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Lions Crush Cowboys 47-9 in Worst Home Defeat on Jerry Jones' 82nd Birthday

Oct 14, 2024, 12:36 AM

The Detroit Lions delivered a crushing defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, winning 47-9 on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' 82nd birthday. This loss marks the worst home defeat for the Cowboys in Jones' 35 years of ownership since he purchased the team in 1989. The game, held at AT&T Stadium, saw the Cowboys being dominated in every phase, failing to score a touchdown while allowing the most points in such a game. At halftime, the Lions led 27-6. Jerry Jones expressed his disappointment, calling the loss a 'stunner' and 'shocker,' and stated that the team is 'in the crapper' at the moment. He also mentioned that Detroit had 'fun at our expense.' Despite the humiliating loss, Jones confirmed that head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe for now.