FRISCO – La’el Collins is the headliner in terms of his ability to help on the field. But for Dallas Cowboys fans? Martavis Bryant is in the Thursday conversation as well.

Here inside The Star, Dallas has just executed a series of roster moves. The official signing of Collins, the offensive lineman who once started here and should be at work today, is the big one. But …

In addition to Collins, Dallas also signed linebacker Damien Wilson in another reunion move. Also coming aboard are running back SaRodorick Thompson and wide receiver Racey McMath.

Heading out the exit? The Cowboys released wide receiver Martavis Bryant, wide receiver Tyron Billy-Johnson, offensive lineman Adam Pankey and defensive tackle Willington Previlon from the practice squad.

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‘We Should’ve Won!’ Hutchinson Confident in Rematch vs. Cowboys

Regardless of how one feels about the ending of Saturday’s game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, it’s understandable that Motor City’s stars are frustrated.

Dallas’ 20-19 win destined the Cowboys for the second seed in the NFC – all they have to do is beat the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Locking up the No. 2 seed, though, means it won’t go to the Lions.

Detroit will still host a playoff game, having won the NFC North, but it ensured that any potential rematch will be played in Jerry World. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws as Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes during the second half at AT&T Stadium.

That doesn’t scare Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. “I think this is only going to motivate us,” Hutchinson said. “Especially as we move into the playoffs and we advance and we play Dallas again at their place. I just feel like there’s so much confidence knowing that we should have won that game.”

There’s a reason Week 17’s action came down to the wire – these two teams are incredibly even-matched. Unfortunately, when that happens, the fingerprints of officials can get left on the game. Both teams finished the contest within 40 yards of each other.

The Lions won the time-of-possession battle by just over a minute, tied the Cowboys in turnovers, took one more penalty (yeah, that one), and had four more first downs. Of course, the game came down to just a single point.

“It’s like a destiny thing, though,” Hutchinson continued. “I feel like it’s written in the stars.” Hutchinson was great in the losing effort, finding five tackles, four for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble. He was a game-wrecker and a problem for the Cowboys offensive line. If Hutchinson’s correct, the two teams will meet again in the Divisional Round.

Of course, winning in the first round is a step that cannot be overlooked. Related: Jones ‘Made The Phone Call and Rigged’ The Game – Ex-Lions Star With a win on Sunday, Dallas will play host to (most likely) the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, or Seattle Seahawks.

The New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings both technically have a shot, but would need quite a bit of help. Detroit, meanwhile will either host the Rams – in a much more cosmically intertwined affair – or the rival Packers.

Until they (potentially) meet again, the onus is on Dallas to clinch the second seed it has seemingly been handed and take advantage of home-field advantage in the playoffs.