The Dallas Cowboys are all set to make their much-awaited in the NFL Playoffs after five years of wait. But standing on their way are the roughhousing Lions from Detroit, making Sunday's clash at AT&T Stadium surely a must-watch (Live Stream on NFL Red Zone & Sports Stream / Box Score Stats, Play-by-Play & Highlights).
For the first time since 2009, Dallas advanced to the postseason behind a rejuvenated quarterback Tony Romo and the excellent plays of wide receiver Dez Bryant and running back DeMarco Murray.
The Cowboys, who finished the regular-season with a 12-4 record, capitalized on a much improved pocket protection and running game led by Murray, who set a new franchise-record in rushing yards (1,845 yards).
"The fact that we've gotten stronger and better on the offensive line has certainly helped," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told ESPN. "The fact that we're running the ball well and more certainly has helped him but Tony has played awfully well. He's the guy who orchestrates and leads everything we do on offense."
However, Dallas is expected to be pushed to the limit known for their defensive ruggedness and outstanding passing game.
The Lions will head into the field in full force with Detroit center Dominic Raiola returning from a one-game suspension for stepping on a Chicago Bears players on Week 16 and Ndamukong Suh winning his appeal to play following a controversial stomp on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Suh, who was once again named into the AP All-Pro First Team, is the main reason why the Lions' defense against the rushing game has been so dominant this season, allowing opponents to rush 69.3 rushing yards per game with 133 tackles for a loss to top the NFL in both departments.
If you look at the numbers, they'll tell you that they run the ball obviously as well as anybody in the league and you look at it statistically for us, we're right up there at the top in the rankings in terms of stopping the run," Detroit coach Jim Caldwell said. "So all in all, I think it's going to be a real good battle."
In the end, only one team will advance to the NFC Divisional Playoffs, where the Seattle Seahwaks are waiting at CenturyLink Field next week.
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