Lions squander pickoff advantage, 3 INTs result in one TD.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Byline: Nicholas J. Cotsonika

IRVING, Texas _ It just didn't add up.

"Very rarely do you see a team go get three turnovers to none and then lose," Lions quarterback Joey Harrington said.

But that's basically what the Lions did Sunday.

The Lions made three interceptions _ and returned one for a touchdown. The Cowboys made one interception _ and it came at the end of the game.

Winning the turnover battle is a traditional key to victory, and the Lions won this one, 3-1. But they lost the game, 31-21.

Interception No. 1: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde tried to hit wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, and cornerback Dre' Bly ...