Brett Maher FG on final play lifts Cowboys over Lions 26-24
Brett Maher kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Dallas Cowboys to a 26-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
24
Dallas Cowboys
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| DAL | 3 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
AT&T Stadium · 90,155 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 19-9 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 24-26
Brett Maher 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:17 24-23
Golden Tate 38 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 5:49 17-23
Brett Maher 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:20 17-20
Kerryon Johnson 8 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 2:59 10-20
Geoff Swaim 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher Kick)
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Touchdown 1:39 10-13
Ezekiel Elliott 38 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher Kick)
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Field Goal 2:50 10-6
Matt Prater 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:01 7-6
Brett Maher 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:19 7-3
Golden Tate 45 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 4:30 0-3
Brett Maher 32 Yd Field Goal
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DAL
9 plays, 55 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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DET 2:17
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 24-26
Brett Maher 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:17 24-23
Golden Tate 38 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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DAL 5:49
16 plays, 85 yards, 8:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:49 17-23
Brett Maher 22 Yd Field Goal
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DET 14:20
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 17-20
Kerryon Johnson 8 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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DAL 2:59
8 plays, 64 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:59 10-20
Geoff Swaim 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher Kick)
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DET 7:02
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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DAL 9:15
9 plays, 27 yards, 5:45 · Punt
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DAL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · End of Half
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DET 0:04
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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DAL 1:39
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:39 10-13
Ezekiel Elliott 38 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher Kick)
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DET 2:50
13 plays, 60 yards, 8:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:50 10-6
Matt Prater 33 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 11:01
12 plays, 50 yards, 4:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:01 7-6
Brett Maher 43 Yd Field Goal
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DET 0:19
9 plays, 77 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 7-3
Golden Tate 45 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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DAL 4:30
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:30 0-3
Brett Maher 32 Yd Field Goal
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DET 6:39
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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DAL 10:57
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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DET 12:44
4 plays, 30 yards, 2:16 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
DET
DAL
18
1st Downs
26
14
Passing 1st downs
12
4
Rushing 1st downs
10
0
1st downs from penalties
4
6-11
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
53
Total Plays
65
382
Total Yards
414
7.2
Yards per Play
6.4
8
Total Drives
9
286
Passing
231
24/30
Comp/Att
17/27
8.7
Yards per pass
7.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-24
96
Rushing
183
20
Rushing Attempts
35
4.8
Yards per rush
5.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
8-58
Penalties
2-20
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:55
Possession
30:05
Highlights
Injuries
Dallas Cowboys
- Donovan Ezeiruaku Out
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- DaRon Bland Questionable
- Jonathan Mingo Out
- Juanyeh Thomas Doubtful
Detroit Lions
- Sione Vaki Questionable
- Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
- Cade Mays Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
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