The Detroit Lions are set to be at full strength this Sunday as All-Pro center Frank Ragnow returns to the lineup against the Dallas Cowboys. Ragnow, who sustained a pectoral injury in Week 3 against the Cardinals, missed only one game, thanks to a well-timed Week 5 bye. Now, with the team’s key offensive lineman back, the Lions look to capitalize on Dallas’ defensive vulnerabilities.
Ragnow’s impact is crucial for Detroit’s power run game, and his presence will help exploit a Cowboys defense that has struggled against downhill rushes. Missing DeMarcus Lawrence, Micah Parsons, and Eric Kendricks, the Cowboys defense is thin in the middle and at linebacker—a soft spot Detroit’s physical run game is built to target. With Ragnow anchoring the line, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are primed to challenge Dallas with a mix of zone and duo rushing plays.
After a strong 3-2 start, the Cowboys are facing a formidable test in the Lions, who lead the league alongside the Ravens in hard-nosed, downhill rushing attacks. If Detroit succeeds in establishing the run, it could be a long day for Dallas as the Lions aim to exploit the Cowboys’ defensive weaknesses in what promises to be an intense NFC showdown.
