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NFL: Dallas 20, Detroit 7

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Marion Barber ran for two touchdowns Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions, 20-7.

Barber rushed for 53 yards on 15 attempts while Julius Jones ran for a team-high 92 yards on 21 attempts. Drew Bledsoe was 12-of-23 passing for 110 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions, and Keyshawn Johnson made five catches for 37 yards for the Cowboys (7-3), who have won three in a row to remain tied with the New York Giants for first place in the NFC East.

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The Giants beat Philadelphia, 27-17.

Joey Harrington was 17-of-25 for 169 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions, and Kevin Jones -- who gained only 29 yards on 12 attempts -- added a touchdown for the Lions (4-6), who have lost three of their last four games.

Detroit was held to only 56 total yards on the ground.

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