The Detroit Lions have put themselves in a tough position in the NFC playoff race after a 2-3 November, which means December is going to need to be a strong rebound month for the franchise.
This week, the Lions get things started against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. It's safe to say the contest could serve as an elimination game for both teams, considering the state of battle in the conference. With that in mind, it's a very important tilt.
Already, the battle lines are being drawn before the game. Though the Cowboys have a 6-5-1 record, a win could get them firmly back in the playoff race, and allow them to leapfrog a team ahead of them like Detroit.