Flipped Script: Cowboys missed two 1st rounders, 5 Pro Bowls while injured Lions played

Key Highlights

• The lone major cog that seemed destined to miss the contest was left tackle Tyler Guyton. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMeanwhile, Detroit was looking like they were facing going into battle with a skeleton crew.
• WR Amon-Ra St.
• Brown was looking like a smokescreen game-time decision, while safety Brian Branch and the several offensive linemen were in danger as well.
• The de facto elimination game seemed slanted towards the Cowboys' favor through Tuesday. The shift began on Wednesday and by an hour before kickoff, things had totally flip-flopped.
• The Lions were teaming with good injury news while the Cowboys were missing pieces that ended up proving pivotal to the way they lost. On Wednesday it became clear that the 2024 first-round pick wasn't going to be ready, but that wasn't much of a shock.