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Patrick Mahomes Shares Stance on Playing In Thanksgiving Game

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Nov 26, 2025 11:21 AM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs will be under the spotlight this Thursday when they take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Just a few days ago, the Chiefs picked up an overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. Patrick Mahomes wasn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but he made enough big throws in the final minutes of regulation and overtime in order to get the job done.

Now, Mahomes will be tasked with taking on the Cowboys. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, he was asked about spending Thanksgiving on the football field. Some players might not be fond of it, but he made it clear that he doesn't mind it one bit.

"You grow up watching Thanksgiving games no matter who you're a fan of," Mahomes said, via ProFootballTalk. "If it’s the Lions, Cowboys, or whoever is playing at night, you grow up watching those games. I think that kid in me wants to be able to go out there and play on Thanksgiving and find a way to win."

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Homecoming for Mahomes.

Before he became a legendary quarterback, Mahomes was working his way up the ladder at Whitehouse High School in Texas. He then continued his career at Texas Tech.

Since this Thursday's game will be played in Dallas, the three-time Super Bowl champion will have the chance to showcase his skills in front of friends and family members.

"Just getting to play back at home, and obviously have a lot of people in attendance that may not get to come up to Kansas City all the time and watch games," Mahomes said. "It will be a really cool experience to play there [at AT&T Stadium], especially on Thanksgiving, and I’ll have a lot of family and friends in the stands."

If the Chiefs want to take down the Cowboys this Thursday, they need Mahomes to turn in an MVP-caliber performance. It's worth noting though he has just one touchdown pass in the last three games.

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