Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 17 · Texas Stadium
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The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 39–31 on the road at Texas Stadium in Week 17 of the 2006 regular season on December 31, 2006. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The 70 combined points were the most in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Lions to 3–13 and dropped the Cowboys to 9–7. The Lions finished 2006 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2006 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Lions’ 39 points were their most in any game of 2006.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 20–7 on November 20, 2005. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 28–27 on December 9, 2007.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 3–3 after meeting No. 6 since 2001 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
