No one beats Josh "Midafternoon" Allen in the 1 p.m. ET slot. Well, no one except for Joe Burrow, who has NEVER lost a December road game in his career (5-0). With their season on the line, the Bengals are going to be desperate and I can't pick against a quarterback who's gone a full year without losing.

On his Week 13 power rankings, Brady announced that the Cowboys have made the list for the first time this season. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star placed Dallas at No. 10, highlighting the team's wins against the Eagles and Chiefs as the reason for its rise.

The Dallas Cowboys arrive in Detroit riding a three-game win streak and a defense reborn since September. Dak Prescott’s control, CeeDee Lamb’s volume, and Quinnen Williams’ impact have turned Dallas into a complete December team.

The Chicago Bears were without four players in practice on Wednesday: linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II (shoulder), running back Kyle Monangai (ankle), wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (hip). Linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) was the only player limited.

Thursday night is shaping up to be a must-win game for both teams. Key injuries could play a major role. Is the Cowboys' best path a division crown?

That was the sentiment from anonymous NFL executives, who spoke with The Athletic's Jeff Howe about the season Prescott is having. One executive said he's always been a fan of Prescott, adding that he's "clicking" with coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Thursday night’s Cowboys vs Lions clash is essentially a playoff eliminator, with both teams battling to stay in the NFC postseason picture.