Recent history among 3 things Cowboys should love about facing Lions

The Dallas Cowboys are hosting the Detroit Lions in Week 6, and despite how good their opponent has looked this season, there are reasons to love the Cowboys in this game. It was a doozy of a contest the last time these two teams played, and it ended in controversy. That game had playoff implications, but this week’s matchup doesn’t have nearly as much at stake. The Lions will be coming off their bye and are one of the better teams in the NFC at 3-1. The Cowboys are 3-2, trying to build some momentum after winning two games in a row without playing their best football.

There’s a new vibe in Detroit under Dan Campbell; this isn’t the same old losing franchise. However, there are three things to love about the Cowboys hosting the Lions in Week 6.