The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, cementing themselves as the top challenger for the final seed in the NFC playoffs.
Dallas entered the game riding a three-game winning streak to climb back into the playoff hunt. But the loss drops the Cowboys to 6-6 and into the 10th seed, two and a half games behind the San Francisco 49ers for the final NFC playoff spot.
Detroit improved to 8-5, putting the Lions firmly back into the race just one game behind San Francisco.
Two calls in particular were widely scrutinized: when Prescott was seemingly tackled in his own end zone in the first quarter, but referees did not call a safety, and in the fourth quarter when offensive pass interference was called on Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson during a crucial red-zone third down — even as many argued Lions defender Alex Anzalone committed the infraction.
Detroit’s running backs led the way in the red zone, as Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and David Montgomery added another. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 309 yards.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 376 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. His first interception ended Dallas’ opening possession of the second half and set up a Lions touchdown to extend the lead to 27-9. His second interception ended the Cowboys’ final drive as they attempted to rally late.
Prescott has now thrown eight interceptions this season. He was considered an MVP contender earlier in the year, but no player has ever won the award without reaching the postseason.
Dallas now has just an estimated 8% chance of making the playoffs.
If the Cowboys fall short, it will mark their 30th consecutive season without a Super Bowl title.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-quebec-flag-waving-right-a-person-holding-a-stack-of-canadian-money.jpg?id=51828807&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C50%2C0%2C50"/><br/><br/><p>With rent prices soaring and grocery bills climbing, it's normal to wonder how your <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-wages-how-much-average-earn-per-week-2024">Quebec paycheck</a> stacks up against the rest of the country. </p><p>Well, new data from <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/statistics-canada">Statistics Canada</a> just dropped, and it tells us exactly where Quebecers stand when it comes to average weekly earnings. Spoiler: it's not the best, but not the worst either.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250130/dq250130b-eng.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Statistics Canada's latest report</a>, released on January 30, the average weekly earnings in Canada went up by 5% in November 2024 compared to the previous year. However, in Quebec, the increase was only 3.8%, meaning workers here are not keeping pace with the national average.</p><p>So, how much do Quebecers actually make?</p><p>As of November 2024, the average weekly earnings in Quebec were $1,229.18, which works out to about $63,917 per year before taxes. That's less than the national average of $1,285.91 per week (about $66,867 annually). </p><p>Meanwhile, our Ontarian neighbours are pulling ahead with $1,329.43 per week, and Alberta isn't far behind at $1,344.47 per week.</p><p>But if you want to see big bucks, head to the Northwest Territories, where workers bring in an average of $1,988.54 per week, or over $103,000 annually. For context, they have a population of less than 45,000 people.</p><p>Here's a full breakdown by province:</p><ul><li>Prince Edward Island – $1,093.98/week ($56,886 per year)</li><li>Nova Scotia – $1,151.32/week ($59,869 per year)</li><li>Manitoba – $1,151.58/week ($59,882 per year)</li><li>New Brunswick – $1,162.33/week ($60,441 per year)</li><li>Quebec – $1,229.18/week ($63,917 per year)</li><li>Saskatchewan – $1,232.50/week ($64,090 per year)</li><li>Newfoundland and Labrador – $1,273.60/week ($66,227 per year)</li><li>British Columbia – $1,290.38/week ($67,100 per year)</li><li>Ontario – $1,329.43/week ($69,930 per year)</li><li>Alberta – $1,344.47/week ($69,912 per year)</li><li>Yukon – $1,471.77/week ($76,532 per year)</li><li>Nunavut – $1,763.69/week ($91,711 per year)</li><li>Northwest Territories – $1,988.54/week ($103,404 per year)</li></ul><p>With all that said, salaries don't paint the entire picture and are just one part of the equation. The cost of living plays a huge role, too.</p><p>According to a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-canadas-cheapest-provinces-2025" target="_self">January report from movingwaldo.com</a>, Quebec ranks sixth on the list of most affordable provinces, with an average monthly cost of living at $2,665.56. One-bedroom apartments cost around $1,776 monthly, and homes average $525,732.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
