COWBOYS 26, LIONS 24

Brett Maher kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Dallas over Detroit. Maher’s fourth field goal was set up by Dak Prescott’s 34-yard completion to running back Ezekiel Elliott on a deep throw after Matthew Stafford had put the Lions in front with a 38-yard touchdown to Golden Tate, their second TD connection of the day. Elliott had 240 all-purpose yards, with 152 yards rushing and 88 receiving. The best offensive day of the season for a previously struggling Dallas offence spoiled Stafford’s homecoming again, with his third straight loss at the home of the Cowboys (2-2). The former Dallasarea high school star threw for 307 yards. The Lions dropped to 1-3.