The Dallas Cowboys delivered a stunning Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, winning 31-28 in a high-octane matchup that showcased two of the NFL's elite quarterbacks trading blows at AT&T Stadium on Thursday. In a game that came down to the final moments, Dak Prescott proved ice-cold under pressure while Patrick Mahomes orchestrated a furious fourth-quarter comeback that ultimately fell just short.
A Quarterback Duel for the Ages
Prescott finished with an impressive 27 of 39 completions for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and an opening-drive interception, leading the Cowboys to improve to 6-5-1. His composure in the final drive proved decisive as Dallas methodically moved down the field to secure victory formation and seal the win.
Mahomes, despite his trademark fourth-quarter heroics, couldn't quite complete the comeback. The two-time MVP completed 23 of 34 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns while being sacked three times, dropping the Chiefs to 6-6 and further complicating their playoff aspirations.
Lamb and Pickens Lead Explosive Passing Attack
The Cowboys' receiving corps was absolutely dominant throughout the contest.
CeeDee Lamb tormented Chiefs cornerback
Trent McDuffie all afternoon, hauling in seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown, including a devastating double-move that left McDuffie in the dust on an early scoring drive.
George Pickens complemented Lamb's performance with 88 yards receiving, including a crucial 13-yard catch that sealed the game in the final moments.
Mahomes' Magic Runs Out of Time
Trailing 31-21 with just four minutes remaining, Mahomes conjured one of his signature moments of brilliance. While stumbling out of a collapsing pocket, he somehow kept his feet, leaped over a diving tackle attempt, and unleashed a stunning 42-yard off-platform, off-balance strike to
Xavier Worthy. He followed that up with a 10-yard touchdown pass to
Hollywood Brown to pull within three points with 3:27 remaining.
However, the Cowboys' defense held firm, and Prescott steered Dallas to victory formation to end the thriller.
Injury Concerns Mount for Kansas City
The Chiefs' injury woes deepened during the contest, as both rookie starting left tackle
Josh Simmons and right tackle
Jawaan Taylor suffered injuries during the game. These losses could significantly impact Kansas City's offensive line protection moving forward.
What's Next
The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium in Week 14 to host the
Houston Texans, while the Cowboys travel to face the
Detroit Lions on the road. For Kansas City, the loss represents another setback in their quest to secure a playoff spot, while Dallas keeps their postseason hopes alive with the crucial victory.
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3. Cowboys 31-28 Chiefs (Nov 27, 2025) Game Recap
4. Game Recap: Cowboys gobble up Chiefs, 31-28
