Schedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) falls into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) bobbles the ball during interference from Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)