The NFL announced a unique piece of history for the Detroit Lions after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

DETROIT — No one would argue that the Cowboys’ defense today isn’t substantially better than the unit that took the field at Denver in November. That didn’t keep the Cowboys from surrendering 44 points once again, allowing the Detroit Lions to take charge early in a 44-30 win for the home team that can only be considered costly for Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb sustained a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Lamb leaped for a pass in the third quarter and he landed hard on the turf.

NFL Week 14 kicks off when the Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

The Dallas Cowboys won the toss and deferred, giving the ball first to Detroit. The Lions offense got off to an explosive start thanks to Jahmyr Gibbs, who turned a lateral and a catch into gains of 19 and 26 yards.

DETROIT — Amon-Ra St. Brown was active for the Detroit Lions against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night. The two-time All-Pro receiver left last week's loss to Green Bay with an ankle injury and had been listed as questionable on the injury report.

A 44-30 loss at Detroit’s Ford Field is the Cowboys’ first loss since a home game to Arizona that feels like a lifetime ago. This one may have taken the life out of the Cowboys’ playoff hopes, but some of that remains up to the enigmatic Eagles.

Brandon Aubrey has had some impressive games in his career, but he might have outdone himself on Thursday night in Detroit. The Dallas Cowboys kicker broke two NFL records against the Lions and he did it all before the game even got to the fourth quarter.