Cowboys & Lions
62 verified players appeared in a regular-season or postseason game for both franchises.
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Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions62 verified players
Players with both teams
62 playersQuarterbacks
4 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Henson | QB | #7 | QB | #12 | ||||||||||||||
| Jon Kitna | QB | #3 | QB | #8 | ||||||||||||||
| Matt Cassel | QB | #16 | QB | #8 | ||||||||||||||
| Rodney Peete | QB | — | QB | — | ||||||||||||||
Running backs
7 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Marsh | RB | — | RB | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Aveion Cason | RB | #23 | RB | #36 | ||||||||||||||||
| Curvin Richards | RB | — | RB | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Darian Barnes | FB | #36 | FB | #30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Don McIlhenny | RB | — | RB | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Paul Palmer | RB | — | RB | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Shaun Chapas | RB | #45 | RB | #45 | ||||||||||||||||
Wide receivers
5 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Doran | WR | — | WR | — | ||||||||||||||
| Kevin Ogletree | WR | #85 | WR | #11 | ||||||||||||||
| Micheal Spurlock | WR | #15 | WR | #15 | ||||||||||||||
| Reggie Swinton | WR | #80 | WR | #88 | ||||||||||||||
| Roy Williams | WR | #11 | WR | #11 | ||||||||||||||
Tight ends
2 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Campbell | TE | #86 | TE | #89 | ||||||||||||
| Derek Tennell | TE | — | TE | — | ||||||||||||
Offensive line
7 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gibson | OT | #63 | OT | — | ||||||
| Bob Grottkau | G | — | G | — | ||||||
| Burton Lawless | G | — | G | — | ||||||
| Emmett Cleary | OT | #63 | OT | #77 | ||||||
| John Gonzaga | OT | — | OT | — | ||||||
| Kyle Kosier | G | #63 | G | #69 | ||||||
| Stephen Peterman | G | #72 | G | #66 | ||||||
Defensive line
10 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzo Spellman | DE | — | DE | — | ||||||||||||||
| Caraun Reid | DT | #51 | DT | #55 | ||||||||||||||
| Christian Ringo | DE | #68 | DE | #55 | ||||||||||||||
| Everson Griffen | DE | #97 | DE | #98 | ||||||||||||||
| Gene Cronin | DE | — | DE | — | ||||||||||||||
| Jimmy Saddler-McQueen | DT | #66 | DT | #63 | ||||||||||||||
| Kerry Hyder | DT | #51 | DT | #61 | ||||||||||||||
| Kevin Brooks | DT | — | DT | — | ||||||||||||||
| Landon Cohen | DT | #92 | DT | #98 | ||||||||||||||
| Quinton Bohanna | DT | #98 | DT | #90 | ||||||||||||||
Linebackers
9 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo King | LB | — | LB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Bob Long | LB | — | LB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Bobby Carpenter | LB | #54 | LB | #59 | ||||||||||||||
| Broderick Thomas | LB | — | LB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Ernie Sims | LB | #59 | LB | #50 | ||||||||||||||
| Garry Cobb | LB | — | LB | — | ||||||||||||||
| James Houston | LB | #41 | LB | #41 | ||||||||||||||
| Justin Durant | LB | #52 | LB | #52 | ||||||||||||||
| Tyrus Wheat | LB | #59 | LB | #99 | ||||||||||||||
Defensive backs
14 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwasi Owusu-Ansah | CB | #11 | CB | #47 | ||||||||||||||
| Amani Oruwariye | CB | #27 | CB | #24 | ||||||||||||||
| Anthony Henry | CB | #42 | CB | #32 | ||||||||||||||
| Brock Marion | CB | — | CB | #31 | ||||||||||||||
| Bryant Westbrook | CB | #30 | CB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Corey Ballentine | CB | #36 | CB | #36 | ||||||||||||||
| Daryl Worley | CB | #28 | CB | #33 | ||||||||||||||
| Eric Frampton | CB | #27 | CB | #39 | ||||||||||||||
| Jayron Kearse | S | #1 | S | #42 | ||||||||||||||
| Marvin White | CB | #27 | CB | #25 | ||||||||||||||
| Robert Bailey | CB | — | CB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Rod Hill | CB | — | CB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Ryan McNeil | CB | — | CB | — | ||||||||||||||
| Saivion Smith | CB | #32 | CB | #29 | ||||||||||||||
Kickers
1 player| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Murray | K | — | K | — | ||||||||||
Punters
2 players| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jett | P | — | P | #19 | ||||||||||
| Mitch Hoopes | P | — | P | — | ||||||||||
Long snappers
1 player| Cowboys | Lions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McQuaide | LS | #44 | LS | #43 | ||||||
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AFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 New England Patriots | 2–2 | .500 | -12 |
 New York Jets | 1–3 | .250 | -8 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0–4 | .000 | -55 |
AFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3–1 | .750 | -14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 2–2 | .500 | -10 |
AFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3–1 | .750 | +51 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2–2 | .500 | -2 |
 Houston Texans | 0–4 | .000 | -25 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0–4 | .000 | -28 |
AFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4–0 | 1.000 | +41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3–1 | .750 | +31 |
 Denver Broncos | 2–2 | .500 | -20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0–4 | .000 | -39 |
NFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3–1 | .750 | +3 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2–2 | .500 | +10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2–2 | .500 | -18 |
 Washington Commanders | 1–3 | .250 | -34 |
NFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 4–0 | 1.000 | +35 |
 Chicago Bears | 3–1 | .750 | +47 |
| Detroit Lions | 2–2 | .500 | -8 |
 Green Bay Packers | 2–2 | .500 | -32 |
NFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 2–2 | .500 | +4 |
 New Orleans Saints | 1–3 | .250 | -23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0–4 | .000 | -20 |
NFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 4–0 | 1.000 | +58 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3–1 | .750 | +32 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 2–2 | .500 | +2 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 1–3 | .250 | -30 |
