The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East with a 12-4 mark and will host the Detroit Lions (11-5) on Sunday at 4:40 p.m. ET on FOX. The game will streamed online through FoxSportsGo, as well as Verizon NFL Mobile.
NFL playoffs live stream: How to watch Lions vs. Cowboys 2015 online
Dallas faces a depleted Detroit defense in its first playoff game since 2009, hosting the Lions at 4:40 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Dallas ended the regular season with a four-game winning streak that resulted in the franchise's first division title since 2009. The Cowboys are led by a terrific offensive line, featuring three first-round picks in Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin. Behind the front is running back DeMarco Murray, who led the NFL with 1,845 rushing yards on 4.8 yards per carry.
Tony Romo threw for 3,705 yards and 34 touchdowns against only nine interceptions this season. The former Eastern Illinois quarterback has plenty of weapons at his disposal, namely Dez Bryant. Bryant put together another All-Pro caliber season, catching 88 passes for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns. Tight end Jason Witten is also a solid contributor, hauling in 703 yards and five scores.
Detroit will be making its first playoff appearance since 2011 and will be coming off a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. The Lions would have clinched the NFC North with a win, thus guaranteeing a home playoff game. Instead, they will travel to Dallas as a Wild Card team.
Fortunately for the Lions, the defensive front will be fully present to match up against the Cowboys stellar offensive line. Ndamukong Suh was suspended by the NFL for Sunday’s game, but he won his appeal on Tuesday which means the Pro Bowler will help anchor Teryl Austin’s defense. Suh had 43 tackles and 8.5 sacks during the Lions’ regular season.
Offensively, it is all about Matthew Stafford and the passing attack. Stafford had a solid season, throwing for 4,257 yards and 22 touchdowns. Golden Tate and Calvin Johnson are the only true receiving threats on Detroit, combining for more than 2,400 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.
How to Watch
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
When: 4:40 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
Online streaming: Verizon NFL Mobile | FOXSportsGo
Odds
Dallas is favored by 6.5 points at home against Detroit, with an over/under of 48.5, per OddsShark.
Further Reading
For more on the Lions, check out Pride Of Detroit.
To keep up with the Cowboys, head over to Blogging The Boys.
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