Story byJeremy ReismanThu, December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM UTC·2 min readBoth the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are currently on the outside of the NFC playoff picture looking in, but a “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the two could make all of the difference for one of the two teams. The Cowboys are riding a strong three-game winning streak, while the Lions have lost two of their last three. Can the Lions turn their season around before it’s too late, or will the Cowboys continue to make their improbable run to the postseason? Here’s how you can watch an extremely important Thursday Night Football matchup. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen is the Cowboys at Lions “Thursday Night Football” game?