Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 4 · Cowboys Stadium
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The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–30 on the road at Cowboys Stadium in Week 4 of the 2011 regular season on October 2, 2011. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Lions to 4–0 and dropped the Cowboys to 2–2. It was the Lions’ fourth straight win. The Lions finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Cowboys finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 35–19 on November 21, 2010. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 31–30 on October 27, 2013.
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 Cowboys lead the series 5–4 after meeting No. 9 since 2001 Full series history
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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.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
