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Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Thanksgiving Clash Against Cowboys
Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Thanksgiving Clash Against Cowboys

Originally posted on Kansas City Chiefs on SI
By Fernando Alfaro-Donis  |  Last updated Nov 27, 2025 8:31 PM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on the Dallas Cowboys for their Week 13 matchup. This game holds massive importance for both teams, as they're both trying to find their way into the playoffs. On Thanksgiving Day, Chiefs Kingdom will have a lot to be thankful for if their team can dominate America's team for all to see.

The Chiefs saved their season with a win over the Indianapolis Colts, but they cannot allow themselves to grow complacent against the Cowboys. This is a team with just as much momentum as them, and the Chiefs will have to get it going early if they don't want the Cowboys' offense to be a problem all game.

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts

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The Chiefs deferred the ball on the opening kickoff, which means they trust their defense to set the tempo early against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense. They did more than just set the tone; they picked Prescott off and gave their offense excellent field position.

This turnover quickly led to the Chiefs scoring their first touchdown of the game. The game's just started, and it already looks like the Chiefs are putting this game away. They're playing excellently on both sides of the ball. Patrick Mahomes was a perfect 2/2 in their opening drive, but it was Rashee Rice's speed that catapulted them into the endzone.

It was only a matter of time before the Cowboys' explosive offense got rolling, as they mixed in runs and passes to score their first touchdown of the game. CeeDee Lamb is killing the Chiefs' secondary at the moment. They need to find a way to discourage Prescott from getting him the ball.

On the ensuing drive, the Cowboys' defense had the Chiefs pinned with a third and long, but Mahomes pulled off some of his magic and used his legs to convert for the first down. The Chiefs know the stakes of this game, and they're playing desperate football.

Andy Reid showcased his faith in Mahomes by letting them go for the touchdown on 4th down, and who else but Travis Kelce comes up big in the clutch? A ballsy decision from the Chiefs, and it pays off with a lead heading into the second quarter.

Not to be outshone, the Cowboys converted a 4th down of their own to keep their drive going in hopes of responding with points. They were able to cut the lead down by a field goal, as the Chiefs have reduced George Pickens to a non-factor in their passing game.

Malik Davis is taking the majority of snaps for the Cowboys' rushing attack, and he's having a breakout performance in front of the Nation. He ripped off a 43-yard touchdown run to give the Cowboys a lead with a little more than two minutes left in the first quarter.

The Chiefs' final drive of the half was marred by penalties, and they couldn't even get into field goal range down 3 points. They'll start the second half with the ball, and thankful that their defense was able to get that interception on Prescott, because their offense is in sync right now.

To open up the second half, the Chiefs' offense was blessed with amazing field position due to an impressive return from Brashard Smith. Unfortunately, their offense couldn't capitalize, and to make matters worse, Mahomes was slow getting off the field after taking a hit on a third-down pass attempt.

This has been Trent McDuffie's worst game of the season. He was getting cooked by Lamb earlier in the game, and a critical penalty got the Cowboys closer to the end zone. Thankfully for them, the Cowboys missed their opportunity to pile it on the Chiefs, and they only got a field goal out of it.

The Chiefs can smell blood in the water, as their next drive has been filled with big plays and bunches of yards. Reid converts another 4th down for a touchdown, and the Chiefs start the 4th quarter with the lead. Despite all of the mistakes they've committed in this game, they feel inevitable at the moment.

A big completion to Pickens drove the Cowboys' offense down the field, and Prescott made a nice play to flip the ball to Javonte Williams to take back the lead. He took a big hit while converting the 2-point try, and he's genuinely been keeping pace with Mahomes in their duel.

Rice has had a monster game, but unfortunately, he couldn't catch a must-have ball. The Chiefs are floundering, and punting the ball back to a Cowboys offense that's red hot is never a good thing, especially at this point in the game.

The Cowboys started off their next possession with a 50-yard bomb to Pickens, and that set the tone for how their drive would go. The Chiefs were able to hold on to some hope after forcing them to kick a field goal, but the Chiefs' defense dropped two opportunities for a critical turnover.

Mahomes' magic is real in Dallas, as he completed a pass that only he could do. Falling down and yet, throwing a perfect pass to Xavier Worthy for 42 yards. Not only did he pick up another crucial first down with his legs, but he laid a ball perfectly over their defense for the touchdown to cut into their lead late in the 4th quarter. Absolute cinema.

McDuffie's penalties are killing the Chiefs this game. He has been getting cooked by the Cowboys receivers, and it's putting the game in jeopardy for the Chiefs.

Pickens has effectively iced the game with a clutch first-down conversion. It's looking really bleak for the Chiefs' playoff chances. The Cowboys have assumed the victory position, and the Chiefs have lost their sixth game of the season.


This article first appeared on Kansas City Chiefs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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