The Thursday Night Football clash between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys had seismic implications on the NFC playoff picture. However, it was clear which side wanted to win more very early in this contest.
Detroit played with a palpable sense of energy from the jump, while the Cowboys didn't meet the intensity of their opponent. If you ask retired NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Lions' unmatched energy had everything to do with their "inspirational leader," Amon-Ra St. Brown.
St. Brown suffered a low-ankle sprain in Detroit's previous game and managed to suit up for their 44-30 victory over the Cowboys.