The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dak Prescott delivered an outstanding performance, connecting with receivers like CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens for key plays in a comeback victory. The win marks Dallas's third straight triumph and boosts their playoff hopes, while Kansas City faces increased pressure to secure a postseason spot.
The NFL's Thanksgiving matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs lived up to its billing as a high-stakes clash. Played on November 27, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the game kicked off at 4:30 p.m. ET and was broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. Coming into the contest, the Cowboys held a 5-5-1 record after a 24-21 comeback win over Philadelphia, while the Chiefs were 6-5 following a 23-20 victory against Indianapolis. Kansas City entered as 3.5-point favorites with an over/under of 53.5 points.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott shone brightly, praised for his clutch throws. 'Dak Prescott got the ball to George Pickens and he came through,' said former NFL cornerback Jason Bell on Sky Sports. Prescott's connections with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens proved unstoppable, including a 51-yard bomb to Lamb that put Dallas in Chiefs territory late. Pickens drew three defensive pass interference calls on Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson, including a crucial one before the two-minute warning.
Patrick Mahomes fought back for Kansas City, highlighted by a scrambling first down and a deep heave to Xavier Worthy while falling. Hollywood Brown made a spectacular touchdown catch in the end zone, dragging his toe inbounds. However, penalties plagued the Chiefs, totaling over 100 yards, and a drop by Rashee Rice stalled a drive. Dallas extended a 10-point lead with a field goal by Brandon Aubrey and recovered a fumble by George Pickens near the end zone via KaVontae Turpin.
Injuries impacted both sides: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco returned from a knee issue, but OL Esa Pole and others were inactive. Cowboys OL Tyler Guyton sat out with an ankle injury. The final score of 31-28 gives Dallas momentum in their playoff push, while the loss leaves Kansas City in danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2014.
'That was not easy. It required the perfect throw and the perfect catch,' noted former Cowboys QB Tony Romo on CBS of a key play. This victory improves Dallas to 6-5-1, closing the gap in the NFC wild-card race.
