Fading Lions Host Cowboys For NFC Tilt

The Lions will look to keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they host the Cowboys this Sunday at Ford Field.  Detroit has dropped four straight to slip to 6-and-6 and are struggling to stay in the NFC playoff picture.  The Lions were crushed 42-10 by the Minnesota Vikings last week.  Jon Kitna passed for 260 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the loss.  Detroit will be playing without receiver Roy Williams, who is out indefinitely with a knee injury.  At 11-and-1, Dallas has the best record in the NFC and is the only team in conference to clinch a playoff berth.  The Cowboys posted a 37-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 13.  Tony Romo threw four touchdown passes as the ‘Boys won their sixth straight game.  Detroit beat Dallas 39-31 on New Year’s Eve last season.