hutchinson sacked Prescott for a six-yard loss but suffered a severe left tibia injury, requiring surgery. He accounted for 56.4% of Detroit’s pressures entering the game.
• Donovan Wilson (S): 1 sack. Wilson sacked Goff on third down in the third quarter, forcing a field goal.

The Lions’ defense held Dallas to 0/2 with runners in scoring position early, thwarting a first-quarter red-zone chance and setting the tone for the blowout.

Detroit Lions: Special Teams

• Jake Bates (K): 3/3 FG (40, 48, 33 yards), 5/5 XP. Bates’ three field goals, including a 40-yarder in the second quarter, marked his second game of 2024 with three made kicks.
• Kalif Raymond (PR/KR): No significant return yards. Raymond’s impact was primarily as a receiver.

Dallas Cowboys: Offensive Struggles

The Cowboys’ offense was abysmal, totaling 251 yards and turning the ball over five times. Dak Prescott’s two interceptions and a fumble by rookie Ryan Flournoy crippled their chances, and they went 0/2 on fourth-down attempts.

Passing

• Dak Prescott (QB): 17/33, 178 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT, 42.2 passer rating. Prescott’s second-worst career passer rating reflected his struggles, with interceptions by Branch in the first and fourth quarters. He was sacked twice, including by Hutchinson.
• Cooper Rush (QB): 0/3, 0 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT. Rush entered late and was intercepted by Joseph, further sinking Dallas.

Rushing

• Rico Dowdle (RB): 5 carries, 25 yards, 5.0 YPC. Dowdle was a bright spot, but limited carries reflected Dallas’ early deficit.
• Ezekiel Elliott (RB): 4 carries, 17 yards, 4.3 YPC. Elliott saw minimal action as the game got out of hand.
• Dak Prescott (QB): 2 carries, 3 yards, 1.5 YPC. Prescott’s mobility was negated by Detroit’s pressure.

Receiving

• CeeDee Lamb (WR): 7 receptions, 89 yards. Lamb led the team but couldn’t find the end zone, with five catches on nine targets. His chemistry with Prescott was off, continuing a trend of second-half struggles.
• Jalen Tolbert (WR): 4 receptions, 43 yards. Tolbert was a secondary target but couldn’t spark the offense.
• Ryan Flournoy (WR): 1 reception, 6 yards, 1 fumble. Flournoy’s first career catch was negated by a forced fumble by Branch, recovered by Detroit.
• KaVontae Turpin (WR): 1 reception, 8 yards. Turpin’s 79-yard kickoff return set up a field goal, but his offensive impact was minimal.

The Cowboys left six runners on base and struggled with third-and-long situations, exacerbated by a 34:43 time-of-possession deficit.

Dallas Cowboys: Defensive Struggles

Dallas’ defense, missing key players like Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Eric Kendricks, was gashed for 492 yards. They allowed 3/7 third-down conversions and failed to stop Detroit’s big plays.

• Donovan Wilson (S): 1 sack. Wilson’s third-down sack on Goff forced a field goal, a rare highlight.
• Damone Clark (LB): 1 pass breakup. Clark broke up a pass to Taylor Decker in the end zone but struggled in run defense, especially without Kendricks.

The Cowboys’ defense couldn’t fill gaps, allowing Montgomery’s 6.7 yards per carry and failing to generate consistent pressure after Hutchinson’s injury.

Dallas Cowboys: Special Teams

• Brandon Aubrey (K): 3/3 FG (34, 47, 50 yards), 0/0 XP. Aubrey was perfect, accounting for all nine Cowboys points, with his third game of 2024 featuring three made field goals.
• KaVontae Turpin (KR): 1 KR, 79 yards. Turpin’s 79-yard return before halftime set up a 47-yard field goal, but it wasn’t enough to shift momentum.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Turnaround: After Dallas opened with a 34-yard Aubrey field goal (3-0), Detroit responded with a 16-yard Montgomery touchdown, set up by a 42-yard catch by Tim Patrick. Brian Branch’s end-zone interception of Prescott thwarted a Cowboys red-zone chance, keeping the score at 7-3.
• Second Quarter Explosion: Detroit’s flea-flicker resulted in a 52-yard touchdown to LaPorta, making it 17-3. Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown and Bates’ 40-yard field goal pushed the lead to 27-6 at halftime, Dallas’ largest halftime deficit since 2014.
• Hutchinson’s Injury: Aidan Hutchinson’s third-quarter sack on Prescott resulted in a severe leg injury, a significant loss for Detroit despite their dominance.
• Third Quarter Blowout: Jameson Williams’ 37-yard touchdown catch made it 34-6, prompting “Let’s go Lions” chants from the crowd and boos for Dallas.
• Fourth Quarter Collapse: Branch’s second interception and forced fumble, plus Joseph’s interception of Rush, sealed Dallas’ fate. Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 4-yard touchdown made it 47-9.

Statistical Notes

• Yards Per Play: Detroit’s 7.5 yards per play dwarfed Dallas’ 3.9, reflecting the Lions’ dominance.
• Turnovers: Detroit’s five forced turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles) were their most in a game since 2021, while Dallas’ five giveaways were their most since 2022.
• Third-Down Efficiency: Detroit’s 3/7 (42.9%) edged Dallas’ 2/7 (28.6%), with the Lions excelling in manageable down-and-distance situations.
• Time of Possession: Detroit’s 34:43 to Dallas’ 25:17 kept the Cowboys’ offense off the field, a critical factor in the blowout.

Series Context

This was the only meeting between the Lions and Cowboys in the 2024 regular season, with Detroit improving to 4-1 and Dallas falling to 3-3. The Lions snapped a five-game losing streak in Dallas, their largest road win over the Cowboys (38 points). The teams have a 32-game history, with Dallas leading 19-13 overall (17-12 in regular season). A December 4, 2025, rematch is slated at Ford Field, but no player stats are available for that game.

Injury Notes

• Lions: Aidan Hutchinson (left tibia, surgery required), Carlton Davis III (concussion evaluation), and Kyle Peko (pectoral injury) left the game. Hutchinson’s injury, accounting for 56.4% of Detroit’s pressures, was a significant blow.
• Cowboys: Micah Parsons (ankle), DeMarcus Lawrence (IR), Eric Kendricks (calf/shoulder), Marshawn Kneeland, and Brandin Cooks were out or limited, crippling Dallas’ defense.

Conclusion

The Detroit Lions’ 47-9 rout of the Dallas Cowboys on October 13, 2024, was a masterclass in offensive efficiency and defensive opportunism. Jared Goff’s 315 yards and three touchdowns, David Montgomery’s two scores, and Brian Branch’s two interceptions and forced fumble dismantled a Cowboys team hampered by injuries and turnovers. Dak Prescott’s 42.2 passer rating and Dallas’ five turnovers marked a low point, with their 167 points allowed over four home games ranking third-worst in NFL history. The Lions’ 492 yards and 34:43 time of possession underscored their dominance, while the Cowboys faced a bye week with questions about their defense and offensive cohesion.

For the full box score, visit ESPN.com, Pro-Football-Reference.com, or NFL.com.