Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 8 · Texas Stadium
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The Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 at home at Texas Stadium in Week 8 of the 2004 regular season on October 31, 2004.
The result moved the Cowboys to 3–4 and dropped the Lions to 4–3. The Lions finished 2004 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2004 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 38–7 on October 19, 2003. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 20–7 on November 20, 2005.
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 2–2 after meeting No. 4 since 2001 Full series history
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