By the end of December, the Cowboys hadn't lost a home contest all season at 7-0, while Detroit was coming off an emotional win at Minnesota where it clinched the NFC North title for the first time in ...

That means not just beating the Cowboys, but the Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears. It’s daunting. Even if a couple teams slip and only win 11, and the Lions win 11, tiebreakers could get in the way ...