The Dallas Cowboys delivered a statement victory on their traditional Thanksgiving stage, overcoming the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 in a thrilling shootout. The win deals a severe blow to the Chiefs’ playoff hopes and extends the Cowboys’ own winning streak.
Despite a stellar performance from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who returned to his native Texas and threw four touchdown passes, the Chiefs couldn’t hold off a resilient Cowboys team. After the Chiefs took a narrow 21-20 lead in the fourth quarter, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott responded with two crucial scoring drives to secure the win.
The victory marks a stunning turnaround for the Cowboys, who have now claimed back-to-back wins over both of last season’s Super Bowl participants (the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles) in just five days. This third consecutive win improves their record to 6-5-1, keeping their playoff aspirations alive.
For the Chiefs, the loss is a major setback. With a 6-6 record, they are in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014, a stunning prospect for a team that has dominated the AFC for half a decade. They now trail both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the competitive AFC West.
By James Kisoo
